Most buyers also prefer confidentiality—they don’t want to spook your team or damage the business they’re trying to acquire.
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Choosing the Right Advisor: Who Should You Trust With Your Life’s Work?
If you’re thinking about selling your business, you’re not just preparing for a transaction—you’re preparing to hand over the keys to something you’ve poured years (maybe decades) of your life into. It’s no wonder the first question most owners ask is: “Who should I trust with my life’s work?” Choosing the right advisor can be […]
Non-Compete Enforceability: Understanding Florida’s Rules on How Far—and How Long—You Can Be Restricted
Sellers worry about being “handcuffed” after closing. Buyers worry about the seller opening a competing business down the street. And both sides often assume non-competes are either ironclad or completely unenforceable.
Employee Retention Plans: Keeping Key Staff from Jumping Ship When the “For Sale” Sign Goes Up
When a business owner decides to sell, the first instinct is often secrecy. But in reality, word almost always leaks—whether through due diligence requests, buyer site visits, or subtle changes in leadership behavior.
Working Capital Peg Example (With Real Numbers) – A Case Study
One thing that kills large deals is working capital PEGs don’t get addressed early by the broker and the parties. Small business owners often run their business with little to no understanding that if they sell to a private equity group of a more sophisticated buyer they will look for the working capital to be given to them in the sale. Here is an example of the way it works.