Category: For Buyers

Business Brokerage/M&A Market Pulse 3Q20 – 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 2020. The report is a statistical analysis of 352 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25 question survey. This is the final of a three-par ...
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Business Brokerage/M&A Market Pulse 3Q20 – Part 2 of 3

Buying a business For Buyers For Sellers Selling a business Valuation

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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 2020. The report is a statistical analysis of 352 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25 question survey. This is the second of a three-pa ...
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Business Brokerage/M&A Market Pulse 3Q20 – 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 third-quarter market research for 2020. The report is a statistical analysis of 352 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25 question survey. This is the first of a three-par ...
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Business Brokerage/M&A Market Pulse 2Q20 – 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 second-quarter market research for 2020. The report is a statistical analysis of 361 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25 question survey. This is the final of a three-pa ...
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Forgiveness is Such a Delicate Thing (PPP that is…)

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Yesterday, Treasury posted two new forgiveness applications:  a revised version of the longer form and a new EZ form.  Linked below are both the applications and the instructions (which are pretty helpful in navigating the ins and outs of the program).  The new applications take into account the ...
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Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act

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While many have been appreciative of the PPP, some businesses are struggling with some of the forgiveness requirements.  The PPP Flexibility Act (HR 7010 -- Amendment to CARES and PPP SIGNED 060520) signed into law on Friday resolves some of those issues as summarized below (summary courtesy of Zac ...
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PPP – Interim Final Rule (aka more guidance) on “Requirements – Loan Forgiveness”

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Last Friday, the SBA/Treasury issued an Interim Final Rule (gotta love the oxymoron of just the name of this document) for "Requirements – Loan Forgiveness", linked for your reference. Some of the topics that you might find of interest: 2. Loan Forgiveness Process - What is the general proce ...
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness Application

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The SBA recently released (5/15) the first version of the PPP forgiveness application (linked below).  There are certainly going to be tweaks to it going forward, but it does provide specific guidance and calculations for a number of open issues such as:  alternative payroll periods, paid vs. incu ...
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It’s All About Forgiveness (PPP that is…); and Accounting…

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Hopefully at this point you have received your PPP funds if you applied for them (if still waiting, there are a few banks still taking applications, let me know).  And now you are wondering about the forgiveness side of the equation and how the heck do we account for the funds received and hopefull ...
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) FAQ as of May 13, 2020

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Paycheck-Protection-Program-Frequently-Asked-Questions as of May 13, 2020 ...
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Business Brokerage/M&A Market Pulse 1Q20 – Part 3 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 first quarter market research for 2020. The report is a statistical analysis of 416 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25 question survey. This is the final of a three-par ...
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Business Brokerage/M&A Market Pulse 1Q20 – 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 first quarter market research for 2020. The report is a statistical analysis of 416 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25 question survey. This is the second of a three-pa ...
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SBA Paycheck Protection Program FAQs (as of 5-5-20)

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The SBA just updated their FAQs (5-5-20).   Some new items addressed: Defined the 8-week period for forgiveness calculations as "The eight-week period begins on the date the lender makes the first disbursement of the PPP loan to the borrower" Extended the safe harbor deadline to May 14, 20 ...
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Business Brokerage/M&A Market Pulse 1Q20 – 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 first quarter market research for 2020. The report is a statistical analysis of 416 respondents who answered this quarter’s 25 question survey. This is the first of a three-par ...
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SBA Paycheck Protection Program – Round 2 Update

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By now you have probably heard that the PPP will get an additional $310B of funding as the first round of $349B was quickly depleted. This is good news for those of you who applied in the first round but did not get funding, or if you didn’t feel like you needed it then, but circumstances ...
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Paycheck Protection Program FAQ 4-23-20

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PPP FAQ 042320 ...
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Overview Table

Business Information For Buyers For Sellers General Business

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Nice summary table of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) by the Economic Innovation Group.   Paycheck Protection Program Overview (Economic Innovation Group) 032920 ...
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CARES Act Support and Relief for Small Businesses and Individuals

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On Friday, March 27th, the US Government officially approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion stimulus bill. There are several provisions of the CARES Act that, if the qualifications are met, will help support your business and your employees while the ...
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Summary

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SBA Webinar PPP Program Summary 032720 ...
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