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The Emotional Side of Selling Your Business

By Mike Metzger It probably goes without saying that selling a business can be an emotional experience.  Very few owners can completely distance themselves from their business . . . after all, this is their baby.  Unfortunately, this sometimes leads to irrational decisions that can hinder or bloc

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The Importance of Privacy in a Business Sale

Selling your business puts you in a dilemma. On the one hand, you need to advertise to those who might be interested in buying it. On the other, you need to keep your intentions completely private, so news of a sale doesn’t damage your business. How do you walk that tightrope? The answer is

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Business Valuation Basics – What is SDE & Why does it matter to me?

Seller’s Discretionary Earnings aka SDE is one of the most crucial concepts when valuing a small business. Put simply for those of us with a finance/investment banking background: SDE is to Small Business as EBITDA is to Big Business. Put simply for those with non-financial backgrounds you can t

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If you think you are ready to sell – Ask yourself these questions:

By Simon Paine - Murphy Business Brokers, Charlotte NC   If I sell the business now, will I get enough money to satisfy my needs? Will I really improve my personal financial position, or should I wait a little bit longer? Define priorities: Do I want an all-cash deal, so that

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Want to Sell Your Company in 2019? Do These 4 Things Now

If you are considering selling your company in 2020, 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 study

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Want to Sell Your Company in 2019 – Do These 4 Things Now

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

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 series w

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Business Brokerage/M&A Market Pulse 3Q18 – Part 2 of 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Think Like a Buyer When Selling Your Business

When you're hoping to sell your business there are a number of things to be concerned about. There are a few ways you can get a step-up on your buyer and anticipate their moves before they have thought them up themselves. If you want to swim with the piranhas you're going to have to nip a fe

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Think Like a Buyer When Selling Your Business

When you're hoping to sell your business there are a number of things to be concerned about. There are a few ways you can get a step-up on your buyer and anticipate their moves before they have thought them up themselves. If you want to swim with the piranhas you're going to have to nip a fe

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Hire A Business Broker When Selling A Business

Selling a business is a complicated and an intricate procedure. However, business brokers play a fundamental role in getting along the process to make it a successful deal. There are several factors and cautions involved that should to be considered before stepping out to sell your business. Findin

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Hire A Business Broker When Selling A Business

Selling a business is a complicated and an intricate procedure. However, business brokers play a fundamental role in getting along the process to make it a successful deal. There are several factors and cautions involved that should to be considered before stepping out to sell your business. Findin

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WHY YOU NEED A VALUATION

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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WHY YOU NEED A VALUATION

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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