05 Sep 5 Key Factors in Transferring Your Business to a Family Member
The odds are that you've put a great deal of yourself into your business. Inevitably, the day will come when you have no choice but to walk away from...
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28 Aug Maintaining Confidentiality Throughout the Sale Process
There are two key ingredients when it comes to selling a business: professionalism and confidentiality. If either of these two ingredients are lacking, then you'll most likely run into...
07 Aug Key Elements for Every Partnership Agreement
You should never forget that your partnership agreement is, in fact, one of the most important business documents you will ever sign. Many people go into business with loved...
31 Jul Embracing Retirement and Selling: 4 Tips for a Smooth Transition
No one works forever. Regardless of how much you love your business, sooner or later you will have to step away. Owning a business can be very demanding....
24 Jul Is It Time to Become a Business Owner? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself.
Many people know that owning a business isn't for them. But for others, the appeal and lure of owning their own business can be powerful indeed. If you...
18 Jul The Top Two Ways to Purchase a Business without Collateral
Banks love collateral and for a very simple reason. If you have collateral, then the bank has something it can take if you fail to repay your loan. ...
12 Jul Fairness Opinions
Since one often hears the term “fair value” or “fair market value,” it would be easy to assume that “fairness opinion” means the same thing. A fairness opinion may...
26 Jun Are You Asking a Reasonable Price for Your Privately Held Company?
Placing a price on a privately-held company is usually more complex than placing a value, or a price, on a publicly-held company. There are many reasons for this fact,...
19 Jun Examining the Mind of the Serious Buyer – 5 Points to Consider
Are you looking for a way to perfect your presentation? Understanding what the typical serious buyer wants will help you get your business ready for selling. Let's turn our attention...
12 Jun Is Now the Right Time to Sell Your Company?
Like many things in life, timing can be everything when it comes to selling your company. Every day more and more baby-boomers are now reaching retirement age. Soon,...