Street Smarts or Book Smarts. When it comes to the small business world I will take a seasoned entrepreneur every time. Particularly nowadays. Unfortunately we are in somewhat of a transition period when the college degree is not equipping students for a business world changing at a speed unseen before. That is not to say […]
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Investor Visas are not a mystery – Research and Find out the Truth
I recently fought a battle with some folks in my industry who were attempting to manage what is somewhat of a mystery to many lawyers, brokers, buyers and sellers…namely the Various investor visa’s and what would and would not qualify. In short, a broker went to an immigration attorney and asked for him / her […]
Corporate Buyer….learn your lessons and be careful with your “experience”
I just left a buyer meeting this morning at 7:30. Another broker brought a buyer who I have met before and by his own admittance has looked at over 35 businesses (hint #1). Nice enough gentleman and in course of his introduction to the seller proceeded to give his corporate resume and disgust with small […]
Sellers don’t really care about the money….really it’s about the QUAN
When you have conversations with entrepreneurs you find out we talk about a wide range of subjects: success, freedom, fulfillment, leadership, family. You see we take the risk of entrepreneurship for intangible reasons as much as for the economic benefits self employment. What makes this important for buyers to understand (who primarily are not entrepreneurs […]
Business Wisdom From Hannibal the Cannibal
Business tips from a serial killer….are you kidding?? Well it actually is classic greek philosophy from Marcus Aurelius….first principals. Sometimes in business we overthink and forget to ask the basic questions…Hannibal poses the question to a young FBI agent during an interview about a suspect…what is its nature? Well when considering a business model […]