We love sharing success stories where business buyers take the plunge, work hard and create success! Check out this turn-around tale for a national snack brand that is making it big under new ownership! 52-year-old quit his job, bought a…
The lessons learned through hands-on experience are often irreplaceable. When it comes to selling or transferring ownership of a business, inexperience can be particularly troublesome. Many business brokers and M&A advisors have observed firsthand the jeopardy business owners can face…
John Warrillow of Vault Builders has coined the phrase END GAME rather than Exit Strategy, which we prefer because it implies two things. First, that you are playing a game and can therefore still impact the outcome. Second, it…
Determining an accurate valuation for a company is far from straightforward. It involves a range of complex, and often rapidly changing, factors. The challenge is compounded by the fact that some aspects of valuation are inherently subjective. This means that…
Family businesses are quite common. Estimates suggest there are more than 5 million family businesses in the United States alone. While family businesses are prevalent, this does not diminish their unique nature, as a family business often plays a central…
One of the worst mistakes any business owner can make is neglecting their business during the sales process. It is quite common for sellers to become overwhelmed, lose focus, and see their business suffer as a result. The last thing…
The Market Pulse survey is a national survey of business brokers that is conducted quarterly with the intent of providing insights into the Main Street and Lower Middle market business landscape. Back in April, the 2024 Q1 Market…
Having a player mindset when selling a business can be a real gamechanger. The goal with this approach is to steer clear from coming across as desperate or highly motivated to sell. Instead, a seller who embraces a player mindset…
Negotiation can evoke a range of feelings: some people thrive on it, others dread it, and many fall somewhere in between. Regardless of your stance, the ultimate goal remains the same: to emerge successfully from the negotiation. Mastering effective negotiation…
Term sheets are invaluable in that they can serve as a point of orientation during negotiations. Thanks to term sheets it is possible to keep everyone involved, focused and on target. What is a Term Sheet? These nonbinding agreements detail…
By Buzz Harris After deciding to sell a business or purchase a business through a business broker, clients are faced with important decision – which business broker should they choose? Like most industries, there can be significant differences from one…
At some point, the odds are exceptionally high that you’ll need to sell your business. Today, fewer businesses are being passed on to the next generation, increasing the likelihood that you will be selling yours eventually. Regardless of your business’…