What Do Buyers Want in a Company?
Selling your business doesn’t have to feel like online dating, but for many sellers this is exactly what it can feel like. Many sellers are left wondering, “What exactly do buyers want to see in order to buy my company?” Working with a business broker is an excellent way to take some of the mystery out of this often elusive equation. In general, there are three areas that business...Read Moreby Diane LoupeOctober 17, 2017 Business Valuation, Buyer Articles, Buying a Business, Seller Articles, Seller FAQ, Small Business, testimonials0 comments
Questions Business Owners Ask Business Brokers
By Loren Schmerler, CPC, APC, President, Bottom Line Management, Inc. Longtime GABB member Loren Schmerler answers seven questions business owners often ask him. How much is my business worth? The correct answer is the price a Buyer offers you that you are willing to accept. It makes no difference whether you are making money or losing money. It makes no difference whether sales are...Read MoreThe Top 3 Key Factors to Consider about Earnings
Two businesses could report the same numeric value for earnings but that doesn’t always tell the whole story. As it turns out, there is far more to earnings than may initially meet the eye. While two businesses might have a similar sale price, that certainly doesn’t mean that they are of equal value. In order to truly understand the value of a business, we must dig deeper and...Read MoreAre You Sure Your Deal is Completed?
When it comes to your deal being completed, having a signed Letter of Intent is great. While everything may seem as though it is moving along just fine, it is vital to remember that the deal isn’t done until many boxes have been checked. The due diligence process should never be overlooked. It is during due diligence that a buyer truly decides whether or not to move forward with a...Read Moreby Diane LoupeApril 5, 2017 Buyer Articles, Buying a Business, Financing a Business Sale, GABB Meetings, SBA Loans, Seller Articles, Seller FAQ0 comments