Reason to sell
To Sell Your Business, Start With the End in Mind
Charles Smith outlines why it matters to visualize the end result of the sales process before you enter into it. By knowing what your exit...
Kids Taking Over the Business? 8 Things to Consider
Transferring ownership of a business is difficult. Transferring it to a family member makes it even more complicated. Here are eight things...
Life After Selling Your Business
Are you selling your business? Is your network on board? Are you ready? And what comes next? Find out what you need to do to properly...
Beyond Valuation: Factors Sellers Weigh in an M&A Deal
Buying and selling a business is about more than just valuation. Here are other considerations that sellers weight when doing a M&A deal.
No Plan for a Succession Plan?
Do you think about the longevity of your business? What would happen if you were no longer in charge? Learn how to make your own succession...
Podcast: Why Buying Back Your Business Can Be a Good Move, an Interview with Rob Dube
Rob Dube outlines his entrepreneurial journey from building and selling his first company to buying that same company back - and why he did...
When You Sell Your Software Company Can Have a Big Impact on Your Sale Price
The best time to put your software company on the market is when your largest competitors are buying. By forcing your competitors to bid...
Podcast: Achieving Financial Freedom, from Start to Finish. An Interview with Marcelo De Fuentes
Marcelo De Fuentes takes us through his various enterprises and shows how through caring for his front line and the community around him,...
Traditional Valuation Techniques May not Apply for an Information Technology Company
Traditional valuations work for the average business, but what about your information technology company? Perhaps it's time to consider...
Pitfalls to Watch for in Professional Practice Mergers & Acquisitions
You may only do one merger or acquisition in your life, but it will be one of the most important transactions of your life. Here are some...
To Grow or Sell Your IT Company - A Crossroads Decision
At some point as you grow your IT company, you'll reach a juncture where you need to decide whether to sell your company or grow it on your...
Acquisition Strategy Success Points
Acquisition strategies should be followed and referenced throughout the process. From time to time you may be tempted to go against your...
How the Best M&A Advisors Deliver
Selling your business is a one-time event. Hiring someone who has facilitated many business sales is the best way to get the best bang for...
3 Tips on Avoiding Deal Fatigue in an Unsolicited Approach Scenario
Too many times deals fall apart at the last hour. This can be especially true if you are blindsided by an appealing offer when you are not...
When Selling Your Business, Don't Waste a Buyer's Time
When selling your business, you will inevitably be asked the question: Why are you selling your business? You and your team need to have a...
What Is My Concrete Business Worth?
What is the best way to evaluate your concrete business' worth in today's market? Explore the information in this article to give yourself...
Why A Major Corporation Would Buy Your Local Business
What would make a large corporation like Bell purchase a local business? Could your business appeal to a larger competitor for a sizeable...
The C-Level Executive's Rising Role in Exit Planning
Today's market requires a flexible management team that can grow your business, no matter what the market throws at them. Here is an...
Top 10 Buzzwords to Use When Talking to Private Equity
The use of these 10 buzzwords is music to private equity investors' ears. Just be sure to back them up with facts.
