I just left a buyer meeting this morning at 7:30. Another broker brought a buyer who I have met before and by his own admittance has looked at over 35 businesses (hint #1). Nice enough gentleman and in course of his introduction to the seller proceeded to give his corporate resume and disgust with small […]
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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 […]
Out Wit, Out Play, Out Last….Your Career is Like a game of Survivor
Its only Tuesday and this week alone I have met three middle aged professionals downsized from their company positions. All bright, experienced, and vibrant. All caught by surprise by the lack f loyalty of their former employer. Long gone are the days of our fathers and grand fathers who worked for the same company for […]
Who do you hire for due diligence? CPA and Attorneys have a role!
Whether you are buying a business or selling one engaging the right professionals is critical to success. Of late I have seen some alarming seller / buyer comments regarding the cost of professional attorneys and or cpa’s when doing a deal or specifically due diligence on a business. Let me say bluntly and for the […]
This is a really nice instagram of the business…
This is a really nice instagram of the business selling process. A picture is worth a thousand words and the selling process of a business is unlike any other sales process. Talk to a professional because this in no way encompasses all the elements or nuances of the process. For more on the selling process […]