In this episode of “The Real Deal” from the International Business Brokers Association, one owner details the pitfalls of trying to sell her family’s company on her own with no success–that is, until she discovers a business broker.
That’s a good question we get asked a lot–and one you’ll want to know the answer to if you’re selling a small business
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Following are 10 compelling and measurable reasons to seek out a credentialed, certified business broker when selling your business.
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Buying a business is a process that takes time. Here are the key steps to follow in the business-search process.
How do you know when it’s time to sell your business? It’s really all about you.
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You already know that your company’s revenue and profits play a big role in how much your business is worth. Do you also know the role cash flow plays in your valuation?
Small businesses stay small either by choice or because they start chasing growth in the wrong places. When you strip away the layers, it all comes down to darts.
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Your age has a big impact on your attitude toward your business and your feelings about one day selling your business.
If you’re wondering what your business might be worth to an acquirer, there is a simple calculation you can use. Let’s call it “The Build vs. Buy Equation.”
Here are four of the more common beliefs about selling a business that, often as not, do not pan out.
If your goal is to grow your business fast, you need a positive cash flow cycle or the ability to raise money at a feverish pace. Anything less and you will quickly grow yourself out of business.
Selling your business will likely be the largest financial transaction you’ll ever make. Yet many smart and successful business owners try to sell on their own. Here’s why that’s not a great idea.