The True Meaning of a Fairness Opinion
Many people assume they know what “fairness opinion” means because they are familiar with the term “fair market value.” Fair market value refers to a price that is reasonable for both a buyer and seller in an open and competitive market. However, a fairness opinion is quite different. This term refers to a report that evaluates the facts of a merger or acquisition or any other type of...Read More
Telling the Story of Your Business
Often selling a business comes down to storytelling. The buyer and seller are the main characters of the story that is being told. The seller is the one relaying the story, and the ideal buyer is the one who truly sees the future opportunity. A Brokerage Professional Can Help Tell Your Story The simple fact of the matter is that often even sellers don’t know what the true story of their...Read More
Welcome to our new Broker Members for 1Q2022!
We welcomed seven new Broker Members to the GABB in the first quarter of 2022! We are grateful for our continued growth as an organization post-pandemic. Read more about our new members below. Broker Members not pictured are Solomon Padilla, Hector Rojas, and Jennifer West. Deanna Dickinson, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, has 21 years in the dental consulting business industry helping...Read More
Is it Possible to Buy a Business Without Collateral?
When it comes to getting a loan, you can be certain that a bank will want collateral. This is true for both personal and business loans. Simply stated, if you have collateral, your bank won’t be concerned about being left empty handed if you can’t repay the loan. Many budding business owners are, in fact, held back by the fact that they lack the collateral needed to buy a business. However,...Read More