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Jax Cooking Studio SOLD!

In this lively discussion, I chatted with Terri Davlantes, the now-former owner of Jax Cooking Studio. We talk about how the deal came together, overcoming deal adversity along the way and what life looks life for Terri now…view the video

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In this lively discussion, I chatted with Terri Davlantes, the now-former owner of Jax Cooking Studio. We talk about how the deal came together, overcoming deal adversity along the way and what life looks life for Terri now…view the video

Creative Accounting Will Hurt Your Company’s Sale

Every business owner has a system for keeping the books, which may reflect their personality or stem from how they learned to do it (or not do it) from others. You can tell a lot about a business from how frequently recorded, how well organized, and how detailed the records are. That’s why an experienced

Creative Accounting Will Hurt Your Company’s Sale Read More »

Every business owner has a system for keeping the books, which may reflect their personality or stem from how they learned to do it (or not do it) from others. You can tell a lot about a business from how frequently recorded, how well organized, and how detailed the records are. That’s why an experienced

What is Expected from the Owner After the Sale?

An experienced business broker will help an owner understand every step of the sale process – including what might be expected after closing. Of course, expectations vary based on the size and complexity of the business and on the buyer’s experience in the industry. Here are some requests a buyer might make from the seller.

What is Expected from the Owner After the Sale? Read More »

An experienced business broker will help an owner understand every step of the sale process – including what might be expected after closing. Of course, expectations vary based on the size and complexity of the business and on the buyer’s experience in the industry. Here are some requests a buyer might make from the seller.

How Long Will It Take For Me to Sell My Small Business?

As a business broker, I always deal with this question: How long will it take for my business to sell? Once owners decide to put their company on the market, they become eager to close the deal and move on to the next phase of their lives. Understandable. Ask any experienced broker, and they’ll give

How Long Will It Take For Me to Sell My Small Business? Read More »

As a business broker, I always deal with this question: How long will it take for my business to sell? Once owners decide to put their company on the market, they become eager to close the deal and move on to the next phase of their lives. Understandable. Ask any experienced broker, and they’ll give

Be Wary of Up-Front Broker Costs

The business model for a quality business broker is to get paid for results; we get paid when you sell your company. But some brokers charge sellers significant up-front costs or require a monthly retainer for listing the business for sale. Here’s why you shouldn’t consider doing business that way. First, you’re paying for the

Be Wary of Up-Front Broker Costs Read More »

The business model for a quality business broker is to get paid for results; we get paid when you sell your company. But some brokers charge sellers significant up-front costs or require a monthly retainer for listing the business for sale. Here’s why you shouldn’t consider doing business that way. First, you’re paying for the