Learn the Dynamics and Save the Deal
06 Jul Learn the Dynamics and Save the Deal
Posted at 03:34h in Seller Articles by bbpadmin
Many business owners are unfamiliar with the dynamics of selling a company, because they have never done so. There are numerous possible “deal breakers.” Being aware of the following pitfalls and their remedies should help prevent the possibility of an aborted transaction.
Neglecting the Running of Your Business
A major reason companies with... Continue Reading →
Selling: What Does An Intermediary Expect From You
22 Jun Selling: What Does An Intermediary Expect From You
Posted at 03:30h in Uncategorized by bbpadmin
If you are seriously considering selling your company, you have no doubt considered using the services of an intermediary. You probably have wondered what you could expect from him or her. It works both ways. To do their job, which is selling your company; maximizing the selling price, terms and net proceeds; plus handling... Continue Reading →
Family-Owned Businesses Do Have Choices
14 Jun Family-Owned Businesses Do Have Choices
Posted at 03:27h in Uncategorized by bbpadmin
Family-owned businesses do have some options when it comes time to sell. Selling the entire business may not be the best choice when there are no other family members involved. Here are some choices to be considered:
Internal Transactions
Hire a CEO – This approach is a management exit strategy in which the owner retires, lives off... Continue Reading →
Who Is Today’s Buyer?
01 Jun Who Is Today’s Buyer?
Posted at 03:25h in Uncategorized by bbpadmin
It has always been the American Dream to be independent and in control of one’s own destiny. Owning your own business is the best way to meet that goal. Many people dream about owning their own business, but when it gets right down to it, they just can’t make that leap of faith that is necessary to actually own one’s own business. Business brokers know from... Continue Reading →
Why Deals Fall Apart — Loss of Momentum
24 May Why Deals Fall Apart — Loss of Momentum
Posted at 03:23h in Uncategorized by bbpadmin
Deals fall apart for many reasons – some reasonable, others unreasonable.
For example:
• The seller doesn’t have all his financials up to date.• The seller doesn’t have his legal/environmental/administrative affairs up to date.• The buyer can’t come up with the necessary financing.• The well known “surprise” surfaces causing the deal to fall apart.... Continue Reading →
Personal Goodwill: Who Owns It?
Personal Goodwill has always been a fascinating subject, impacting the sale of many small to medium-sized businesses – and possibly even larger companies. How is personal goodwill developed? An individual starts a business and, during the process, builds one or more of the following:
• A positive personal reputation
• A personal relationship with many of the largest customers and/or suppliers
• Company products, publications,... Continue Reading →
The Three Ways to Negotiate
20 Apr The Three Ways to Negotiate
Posted at 03:18h in Uncategorized by bbpadmin
Basically, there are three major negotiation methods.
1. Take it or leave it. A buyer makes an offer or a seller makes a counter-offer – both sides can let the “chips fall where they may.”
2. Split the difference. The buyer and seller, one or the other, or both, decide to split the difference between what the buyer is willing to offer and what the... Continue Reading →
Due Diligence — Do It Now!
Due diligence is generally considered an activity that takes place as part of the selling process. It might be wise to take a look at the business from a buyer’s perspective in performing due diligence as part of an annual review of the business. Performing due diligence does two things: (1) It provides a valuable assessment of the business by company management, and (2) It offers the company an accurate profile of itself, just in case the... Continue Reading →
Considerations When Selling…Or Buying
05 Apr Considerations When Selling…Or Buying
Posted at 03:14h in Uncategorized by bbpadmin
Important questions to ask when looking at a business…or preparing to have your business looked at by prospective buyers.
• What’s for sale? What’s not for sale? Does it include real estate? Are some of the machines leased instead of owned?
• What assets are not earning money? Perhaps these assets should be sold off.
• What is proprietary?... Continue Reading →
Keys to a Successful Closing
The closing is the formal transfer of a business. It usually also represents the successful culmination of many months of hard work, extensive negotiations, lots of give and take, and ultimately a satisfactory meeting of the minds. The document governing the closing is the Purchase and Sale Agreement. It generally covers the following:
• A description of the transaction – Is it a stock or asset sale?
• Terms of the agreement – This covers the... Continue Reading →