With market caps higher than the gross domestic products of many countries, five of the highest-valued businesses of all time have been, at their peak, worth astronomical sums. From trading companies of the colonial era to some of the 21st century’s tech titans, we will reveal some of the highest-value businesses ever bought and sold. …
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Most small business owners don’t know what their businesses are worth. They may assume it’s not important unless they plan to sell soon, but that’s not true. Getting an accurate idea of a business’s value can also make it easier to secure financing or add shareholders, provide the business owner with financial insight, and inform …
With the pandemic, many business owners are wondering if it might be time to sell. For many, however, selling their business right now might not be a good idea since revenue is down significantly. Owners of an essential business, however, are more in luck. Now might be the perfect time to sell your business, provided, …
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No matter the economic environment, it’s important for business owners to monitor their companies’ value up to three years before selling their business. Though most assume that business valuation is focused only on earnings, revenues, and discount rates, it’s far more qualitative than it seems. While a valuation is a prediction of a company’s future …
Increasing the Valuation of Your Business Without Creating More Earnings Read More »
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 …
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. …
Business Sales Negotiations: Counter Offers & Compromises Read More »
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 …
