Structuring the purchase of a business is an issue that should be faced early in the selling decision. Ultimately, the final structure of the
When contemplating the sale of a business, an important option to consider is seller financing. Many potential buyers don’t have the necessary capital or
In the practical sense, when selling a business, goodwill is all the hard work and effort the seller has put into the business over
“Confidentiality Agreement – A pact that forbids buyers, sellers, and their agents in a given business deal from disclosing information about the transaction to
The following might be a subtitle for this true account of how one deal was put together: “In spite of everything, you need only
Unlike that poetic title of an old-time standard song, Red Sails in the Sunset, red flags are not a pretty sight. They can cause
When it comes time to sell the company, a seller’s prime concern is one of confidentiality. Owners are afraid that “if the word gets
“The most successful integrations were directed by people who placed the common good of the combined organization and its customers before all else.” From:
Settle all litigation and environmental issues before putting the company on the market. Hire a good transaction lawyer, because the buyer will also. If
A sellers memorandum includes all those points one would normally expect to see in any business plan, to wit: an executive summary, a business
How long does it take to sell my business? It generally takes, on average, between five to eight months to sell most businesses. Keep
You, as the seller, are an integral part of the total marketing program. We would like to offer a few friendly recommendations that will