It is the time of year when we get the results from the listings sites for national stats on business sales. It is also when we as a company at Transworld Business Advisors review internal statistics. Now in most cases business brokers stats don’t mean alot but given that we are the largest and do […]
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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 […]
Shark Tank and The Valuation Gap
So i just wrapped up a listing appointment. This young lady had a 20 Year old pet grooming business. “Jane” leads off with telling my that we have spoken before and that i am the 4th business broker she has spoken to. I asked her what my colleagues gave her for valuations? She pulled out […]
10 Questions You Must Ask Before Buying a Business
10 Questions You Must Ask Before Buying a Business 10 Questions You Must Ask Before Buying a Business 1. What are your biggest challenges right now? You want be aware of potential minefields. For example, if you’re buying a company that will need $1 million in capital improvements, you need to learn that upfront while […]