27 Mar Selling a Business? Be Aware of These Four Potential Issues
We've outlined below a few unexpected aspects of the business sale process that can pop up. Sometimes they severely impact the turnaround time of a sale. But if...
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20 Mar Your Company’s Undocumented Worth
The valuation is a major factor that influences the overall selling price of the property. Business appraisals are based upon a multitude of criteria and indisputable records such as...
14 Mar Service Businesses Perform Highest When It Comes to Sales
Recently, Business Brokerage Press performed a survey of brokers across the country to see what sells at the highest rate, and what they discovered was very interesting. Retail business...
06 Mar Gaining a Better Understanding of Leases
Leases can, and do, play a significant role in the buying or selling of businesses. It can be easy to overlook the topic of leases when focusing on the...
28 Feb What is Really in the Mind of Your Buyer?
It is always important to try and put yourself “in the other person's shoes.” This fact is of paramount importance when dealing with prospective buyers. Thinking like a...
20 Feb Does Your Asking Price Truly Matter?
It is no great secret that sellers often aim high. The logic sellers use is simple, “I can always reduce my price.” While that is true, sellers do...
15 Feb Strong Selling Points: Let Your Strengths Work for You
“Independent business owner” is a phrase with two meanings. Of course, it means being the owner of an independent business. But another way to look at “independent business...
07 Feb What Are Your Company’s Weaknesses?
Every company has weaknesses; the trick is to fix them. There is a saying that the test of a good company president or CEO is what happens to the...
01 Feb Be a Winning Seller: Good Negotiation is the Key
You've made the big decision to put your business on the market. Your reasons for selling are valid, carefully-considered, and “good” – the kind that won't make a prospective buyer...
25 Jan Points to Ponder for Sellers
Who best understands my business? When interviewing intermediaries to represent the sale of your firm, it is important that you discuss your decision process for selecting one. Without this discussion,...