Financing a business acquisition is one of the most important steps in the buying process, and it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many first-time buyers assume they need to pay cash for the entire purchase price, or that financing a business works the same way as getting a mortgage. Neither is true. This […]
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Buying a business is a time-consuming and uncertain process even under the best of circumstances, and the lack of continuity planning on a seller’s part will make the purchase even more difficult. Without a plan in place, a potential buyer may not know what to expect when things go wrong—and an owner may miss a
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Family-owned businesses are more common than most of us realize. According to recent estimates, family-run companies create up to 90% of global wealth, and 85% of the world’s startups receive familial funding. In the United States, over 5.5 million family companies contribute nearly 60% of the nation’s GDP and employ nearly two-thirds of its workforce.
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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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