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Every single business has been affected in some way by the pandemic, and may be considering whether now may be a good time to sell your business. Many have suffered significantly reduced revenues; some are flat, and some are up 20% to 40%. As a business owner, you have a lot of tactical decisions and…

How much is my business worth? I am always asked that question when meeting with business owners for the first time who are looking to sell. That of course, depends on a variety of factors like profits, sales, assets, EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and other business valuation metrics. However, a surprisingly…

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Recurring revenue is the brass ring for CEO’s looking to maximize value and create an easily sellable company. Learn how to secure stable and predictable cash flow in your business. A customer base with recurring revenue that is contractual increases the odds that the business will be able to accurately project revenues and cash flow…

Have you ever had the sense you are playing checkers with your business in a chess world? If so read on… Do you have a Corporate Development Officer? If not, you should ask yourself why. Organic business growth is not enough; you need a strategic growth plan in today’s rapid growth rate economy. As Sun…

The following letter from one of our clients about business advisor Edward Valaitis is an example of why our team works so hard every day to fulfill the dreams and goals of our clients. We are passionate about being useful and contributing to the happiness of our clients lives. To Whom It May Concern: It…

Selling a business is a top 5 decision in your life.  Like deciding who to marry, picking your college major and selecting the surgeon to use for that health issue.  Studies have shown that on average businesses sell for 20% more when the owner is represented by a business intermediary.  I don’t know the exact number, but…

M&A Source has a great short article about how a Business Broker / Business Intermediary can change the dynamics of a transaction. This can be a shift can be a critical component in preserving the deal, overcoming impasses and reducing the amount of time you have to invest in concluding a successful business sale or acquisition.…

As we begin the holiday weekend I thought this was a great time to reflect on some tips on business selling a business and a little humor from business brokerage industry guru Tom West. “The first offer is almost always the best one!” “The real selling price is half-way between what the seller thinks it’s worth and…

If you’re considering selling your company, make one last investment before you place the company on the market. Take the time to prepare and groom the company for sale. Common activities include organizing the facilities (inside and out), reducing customer concentration, securing key employees, write-off bad inventory/receivables, re-negotiating vendor contracts, secure solid facility lease and…