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Why You Should Engage a Broker Even When You Already Have a Buyer

Every so often, a buyer and seller will find each other on their own. The seller is excited to find what they feel is the right buyer, and they also like the idea of not having to engage a broker (and pay the fee.) Here’s why that doesn’t always go well, and why I always. . .

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Every so often, a buyer and seller will find each other on their own. The seller is excited to find what they feel is the right buyer, and they also like the idea of not having to engage a broker (and pay the fee.) Here’s why that doesn’t always go well, and why I always

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Planning to Sell in 2025? Your Business Tax Return Matters More than You Think

Tax season is here, and it’s time for many owners to shift their thinking about how much they have to  – and choose to – pay. If you’re thinking of selling this year, your 2024 return will play a big role in the offers you get for your business.  Buyers and lenders generally base the

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Tax season is here, and it’s time for many owners to shift their thinking about how much they have to  – and choose to – pay. If you’re thinking of selling this year, your 2024 return will play a big role in the offers you get for your business.  Buyers and lenders generally base the

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As the Seller, You’re in Charge – No Matter What your Advisors Say

When you’re in the process of selling your business, your team of advisors plays an important role. Your broker will value the business, list it, and bring buyers to the table. They’ll also help you avoid costly pitfalls and keep the deal moving. Your accountant provides critical financial information during the diligence phase; they’ll also

As the Seller, You’re in Charge – No Matter What your Advisors Say Read More »

When you’re in the process of selling your business, your team of advisors plays an important role. Your broker will value the business, list it, and bring buyers to the table. They’ll also help you avoid costly pitfalls and keep the deal moving. Your accountant provides critical financial information during the diligence phase; they’ll also

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What Affects Your Business Value?

When you’re getting ready to sell your business, getting a broker’s opinion of value is one of the first and most important steps. An experienced broker will not only tell you what she thinks the business is worth in today’s market, but also help you understand why.  Here is the list of documents I request

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When you’re getting ready to sell your business, getting a broker’s opinion of value is one of the first and most important steps. An experienced broker will not only tell you what she thinks the business is worth in today’s market, but also help you understand why.  Here is the list of documents I request

Taking a Second Bite of the Apple

Selling a business doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing proposition. I’ve worked with a few owners of mid-sized companies where we facilitated an approach from  private equity firms that  offered a deal that included “a second bite of the apple.” Here’s what that means. Private equity firms represent investment partnerships that purchase companies, usually for

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Selling a business doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing proposition. I’ve worked with a few owners of mid-sized companies where we facilitated an approach from  private equity firms that  offered a deal that included “a second bite of the apple.” Here’s what that means. Private equity firms represent investment partnerships that purchase companies, usually for