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Increase the Deal Value Every Time
Feb 13 2025
A classic gap that brokers see in many potential listings is the chasm between what the seller believes their business is worth or what they say they “have to get” and the market value that a sane buyer would be willing to pay. ...
The Risks of Under-Reporting Income for Business Owners
Feb 5 2025
One of the most critical questions for prospective buyers, investors, and lenders is understanding a business’s true income. However, it should come as no surprise that the party most invested in uncovering this information is the Int...
Understanding the Odds of Selling a Business
Jan 29 2025
When it comes to buying or selling a business, we often get asked two common questions: “How many businesses are for sale?” and “What percentage of businesses on the market actually sell?”
To get a sense of the ma...
Disruptive Factors in Selling Your Business
Jan 22 2025
At some point, every business owner will need to think about selling his or her business. This means you’ll need to be ready to overcome a range of obstacles, as the process of selling a business can be both confusing and time-consumi...
The Entrepreneur: Understanding Strengths and Weaknesses
Jan 16 2025
Entrepreneurs are typically dynamic and driven individuals who play a critical role in driving innovation. However, to succeed, they must leverage their strengths while being mindful of their weaknesses. By understanding both, entrepreneurs...
Does Your Company Have an “Orphaned” Product or Service?
Jan 8 2025
Many businesses have a product or service that’s performing reasonably well, perhaps even thriving, but doesn’t quite align with the company’s core offerings. It’s often called an “orphaned” product&mdash...
Leveraging Customer Feedback to Improve Your Business
Dec 18 2024
If your business interacts with customers, it’s inevitable that at some point, you will receive customer complaints or negative feedback. The key to turning these situations into opportunities is how you handle them. Ignoring or dismi...
You Have a Buyer for Your Business – Now What?
Nov 27 2024
While learning that you have a serious buyer for your business may feel like a cause for celebration, it’s important to hold off on the champagne. The journey from a buyer expressing interest to a finalized sale involves several steps...
Simple Tips for Being a More Efficient Business Owner
Nov 13 2024
As a business owner, one of your ongoing priorities should be finding ways to save money. Ultimately, this will boost your bottom line and make your business more attractive to buyers. Let’s take a look at some strategies to run a mor...
Navigating the Decision to Sell Your Business
Oct 30 2024
For many business owners, deciding to sell their company is one of the most significant financial decisions they will ever face. This choice not only alters their financial situation but also impacts their lives as a whole. Life after selli...
Great Ways for Business Owners to Save Money
Oct 23 2024
Business owners are constantly seeking ways to cut costs and boost profits to make their businesses as attractive as possible to buyers. Fortunately, there are many surprisingly simple strategies to save money across various aspects of your...
Don’t Settle for Less Than a Highly Accurate EBITDA
Oct 15 2024
If you, as the seller, want to receive the best price for your business, it’s essential to understand that your adjusted or normalized EBITDA will serve as the foundation for the purchase price. This EBITDA will be used as a multiple ...