Earn six education credits towards your Georgia real estate license while learning skills that will make you a more effective and successful business broker. Registration, which includes breakfast and lunch, is $100 for GABB members and $150 for non-members until Oct. 23, when registration will be $150 for everyone. The Oct. 30 conference will … [Read more...]
What Should You Evaluate When Buying a Business?
Buying a business can be an exciting prospect. For many prospective business owners, owning a business is the fulfillment of a decades long dream. With all of that excitement comes considerable emotion. For this reason, it is essential to step back and carefully evaluate several key factors to help you decide whether or not you are making the … [Read more...]
A Business Opportunity Is NOT a Going Business for Sale
By Peter Siegal, Founder & Senior Advisor at BizBen.com What's the difference between a business opportunity and a going business for sale? They are NOT the same thing. A business opportunity refers to all opportunities for those in the market to buy and own their own small business. But it's not the same thing as a going business for … [Read more...]
The Top Three Major Legal Mistakes to Avoid During a Sale
The business sale process can be complex, which is part of the reason why it makes sense to have expert help in the form of a business broker. Legal mistakes can be very costly mistakes. A legal mistake can also bring the entire sale process to a sudden and complete halt. Let's take a closer look at what you can do to avoid these kinds of issues … [Read more...]
Interested in Buying a Business? Check Out These 3 Commonly Overlooked Areas
When it comes to buying a business, nothing is more important than the factor of due diligence. For most people, this investment is the single largest financial decision that they will ever make. And with this important fact in mind, you'll want to leave absolutely no stone unturned. Let's examine the three most commonly overlooked areas when it … [Read more...]
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 your business and begin a new chapter of your life. Quite often, businesses are transferred from one family member to another. In this article, we will examine 5 of the key factors you'll want to … [Read more...]
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 problems. Sadly, many sellers see their deals fall apart due to a breach of confidentiality. You certainly don't want to be among their ranks. The simple fact is … [Read more...]