Category: For Buyers

Your First Conversation with the Seller: Making the Most of It

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Prospective business buyers often make the terrible mistake of being overzealous when talking with a seller for the first time. I get it; you’re excited. Perhaps you have spent a ton of time looking at listings and do not want to waste any time on potential businesses that fail to meet your cr ...
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Want to Sell Your Company in 2019 – Do These 4 Things Now

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If you are considering selling your company in 2019, back by popular demand are four things you should be doing (or not doing as the case may be) between now and year end and over the next few months. A little exit planning background before we tackle the to do list.  According to a recent stu ...
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Business Brokerage/M&A Market Pulse 3Q18 – Part 3 of 3

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By Brandon Mack   The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their third quarter market research for 2018. The report is a statistical analysis of 271 respondents who answered this quarter’s survey. This is the final of a three-part ...
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Business Brokerage/M&A Market Pulse 3Q18 – Part 2 of 3

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By Brandon Mack The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their third quarter market research for 2018. The report is a statistical analysis of 271 respondents who answered this quarter’s survey. This is the second of a three-part series ...
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Business Brokerage/M&A Market Pulse 3Q18 – Part 1 of 3

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By Brandon Mack The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their third quarter market research for 2018. The report is a statistical analysis of 271 respondents who answered this quarter’s survey. This is the first of a three-part series w ...
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Business Brokerage/M&A Market Pulse 2Q18 – Part 3 of 3

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By Brandon Mack The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source has recently published their second quarter market research for 2018. The report is a statistical analysis of 277 respondents who answered a 25-question survey. This is the third and final part of a three-part ...
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Business Brokerage/M&A Market Pulse 2Q18 – Part 2 of 3

Buying a business For Buyers For Sellers Selling a business Valuation

Posted by Ron Buck on

By Brandon Mack The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source has recently published their second quarter market research for 2018. The report is a statistical analysis of 277 respondents who answered a 25-question survey. This is the second of a three-part series where I ...
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Business Brokerage/M&A Market Pulse 2Q18 – Part 1 of 3

Buying a business For Buyers For Sellers Selling a business Valuation

Posted by Ron Buck on

By Brandon Mack The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source has recently published their second quarter market research for 2018. The report is a statistical analysis of 277 respondents who answered a 25-question survey. This is the first of a three-part series where I ...
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Small Business Trends Among Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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Interesting survey results of aspiring entrepreneurs: their goals, rationale, funding options, and challenges. Click Here for Guidant Article ...
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Business Brokerage/M&A Market Pulse 4Q17 – Part 3 of 3

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By Brandon Mack The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their fourth-quarter market research for 2017. The report is a statistical analysis of 264 respondents who answered a 25-question survey. This is the final part of a three-part series wh ...
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Business Brokerage/M&A Market Pulse 4Q17 – Part 2 of 3

Buying a business For Buyers For Sellers Selling a business

Posted by Ron Buck on

By Brandon Mack The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their fourth-quarter market research for 2017. The report is a statistical analysis of 264 respondents who answered a 25-question survey. This is the second of a three-part series where ...
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Business Brokerage/M&A Market Pulse 4Q17 – Part 1 of 3

Buying a business For Buyers For Sellers Selling a business Valuation

Posted by Ron Buck on

By Brandon Mack The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source have recently published their fourth-quarter market research for 2017. The report is a statistical analysis of 264 respondents who answered a 25-question survey. This is the first of a three-part series where I ...
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Top 10 Ways A Transaction Can Go Wrong

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Nice infographic characterizing what can go wrong in a transaction.  I would add to this list: unrealistic structure/terms expectations, inadequate preparation for due diligence, and not working closely enough with the lenders throughout the transaction. [caption id="attachment_696" align="align ...
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WHY YOU NEED A VALUATION

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The buzz is that if you are a Baby Boomer and you want to sell your business in the next few years, then you are in the majority. You are not the only Baby Boomer and will possibly have your business compete against many more similar businesses in both model and industry. In order to be well-prepare ...
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