In Q4 of 2019 Sellers continue to get the majority cash at close. In this quarter, owners received 79% or more cash at close with most of the balance being seller financing, along with some earnouts and retained equity to close the valuation gap. *According to the Market Pulse Survey… Read More »Q4 2019 Portion of Sale Received as Cash at Close
Advisors indicate that the 2019 Q4 lending market had been conducive to getting deals done, particularly for businesses with revenue of $5 million or more. However, Advisors struggled to help buyers secure financing in the smallest Main Street sector. *According to the Market Pulse Survey – 4th Quarter 2019, presented… Read More »Ease of Arranging Debt in 2019, by Company Revenue
The average time to sell a small business has risen to 8.6 months, up from 6.4 months in 2013. Of that, roughly 60 to 120 days are spent in due diligence and execution, after a signed letter of intent. *According to the Market Pulse Survey – 4th Quarter 2019, presented… Read More »Q4 2019 Average Time to Close Up 34% from Q4 2013
April 15, 2020 Governor’s Executive Order Permits Food Trucks At ADOT Rest Areas Arizona Continues Supporting Trucking Industry During COVID-19 Pandemic PHOENIX — To help the long-haul truckers keeping Arizonans supplied with food and essentials, Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order allowing food trucks to operate at eight Arizona… Read More »Governor’s Executive Order Permits Food Trucks At ADOT Rest Areas
PLANNING AFTER SUBMITTING Make a plan for the amount requested. Focus on provability – 75% must be used for qualifying payroll costs and 25% or less can be used for business expenses like rent and utilities. RECEIVED PPP LOAN – DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT & FOLLOW THE RULES You may want… Read More »After Submitting PPP, Key Dates, Planning and Documentation is Key
Buyers want to see clear, well-organized financials, preferably compiled by a reputable firm. This demonstrates that you utilize your financials in running your successful business and optimizing operations. If your business has more than $10 million in revenue, invest in an audit at least three years prior to selling or… Read More »Organize Your Financials
Happy Easter to all. Today is a day to spend with family. We are doing a zoom call with our family to celebrate easter. From all of us at Delta Business Advisors we wish you a happy and safe Easter.
Every Arizona hospital, clinic, physician’s office, skilled nursing facility, and assisted living facility faces a shortage of medical supplies needed to protect and treat their workers and their patients and residents. The supplies exist – the shortage stems from a lack of money. ProtectAZ is purchasing those needed supplies, locally… Read More »Bringing Medical Supplies to AZ
An overview of programs…from tax extension to individual and business programs. A big thank you to Business Brokerage Press, for providing this Overview of the program – what it is, how long, who’s eligible, what’s available, terms, and how to apply.