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Table of Contents Top questions to ask a business broker #1: Experience #2: Process #3: Value-adds #4: Engagement While it may sound obvious, great advisors...

Table of Contents #1: Owner reliance #2: Customer concentration #3: Quality issues #4: Creative tax strategies #5: Off-the-books transactions #6: Liens #7: Litigation #8: Persona...

Table of Contents Top business valuation misconceptions I should get credit for my businesss potential My business should be valued based on the industry average Valuations are timeless A business with many asse...

Introduction There are a multitude of reasons why business owners decide to sell their business. Some reasons are purely financial while others are more personal. You might be in a situation where selling your busin...

When thinking about the process of selling their business, business owners often focus on the negotiation and deal finalization processes. While these are important stages, understanding the full life cycle and the typ...

In the midst of the world bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. is facing high levels of inflation, with levels currently at 8.5%. Though not necessarily a sign of a weak or struggling economy, with target r...

A companys business model can greatly affect its overall value. One of the biggest factors buyers are looking for in a business is stability. More specifically, can the company maintain sales at a consistent rate? One...

If you are selling a business, timing is extremely important. But is there a best time of year to sell a business? Answer: it depends. Although the calendar can sometimes prove to be irrelevant, remember that selling a b...