Way back in 2008 business brokers around the country predicted that that aging out of the baby boomer generation would result in what folks were calling the “Seller Tsunami” In short a large group of business owners were supposed to be transition wealth and business creating a pool of acquisition targets for buyers. Well….that didn’t […]
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Business Valuation of Vacation Rental Property Management In Central Florida
Anyone remotely aware of the small business market in Central Florida is no doubt aware that the sale of vacation rental management companies is a significant portion of the market place. For the past several years I have sold dozens of these companies and have come across some really bizarre statements from buyers and brokers […]
Message to Business Sellers and Business Buyers
Dear Entreprenuer, It is time for a view through the looking glass of business sales. In 2014 both volume and the average price of a business sale saw double digit growth (40% and 11% respectively). Certainly this is good news but, as the first quarter rolls around we see some soft date that is not […]
What percent of businesses actually sell?
This stat should scare the heck out of you. Nationally less than 20% of the businesses that go to market actually sell? Business sales are an incredibly emotional and inefficient marketplace with many many variables that cause deal failure. Listen to this radio interview with our CEO Andy Cagnetta to get some insight into reasons […]
10 Commandments to not wreck a deal
Ten Commandments to Avoid Wrecking the Deal! 1. Place A Reasonable Price On Your Business An inflated figure either turns off or slows down potential buyers, rely on your business intermediary to arrive at the best “win-win” price. An “unrealistic price” discourages many buyers from even looking at a business. 2. Carry On “Business As […]