So yesterday we are wrapping up final details on a sale and the seller wants to announce to her employees and her customers she has sold the business (the deal hasn’t closed yet). Seems she felt she owed it to them! In short this is bovine feces. Every seller feels like they are the end […]
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The 10 Commandments of Buying a business
Everyone is an expert it seems at buying a #business. Particularly those who have no skin in the game like family and friends. The single most important thing in #buyingabusiness is being educated. The best resource I found when I first started in this business was http://WWW.DIOMO.COM . Richie Parker’s course was a resource I still […]
Investor Visas are not a mystery – Research and Find out the Truth
I recently fought a battle with some folks in my industry who were attempting to manage what is somewhat of a mystery to many lawyers, brokers, buyers and sellers…namely the Various investor visa’s and what would and would not qualify. In short, a broker went to an immigration attorney and asked for him / her […]
Corporate Buyer….learn your lessons and be careful with your “experience”
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 […]
And from the buyer #ambassadorofquan
Dear Michael, I’ve written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users. Details of the Recommendation: “Michael Shea is without question one of the hardest, smartest professionals that I have come into contact with in my 25 year career. I engaged Mike to help me find and buy a business in Orlando. […]