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Pearls of Wisdom Tips on Selling a Business

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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…

Grooming Your Business – Selling for Top Dollar

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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…

A Word of Caution When Hiring Professional Advisors

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Unfortunately, it is not unusual for professional advisors like accountants, attorneys or tax advisors to be deal killers.  Their training and core competency is to protect and advise their clients about minimizing financial, legal, and or tax risks. Many do not want to give risky advice, such as encouraging you to accept an offer, and…

Do Not Waste Time Looking for a Business! (Until After You’ve Taken This Quiz)

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Acquiring a business is a life-changing event that will change not only your financial situation but also your lifestyle. A business takes a large investment of time, sweat, and tears. For many, matching your business acquisition to your interests or hobbies helps to decrease the chance of losing interest or becoming easily discouraged. There is…

"Edward was there for us every step of the way coaching us through and helping us understand the process. He continually encouraged us to keep our efforts focused on running the business while he took care of the sales process.  He negotiated the sale of the business and 4,000 sq. ft. office building as a package deal!"

– Debra Stuckey, Information Technology Co.