According to a recent Forbes article, many business owners find themselves unable to sell their business when they want to. Their expectation may be that they should be able to sell any time they want, but the reality is far different. As it turns out, selling your business in Baltimore or anywhere else is […]
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The experience of buying or selling your business can be a dream or it can be a nightmare. In such a large transaction, it’s important that you know some things in advance. In fact, you need to know a lot in advance. The process of sharing information transparently between buyer and seller is known
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Most people know the importance of staging a home before showing it, or getting a car washed before it’s sold, but few business owners do anything to increase their companies’ marketability. Some refuse to put any more effort, money, or time into the business, and they just want to move on. However, the competitive
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For business sellers, maintaining confidentiality is a crucial part of the sale process. If creditors, competitors, customers, or employees find out that there’s an impending sale, it could adversely affect the business’ momentum and its value. Working with an experienced, qualified M&A advisor who knows how to navigate a sale while maintaining strict confidentiality
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Selling a business is a complex endeavor that usually requires the assistance of bankers, accountants, attorneys, and mergers and acquisition advisors. Whether the owner profits depends on the sale’s timing, the strength and structure of the business, and the reason for the sale. Reviewing these considerations can help a business seller develop a solid plan
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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
Selling a Business Starts with an Appropriate Valuation Read More »
All too often, business owners wait to form an exit strategy until they’re ready to sell. However, insufficient advanced planning can cause the owner to receive a diminished valuation at the time of the sale. Below are several best practices CGK recommends to those looking to cash out: Ensure That Crucial Employees are Fully
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Thinking about selling your company? While some sales may go off without a hitch, others flounder due to errors made by inexperienced brokers or owners who are not prepared to sell. In this blog, we’ll explore key pitfalls to avoid as you prepare your company for sale. Premature Celebration The sale isn’t over until
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While the late, great Vince Lombardi famously said “Quitters never win and winners never quit”, that’s not always true in the business world. Rather, a winner knows when it’s the right time to get out. Many business owners delay decisions and hang on too long, but this mistake is entirely avoidable. Below are several
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Business owners often put years of hard work and dedication into their companies, and they may not know what to do after they’re done building. If a sale is in the cards, the owner should know that preparation is a long-term effort. If you’re ready to sell, consider the tips below: Get Things in
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