So with the uptick in activity in business sales at the middle market level so too has the uptick of buyer inquiries. A shocking statistic for all is that 90% of buyer contacts that reach out to inquire on listings never pull the trigger. That my friends is a massive number and one that deserves […]
Immigration and Business Buying for Foreign Nationals
How to be a Shark
I am sure everyone is aware or has seen something about the TV series “Shark Tank”. What I am wondering this morning is if anyone out there notices that during these presentations the sellers and the sharks never exchange tax returns or profit and loss statements. Take note of the questions the sharks ask because […]
Books and Records what do they mean
Buying a business is a scary thing. And there is a direct correlation with the quality of the records and the sale “ability” of the deal. The simple fact is that buyers and their advisers relay upon those books to prove to them what the business is really doing. That being said there are some […]
The Latest Statistics on business sales nationwide
Every Quarter Biz Buy Sell releases stats on the state of small business sales in the US. Overall it is pretty good data but in reading this quarters reports some things jumped out. First and foremost the report is on this link: http://ow.ly/PEutp In short things as they stand today are good. Volume is up, […]
When is the Right Time to Sell Your Business?
When is the right time to sell your business? The answer is when you can get the most money for your business! Not to avoid the question or spin a response but this question is the one that weighs on every seller when they are thinking of selling and they must learn the dynamics of […]