Reverse due diligence is when a company performs due diligence on itself to evaluate readiness for sale. This allows you to spot and correct any issues before presenting the business to buyers. Reverse due diligence helps you stay in control of the sale process, maximize value, and retain your leverage.… Read More »Reverse Due Diligence
When selling a privately-held company, at some point in the deal process you will have to enter an exclusivity or “no shop” period. At this stage in the process, you’ve narrowed down your buyer pool to the most attractive buyer and have signed a letter of intent. During the exclusivity… Read More »Minimize Risk During the Exclusivity Period
Market Pulse Survey – 4th Quarter 2018 Presented by IBBA, M&A Source and in Partnership with Pepperdine University Even though retirement leads as the number one reason for sale, most buyers do not engage in a proactive planning process, particularly in the Main Street market. Generally, the smaller the business,… Read More »Exit Planning Still Lacking
When it comes time to sell, business owners have a variety of reasons for putting their business on the market. For some, a sale is the long-anticipated outcome after a lifetime of hard work. For others, a sale is triggered by burnout, illness, or an unexpected change in situation. The… Read More »Selling Your Business? Get Clear About Why
Intangible assets can play a significant role in your business value. While these assets do not take physical form, they can be legally identified and transferred. Some owners have a hard time identifying their intangible assets. When you’re so close to the business, it can be difficult to see just… Read More »Can’t Touch This
Asking Price: $45,000 Established: 2014 Business Description Low Cost, Low Overhead: You initially do not need employees as all jobs are completed by subcontracted crews. These crews supply all inventory including paint and equipment keeping overhead to a minimum. Run it as home-based business, continue to minimize overhead. 15 revenue… Read More »Custom Home Improvement Services Franchise-for Sale in Phoenix, AZ
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Delta Business Advisors celebrates the 30 million small businesses that are central to our economy and our communities. Small businesses employ almost 59 million workers, more than one-third of the USA labor force. Approximately 10 million American small businesses are women-owned; 29 percent are minority-owned, and nearly 10 percent are… Read More »National Small Business Week 2019
Congratulations to Lisa Riley for becoming a Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional. This will give her an even great understanding of Mergers and Acquisitions. PROGRAM OVERVIEW Competitive forces in the global economy have rendered mergers and acquisitions (M&A) an essential tool for companies to manage growth and maximize shareholder value. In addition,… Read More »Congratulations Lisa Riley on becoming a CM&AP
Minimizing tax liability is a strategy all business owners think about. But when it comes time to obtain financing or sell the business, buried personal expenses and assets can create a problem in determining the true cash flow. Buyers and bankers won’t always give credit to many of these items.… Read More »Tip #004 Burying Personal Expenses and Assets in the Business Financials