Why does nobody want to buy my business? 80% of businesses listed for sale never sell. If you have been counting on the proceeds from the sale of your business to fund your retirement, the burden of not being able to sell can be devastating. A good market strategy for any products or service is …
20 Red Flags to Look Out for When Buying a Business
Buying a business is an opportunity to skip the growing pains of launching a startup. It’s a chance to start with a proven model with customers and cashflow. How can you tell if the prospective business is a genuine investment opportunity or a disguised escape route for a burnt-out owner? The following is a list …
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Worried About Selling Your Business? You’re Not Alone
If you’re a business owner looking to retire soon, chances are you have a lot on your mind. You might be asking yourself: Am I really ready to retire? Is my business worth enough to warrant a buyer? If I do sell, will what I get be enough to help me live in retirement comfortably? …
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How to Sell Your Business For What it’s Worth
How do I sell my business? Such a simple question. Unfortunately there is no simple answer. When it comes to selling a business, one size does not fit all. The answer is a series of additional questions that need to be addressed first: Have you considered what you will do once you are no longer …
How to Determine What Your Business is Worth: A Complete Guide.
What is my business worth? Ultimately, the person writing you a check for your business is the ultimate arbiter of the value of your business. Unfortunately, that is not the time you want to understand what someone is willing to pay for your business and why. Having a realistic understanding of the value of your …
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The Contingency Plan: Fulfilling Your Vision – Even if You Are Not Here to See It
We all know that every day is a gift; none of us know what tomorrow holds in store for us. As a business owner, one of the most important things you can do to preserve your business, your legacy and protect your family in the event of an unforeseen event is to have a detailed …
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Death, Taxes, and Selling Your Business
Death taxes and selling your business. As 2020 has thankfully ended and you continue to plan for 2021, one of the most important questions you need to ask yourself is: Am I and my business prepared for the unplanned? As we all learned in 2020, the unplanned will pop up suddenly. A global pandemic, an …
Three Pillars of a Successful Exit Plan
Three Pillars of a Successful Exit Plan The decision to sell your business or take on an outside investor is not a singular event, but an ongoing strategic process defined as Exit Planning. Most business owners avoid preparing an exit plan because they do not have a clear understanding of the process, or …
Do I really need an Exit Plan?
Do I really need an Exit Plan? “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”. This quote has been widely attributed to Benjamin Franklin and has endured for hundreds of years. I would like to add a third certainty to this phrase; “at some point you WILL exit your …
Should I sell my business?
We have all heard of the impending silver tsunami. The crashing sound of the baby boomers rushing to the exits to enter the world of retirement. It’s not of matter of “should I sell my business?” It’s a matter of “When should I sell my business?” It is estimated that the boomer generation will transfer …