Buyers Articles

There are three questions you must ask  when buying a business.  These may seem rudimentary, but the buying process can get so complex that these fundamentals get lost along the way.  It’s been said, keep the main thing- the main thing,” and never is that more true than in acquisition.  If you don’t want to

Thinking of buying or selling a business? Then take a look at the quarterly BizBuySell reports that compile data from the sale and list prices of approximately 50,000 businesses across the United States.  You can get statistics gathered from successful transactions over the past three years and insight on the trends that are at play. 

Many business owners don’t understand the concept of goodwill or how to calculate it. When a buyer is willing to pay a premium price for a business, far more than the company’s assets would typically dictate, that is considered goodwill.  Let’s take a look at what goodwill is and how a company can benefit from

Once you get to the stage of your deal where you have a signed letter of intent, you may already be feeling a sense of relief that your deal is near finalization. But remember that the due diligence stage is typically yet to come. This stage includes everything from financial and legal investigations to a

Almost every sale of a business involves a high degree of negotiation between buyers and sellers. In this article, we share some of the questions you can ask yourself to prepare for this part of the process. After all, optimal outcomes are typically only achieved through proper negotiation strategies. Keep in mind that one of

Can you actually buy a business without collateral?  The short answer is, “No,” but that doesn’t mean you- the buyer- need vast amounts of cash and personal assets to acquire a business.    While it’s true that banks expect to collateralize loans with down-payments and assets sufficient to mitigate their risk, there are other considerations

BizBuySell’s Insight Report is filled with key statistics and information on a range of topics, including the labor shortage and hiring problems that many businesses currently face. Visit BizBuySell for more information about the findings that they recently reported for the third quarter of 2021. This website also offers an archive of past quarterly reports

Every business has an array of important legal documents. However, the partnership agreement holds a unique and important place in your business and its future.  The facts are that many people choose to go into business with close friends or family members, and often these personal relationships lead to a forgoing of the partnership agreement.

People frequently dream of owning their own business, as ownership has a range of perks and benefits. However, it is important for prospective business owners to step back and consider if they are truly ready. In this article, we will explore three essential questions that you need to answer before taking the next step and

Without a doubt, there are a multitude of factors that go into buying a business. Since there are so many variables involved, it is easy to potentially neglect some important aspects. In this article, we will explore some of the key areas that can be overlooked when buying a business. Three areas in particular warrant

When it comes to finalizing deals, successful negotiations are at the heart of the matter. It only makes sense to think about how to improve your communication skills and to choose a Business Broker or M&A Advisor who is well versed in the art of negotiation.  Cultivating Win-Win Situations Achieving a win-win for all parties

Recently, the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) released its Q2 survey report, The IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse. This survey features feedback from an impressive 301 brokerage professionals across 44 states with 266 transactions taking place in the quarter. The report had numerous key findings that will be of interest to those looking to