Snowflakes & Axe Grinders
It’s no secret at this point in 2019 that the world is in trouble and there is a slim chance of it ever returning back to its normal state.
- 08-Nov-2019
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Don’t Hire the Wrong Business Broker
Don’t hire the wrong business broker. It’s easy to do, and common.
- 01-Nov-2019
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Selling Your Company is Victory…Not Defeat!
The majority of business owners have the wrong idea about selling their company earlier than expected. C’mon, you are not giving yourself any credit here. I have talked to so many business owners that just have it wrong. They’re hanging their head and kicking themselves for absolutely no reason...
- 20-Aug-2018
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Who Would Want To Buy My Business?
“No one would want to buy my business.” “I’d like to sell but it’s not a sexy business.” “It’s in a small town.” “It’s hard work; it’s dirty work.” The list goes on and on. We’ve heard all kinds of reasons why someone would like to sell their business,...
- 23-May-2018
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The non-compete clause: How do I know the seller won’t compete?
When a business owner opts to sell a business, chances are good he’s made the decision because he’s ready to try something else or retire. He’s selling because he’s not interested in getting back into it. Still, for the buyer’s peace of mind–and on the off chance the seller...
- 24-Apr-2018
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If I sell my company am I going to get killed on taxes?
Searching for “sell my company” and the tax implications of doing so? Most business owners, when getting ready to sell, fear that they are going to be hit with a heavy tax burden if they sell. It couldn’t be further from the truth. In most cases, this fear could be...
- 24-Apr-2018
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Understanding Cash Flow in a Business When Determining Selling Price
Honest and verifiable cash flow will greatly impact the sale price of a small business. Many small business buyers are first-time buyers coming out of corporate America. Their primary goal is to replace the income stream from their job (or former job). For these buyers, the owner’s cash flow...
- 14-Aug-2017
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Transition: Assuring a Smooth Road to Transitioning a Business to a New Owner
When buying a company, you want to make sure transitioning a business to owner to a new one happens as smoothly as possible. You need time with the previous owner to really dig into details to understand how and why things have been done the way they were,...
- 03-Jul-2017
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Help Us Help You: Assuring a Smooth Transaction When You Buy or Sell a Business
You’ve invested time in finding and evaluating business brokers. You’ve finally selected the broker you want to help you. You want the relationship to be a good one. You want a smooth transaction while moving forward as fast as possible. Here are a few tips to help. If...
- 03-Jul-2017
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Before you Pop the Champagne Be Prepared for the Challenges After Buying a Business
You have a deal to buy a business. Congratulations! But before the company is yours, there’s still a lot to do. You’ve found the business you want and agreed to buy it. You must start the rest of the process knowing that, at times, it will be frustrating and...
- 13-Jun-2017
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