by Diane LoupeMay 3, 2019 Buyer FAQ, Buying a Business, Done Deals, Seller Articles, Seller FAQ, Selling a business0 comments
Credits, CPAs and Cannabis: Issues for Georgia Businesses
Andrew Moore, CPA, of Frazier & Deeter speaking to the GABB. Three CPAs from Frazier & Deeter spoke at the May 28 Georgia Association of Business Brokers meeting about the emerging cannabis industry as well as other tax programs that affect both buyers and sellers of businesses. Matthew Foster, CPA, Tax Partner at Frazier & Deeter and the firm’s National Practice Leader for...Read Moreby Diane LoupeApril 27, 2019 Seller Articles, Selling a business, Technology for Small Businesses, valuation0 comments
Embracing Technology to Boost Your Business
Technology can help business owners get top dollar when selling their business, according to Keith Gregg, Chairman/CEO of Chalice Wealth Partners, a San Diego-based wealth tech member organization for independent wealth advisors. Gregg, in February 8, 2019 article in Forbes, “Using Tech to Enhance and Sell a Business,” says some small business owners limit their search for a potential buyer...Read MoreThinking About Succession Planning
If you own a small business and haven’t thought about succession planning, you should. Brad Cherniak Co-Founder and Partner of Sapient Capital Partners, a Toronto-based advisory firm, examined the importance of succession planning in a February 20, 2019 Divestopia article, “All Companies Need to Look at Succession Planning.” Owning and/or operating a business can be a great deal of work, but...Read Moreby Diane LoupeApril 13, 2019 Economic News, Seller Articles, Seller FAQ, Selling a business0 comments
Could the Red-Hot Market for Businesses Be Cooling Down?
The economy is red hot, and that fact is translating into lots of businesses being sold. However, it is possible that this record-breaking streak of sales could cool down in the near future. Entrepreneurs who are considering selling their companies say they’re worried about the future of the economy, according to an article posted on Inc. in February, 2019. Some 319 business brokers, mergers...Read Moreby Diane LoupeApril 11, 2019 Business Valuation, Financing a Business Sale, SBA Loans, Seller Articles, Seller FAQ, Selling a business0 comments
How to Create A Business Plan
A business plan, which projects 3-5 years ahead, is your road map for your business. It outlines how a company plans to reach yearly milestones, including revenue projections. Read MoreWhat Kind of Buyers are You Most Likely to Meet?
Selling a business can be an exciting and rather lucrative time. But going through the sales process means embracing the notion that you’ll have to be very prepared for whatever might be thrown your way. A key aspect of preparing to sell your business is to know what types of buyers you’re likely to encounter. It is only logical to anticipate the types of buyers you may be dealing with in...Read Moreby Diane LoupeMarch 9, 2019 Buyer Articles, Buying a Business, Seller Articles, Selling a business0 comments
Confidentiality Agreements: What are the Most Important Elements?
Every business has to be concerned about maintaining confidentiality. When business owners are getting ready to sell their business, they often become somewhat obsessed with confidentiality. It goes without saying that owners don’t want the word that they are selling to spread to the public, employees or most certainly their competitors. Yet, there is something of a tug of war between the...Read Moreby Diane LoupeMarch 2, 2019 Buyer Articles, Buying a Business, Seller Articles, Selling a business, valuation0 comments
Why Goodwill Is Important to Your Business
Goodwill can enhance the value of your business, but what does the term mean when buying or selling a business? Usually, the term “goodwill” is a reference to all the effort that a seller puts into a business over the years that he or she operates that business. In a sense, goodwill is the difference between an array of intangible, but important, assets and the total purchase price of the...Read MoreEmployees May Welcome the Sale of a Business
Many sellers worry that employees might “hit the panic button” when they learn that a business is up for sale. Yet, mergers and acquisitions specialist Barbara Taylor thinks employees might welcome the news of a possible sale. In the article, “Selling Your Business? 3 Reasons Why Your Employees Will Be Thrilled,” Taylor cited the three reasons she believes employees might be excited by the...Read Moreby Diane LoupeFebruary 7, 2019 Financing a Business Sale, Seller Articles, Seller FAQ, Selling a business0 comments