Special relationships that business owners have developed with customers and/or vendors can be a real issue when selling the business. A new owner may have a problem continuing that relationship and this could jeopardize the sale of the business. It is recommended that business owners begin delegating any special relationships… Read More »Tip #14 Special Relationships with Customers and/or Vendors Tip
Findings from Q3, 2019 Market Pulse Survey and fairly consistent for the past several years, finds that almost ¾ (73.8%) of buyers who bought businesses for less than $500,000 lived within 20 miles of the purchased business. For those who bought businesses for more than $5M, three quarters (75%) lived… Read More »When It’s Time to Sell Your Business, How Close is Your Buyer?
The statement “with a little sales and marketing, a new owner could make a fortune with my business” has been heard over and over by prospective buyers. The question of course is: “Mr./Ms. Business Owner, why haven’t you made that effort”? Buyers are not willing to pay the business owner… Read More »Tip #12 My Business Could be a Gold Mine for a New Owner!
Business owners thinking about exiting their business may be hearing the terms “platform” and “add-on” acquisitions. Understanding these terms, and knowing which category you might belong to, can help you prepare your business for a competitive, higher-value sale. Private equity firms make up a sizable buyer category in today’s market.… Read More »Platform Businesses the Belle of the Ball
Your business is on the market and you’re looking forward to that glorious day when you can let go of the pressure and responsibilities of ownership. But don’t let those future plans distract you from what’s going on today. It’s critical that you keep running your business as usual. From… Read More »Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
Market Pulse Survey – 3rd Quarter 2019 Presented by IBBA, M&A Source and in Partnership with Pepperdine University Research shows that only 20-33% of businesses for sale actually sell. The reasons for not selling are numerous, however, the Market Pulse Report has consistently found that unrealistic value expectations by the Seller… Read More »#1 Reason Businesses Do Not Sell
Delta Business Advisors is reflecting on these quotes from Dr. King on this day of remembrance. “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” “Life’s most persistent and urgent question… Read More »Delta Business Advisors wants to wish you a great Martin Luther Kings day.
In the current talent environment, it can be difficult to grow a business. According to one recent NFIB jobs report, 60 percent of business owners reported hiring, but 88 percent couldn’t find qualified applicants for the job.Instead of hiring the talent you need to fuel organic growth, acquisition can be… Read More »Successful Acquisition Hinges on More Than Strategy
If you’re a business owner, you know that at some point you will have to transition out of your business. The question is, will the business transition to new ownership or will you have to shut your doors? The latest Market Pulse survey confirmed that roughly 55 percent of M&A… Read More »Business Owners Have a Value – Expectation Disconnect
When marketing your business, one of the first things buyers will see is an executive summary. As an initial introduction to your company, the summary has to catch a buyer’s attention without giving away confidential details. It’s critically important that you have the right information stated in the correct way.… Read More »Writing the Perfect Teaser