Whether they’re looking to buy or sell a business, everyone who enters the market is looking for a good deal in their transaction. After all, as the owner, you’ve spent years of your life designing, building, nurturing and cultivating this entity. Respectively, as the buyer...
The decision to buy a business is not one to be taken lightly. As the owner, you’re responsible for the growth and success of an entire entity and the livelihoods of its employees. It’s a lot of responsibility that can be accompanied by risk, freedom,...
Leases should never be overlooked when it comes to buying or selling a business. After all, where your business is located and how long you can stay at that location plays a key role in the overall health of your business. It is easy to...
Buying a business can be an exciting prospect. For many prospective business owners, owning a business is the fulfillment of a decades long dream. With all of that excitement comes considerable emotion. For this reason, it is essential to step back and...
When it comes to buying a business, nothing is more important than the factor of due diligence. For most people, this investment is the single largest financial decision that they will ever make. And with this important fact in mind, you'll want to...
You should never forget that your partnership agreement is, in fact, one of the most important business documents you will ever sign. Many people go into business with loved ones, relatives or lifelong friends only to discover (once it's too late) that they should...
Many people know that owning a business isn't for them. But for others, the appeal and lure of owning their own business can be powerful indeed. If you are uncertain as to whether or not this path is for you, there are a...
Banks love collateral and for a very simple reason. If you have collateral, then the bank has something it can take if you fail to repay your loan. At its heart, collateral is a remarkably simple concept. However, unfortunately, many people who...
Acquisitions provide business owners the opportunity to grow their business faster, achieve their goals sooner and avoid the often painstaking slowness of organic growth. With some preparation and good decision-making, the business owner can realize a level of growth and success not otherwise available. Other benefits...
A recent article posted on the Axial Forum entitled “What Do Buyers Look for in the Lower Middle Market?” explains how to make your business valuable to potential buyers and how to find the right buyers for your business. The buyers in the lower middle...
