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 […]
Buy a Business
And from the buyer #ambassadorofquan
Dear Michael, I’ve written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users. Details of the Recommendation: “Michael Shea is without question one of the hardest, smartest professionals that I have come into contact with in my 25 year career. I engaged Mike to help me find and buy a business in Orlando. […]
From A Happy Seller
Mike, I wanted to write you a quick email and thank you for the outstanding job you have done in selling our business. Both Igor and I have been immensely impressed with the unbelievable job you have done – the dedication, 24/7 accessibility, and ability to find solutions when inevitably something stops during the sale […]
MBA Buyer vs the Small Business Operator
This morning I was reviewing the week and some of the people and situations I dealt with. One gentleman in particular who was buying a business for his daughter (40 year old daughter) made a comment about the lack of sophistication of the sellers. I don’t think the comment was intended as an insult but […]
Education…is critical in the business buying process
I got a contract yesterday from another broker. Contract accepted, everything fine. Then the following day an email from an adviser (not an accountant, not a lawyer) but a professional I do respect making a statement to the buyer that they should not make an offer till they see the tax returns of a business. […]