5 Tips for Buyers of International Businesses
The decision to buy an international business is no doubt quite serious. There are numerous factors that must be taken into consideration when deciding whether or not an international business purchase is the right move. Let’s take a closer look. Tip #1 – Relocating Vs. Hiring a Manager Buying an international business can also mean a substantial life change. Before jumping into the...Read More
Georgia Film Tax Credits – not just for big business
Andrew Moore, CPATax ManagerFrazier & Deeter By Andrew L. Moore, CPA Over the past several years Georgia has grown to become one of the top states in the country for film production, largely as a result of the Georgia Film, Television, and Digital Entertainment Tax Credit. Currently extended to January 1, 2019, Georgia allows for a 20 percent tax credit for companies that spend $500,000 or...Read More
SCORE Association Establishes Branch in Valdosta, GA
VALDOSTA, GA, August 4, 2016–The SCORE Association, a not-for-profit organization composed of volunteers who provide free mentoring and free or low cost training to entrepreneurs who wish to start a new small business or grow a business, has opened a new branch in Valdosta, according to Arthur L. Slotkin, the Georgia District Director of the SCORE Association, a resource partner of the US...Read More
5 Reasons Buying a Business is Preferable to Starting a New One
If you are considering running your own business, one of the first questions that might pop in your mind is: should I start a new one or buy an established business. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the age-old dilemma of buying an existing business verses starting a new one from scratch. 1. An Established Concept The benefits of buying an established business are no doubt...Read More
Using Social Media To Improve Business Brokering
Dr. Matthew Loop, president of DCincome. Social media expert Dr. Matthew Loop offered practical advice on using Facebook and other applications to boost your business when he spoke to the Georgia Association of Business Brokers (GABB) on June 28. Loop offered highlights from his book, Social Media Made Me Rich, which offers a quick, practical, easy-to-understand, comprehensive reference guide...Read More
Managing Financial Risk: The Importance of Environmental Due Diligence
By Michael Wade and Keith Kaylor BAT Associates, Inc. Is there an environmental liability lurking in the commercial property your client is preparing to buy? And how can you find out? Many commercial properties do have potential environmental issues, and purchasers and lenders may unknowingly be taking on substantial risks from loss of property value or liability for remediation costs. That is...Read More
SBA Lenders Offer Advice on Getting Loans Approved
SBA lenders Kim Eells, Cheryl Beer and Susan Kite presented at the April GABB meeting. If you want to get an SBA loan to buy or sell a business, get the information to lenders early, be honest up front about potential problems, and expect to pledge assets, including a home, to secure the loan. That advice highlighted the presentation by veteran SBA lenders to the Georgia Association of...Read More
Six Ways Business Brokers Can Avoid Litigation
Lawrence Domenico GABB member Lawrence Domenico, an experienced litigator, spoke to the Georgia Association of Business Brokers about how you can avoid litigation. Here’s what he had to say: For you guys as Business Brokers, it almost always is better to avoid litigation if you can. Courts and Arbitration proceedings take a long time to complete and lawyers are expensive. The quickest...Read More