Whether you’re getting ready to retire or planning to add a partner, conducting a business valuation is always momentous. A careful, comprehensive business valuation can help you, a buyer, or another party make any of a wide range of important, informed decisions. Most business valuations proceed smoothly, and this is particularly true of those where […]
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No business can truly succeed without quality employees. No matter what industry you’re in, you need employees that are capable and caring. And of course, the opposite can happen as well. We’ve all heard horror stories of businesses broken by a handful of key employees who either don’t care or are actively working against your
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Many business owners want to know what their business is worth, but business buyers want to know what it’s worth after the original seller is out of the picture. You see, buyers determine value not by how well your business is run, but by how well it’s run without you. After all, once the sale
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Selling your business is one of the most important transactions you’ll ever make in your career. And buying a business is similarly complicated and potentially confusing. It’s no wonder then that you’ll hear time and time again that the best way to navigate the sale or purchase of business is by enlisting the assistance of
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Business owners around the country and the world are taking a hard look at the future plans of their businesses after COVID-19. As the pandemic seems to recede, many see the need to take stock of what they have, especially regarding ownership. We’ve seen three questions come up again and again. What is an essential
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Negotiating is one of the most difficult aspects of any business sale. If not done correctly, the buyer can end up either paying too much for the business, or the seller can receive less than they hoped for. Sales negotiations are delicate and challenging, but with expert help a win-win solution can usually be found.
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2020 started off as a promising time for selling your business. Capital was available from buyers and lenders, and the market was very favorable for sellers. Unfortunately, the landscape is dramatically different just a few months later due to the COVID-19 crisis. Some business sales are on hold, others are slowed down as everyone tries
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Business owners are contacting us to ask whether this is a good time to sell their business. Should they defer the decision until the coronavirus is under control and conditions have improved? It’s a good question. Here are some observations: It’s safe to sell your business. We are able to use video conferencing applications,
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The numbers of COVID-19 cases around the world continue to climb, and so does the economic impact. Some businesses have been severely impacted, even being forced to shut their doors. Others in essential services categories are performing well, but are also dealing with increased uncertainty. The federal government has even stepped in with stimulus packages
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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) experts report the most important step in marketing any business is properly valuing that business before taking any other steps. To determine a business’s value, several aspects of the business must be considered. Financial Statements Must Be in Order No prospective investor will consider purchasing a business without having an
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