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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...

Many business owners don't put a lot of thought into what happens to their company's debt when they sell their business. While there are cases where the debt is absorbed in the transaction as part of the sale, it is wron...

There is no doubt that social media marketing has become a valuable tool for promoting businesses. With the exception of adults over the age of 65, the majority of Americans from every age group are using social media...

There is no question that a successful business requires solid accounting practices. However, the world of accounting can be quite tricky for small business owners especially if they do not have easy access to an account...

In order to achieve optimal results when selling a business, it is crucial to sync both internal timings with external timing. Internal timing consists of aspects that are personal to the business owner (ex: wanting to...

When business owners decide to embark on the journey to sell their business, they oftentimes have predetermined expectations about how the sale process will take place. These expectations can stem from all sorts of place...