A dedicated business broker can dramatically improve closing rates on businesses for sale. But why? Here are five reasons business brokers can make a huge difference. #1 – They Know Buyers When you’re selling your business, obviously you want to reach as many potential buyers as possible. Business brokers simply know more buyers than you […]
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Forbes reported recently that nearly half of all business sales deals fall apart during the due diligence phase. One of the most common reasons is the buyer uncovering issues that the sellers neglected to disclose. Ouch. When it comes to selling a business, honesty really is the best policy. It’s Not Easy to Be Transparent
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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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The early months of 2020 have seen dramatic business disruptions due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the efforts to contain its spread. These disruptions have caused economic turmoil, and muddied the waters around proposed or pending merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions. Over the next few weeks, CGK Business Sales will take a look
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M&A brokerages and business sales advisors will tell you that most businesses for sale offer some sort of seller financing. Seller financing is simply a type of loan from the seller to cover all or a portion of the purchase price for a business. The rest of the purchase price is covered by a down
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Merger and acquisition (M&A) purchasing agreements are complicated documents with potentially a lot of moving parts. While every M&A purchase agreement is different, it’s helpful to have an overview of them so you aren’t surprised when selling your business in Washington, DC or anywhere in the USA. What’s Inside M&A Purchasing Agreements M&A
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