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 comes to buying a business:...Read More
UGA Small Business Development Experts To Speak Sept. 25
If you own or operate a Georgia business, you can get free confidential consulting services including helping with business plans, buying businesses and leasing space. Find out how on Sept. 25 when two experts with the University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center speak to the Georgia Association of Business Brokers. Area Director Jeff Patterson and Business Consultant Aysha...Read More
Key Elements for Every Partnership Agreement
You should never forget that your partnership agreement is, in fact, one of the most important business documents you will ever sign. Many people go into business with loved ones, relatives or lifelong friends only to discover (once it’s too late) that they should have had a partnership agreement. A partnership agreement protects everyone involved and can help reduce problems that may...Read More
Embracing Retirement and Selling: 4 Tips for a Smooth Transition
No one works forever. Regardless of how much you love your business, sooner or later you will have to step away. Owning a business can be very demanding, especially for owner-operators of businesses. And unless you’re a zombie, you won’t live forever. So, you’ll have to embrace retirement at some point, and you may not know how to prepare to sell a business. Most business...Read More
Is It Time to Become a Business Owner? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself.
Many people know that owning a business isn’t for them. But for others, the appeal and lure of owning their own business can be powerful indeed. If you are uncertain as to whether or not this path is for you, there are a few simple questions you can ask to gain almost instant clarity. In this article, we will explore those key questions and help you determine if owning a business is in...Read More
Examining the Mind of the Serious Buyer – Five Points to Consider
Are you looking for a way to perfect your presentation? Understanding what the typical serious buyer wants will help you get your business ready for selling. Let’s turn our attention to looking at what these types of individuals and entities really want. After all, your time is precious. 1. An Interest in the Industry First, prospective buyers will want to have a better understanding of...Read More
Want to Buy a Business? First Consider These Five Things
C. David Chambless is a former GABB president and president of Abraxas Business Services. By C. David Chambless Being our own boss is a dream many of us have had since first entering the workforce. Maybe it’s because we know we could implement processes that would produce better results, or we would like more flexibility in scheduling work time, or we want to leave something of lasting value...Read More
Federal Reserve Vice President Spoke to the GABB on June 26
Michael Chriszt is a vice president and public affairs officer in the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Public Affairs department. ATLANTA–Mike Chriszt, Vice President of Public Affairs, of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, spoke about the Federal Reserve and its role in Georgia economy at the June 26 meeting of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers (GABB), the state’s...Read More
The Importance of the Term Sheet
The value of the term sheet shouldn’t be overlooked. From buyers and sellers to advisors and intermediaries, the term sheet is often used before the creation of an actual purchase or sale agreement. That stated, it is important that the term sheet is actually explained in detail. Let’s take a closer look at its importance. What is a Term Sheet? Even though term sheets are quite...Read More