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Oct. 19, 2014

In this blog, we have talked about many of the different aspects around selling a business, such as how to get started, good first steps to take, where to start looking for buyers, etc.

Oct. 12, 2014

For most individuals, the dream of forming and running a successful business from the ground up is a life-long dream. However, just like many dreams, it can be immensely difficult, even impossible, to accomplish.

Oct. 5, 2014

When you’ve made the decision to sell your business, there are quite a few things that need to be done in order to maximize your selling price. Most of them revolve around making the decision as easy as possible for your prospective buyer, and chief among those is making your business look as profitable as possible.

Sept. 28, 2014

There are many ways to sell a business. You can more-or-less transfer ownership to a close friend/family member, you can accept the first offer you receive, you can keep it on the market for years while fielding offers and continuing to grow, or any number of other tactics.

Sept. 24, 2014

Forming or starting a business can be a great learning experience for many people, as it requires you to start something with a plan for how it ends. That is, as popular author Stephen Covey would say, “Begin with the end in mind.”

Sept. 14, 2014

When it comes to selling a business, there are many factors that play into how much a business is worth, and how eager prospective buyers will be to put in an offer. There are many obvious ones, such as size of the customer base, stability of employees, age of technological equipment, etc. One of the less obvious factors, however, is how important you are to the business.

Sept. 7, 2014

The decision to sell a business is likely going to be fraught with uncertainty and emotion, and plenty of time taken to consider all possibilities and options. Some people just up and decide to sell their businesses, but far more likely, the decision-making process is months or even years in the making.

Aug. 31, 2014

So, you came across some money, and have made the decision to buy a business. Congratulations! Owning your own business is one of the most proactive, practical, and responsible decisions you could make.

Aug. 24, 2014

Building a business is immensely difficult. You have to have a strong idea, be able to market it well, hire the right people, have systems in place to allow growth, and have the patient hard work to never give yourself a break until it turns into a success.

Aug. 17, 2014

The road to selling a business is always long. Usually feelings will start to build up over time, and ultimately, when someone finally decides to go forward with a sale, they tend to have had it on their mind for a while.