When new brokers join my firm, I am often asked by them how do I do the volume of deals I do? To me the answers are very intuitive but in reflection I thought about what prohibits deals from getting done….what in effect is the critical factor that kills a deal? To me the answer […]
10 questions a business seller should ask
How Do You Value A Business?
Accurately valuing a small business is often the most challenging part of the process for prospective business buyers. However, it really is a simple process once you understand the terms and processes. Above all, you should realize that valuation is an art, not a science. As a buyer, always keep in mind that the “Asking […]
10 Questions Every Business Seller Should Ask Themselves
One of the most challenging components of being a business broker is getting inventory that is solid and well prepared for sale. Unfortunately sellers generally do not think of selling or seek advice regarding selling until it is far too late. Here are 10 Questions sellers should ask themselves before selling their businesses: 1. IS […]
Why Buy an Existing Business?
1. What are your biggest challenges right now? You want be aware of potential minefields, says Chet Walden, president and CEO of Walden Businesses, an Atlanta-based management and acquisitions firm. For example, if you’re buying a company that will need $1 million in capital improvements, he says, you need to learn that upfront while […]