When it comes to selling a business, most business owners don't even know where to start or which questions to ask. The entire selling process may seem confusing and overwhelming. Some owners turn to their accountant or legal professional for advice, but those professionals represent only a fraction of the overall solution. When you consider that in a typical selling situation there are no less than four different professionals involved in the transaction ranging from accountants to investment bankers, it is easy to see why many people are afraid to even begin the process. [...]
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When it comes to selling their business, most business owners don’t even know where to start or which questions to ask. The entire selling process may seem confusing and overwhelming. Some owners turn to their CPA/accountant or legal professional for advice, but those professionals represent only a fraction of the overall solution. When you consider that in a typical selling situation there are no less than four different professionals involved in the transaction it is easy to see why many people are hesitant to even begin the process. Selling a business is one of t[...]
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If you have determined now is not the best time for selling your business, you still can begin to take steps today to prepare for selling now or in the near future. Some of the things you can do before the business goes on the market will take time and can be accomplished over the next year or so. Learn the steps you should take to get your business in shape to realize a much higher asking price. To receive your free guide of the 9 Steps to Prepare Your Business to Sell, please complete the form! You will receive an email with a link to th[...]
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So you've grown tired of working for someone else and seeing your hard work and successes failing to get the recognitions and rewards you deserve. You want to be your own boss and in control of your own destiny. You want to own your own business. You are an entrepreneur. But where do you start the process? How do you get the information you need? How do you find the right business for your needs and abilities? How do you get to "know what it is that you don't know"? Where to you get help? Who do[...]
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Buying an existing business is an appealing alternative to starting a company from scratch. But choosing the best business to buy can be a difficult decision. There are three important questions to ask to help identify the best business to buy and narrow down the list of potential companies: - Is the company a good fit for my skills, experience, and future goals? - What does the company sell or what service does it provide, and what's its business model? - Is the company successful, and does it have the potential to grow? [...]
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