Buyers buy a business for many of the same reasons that sellers sell businesses. It is important that the buyer...
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Buying (or Selling) a Business
January 8, 2015
The following is some basic information for anyone considering purchasing a business. Is may also be of interest to anyone...
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The Deal Is Almost Done — Or Is It?
October 8, 2014
The Letter of Intent has been signed by both buyer and seller and everything seems to be moving along just...
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Three Basic Factors of Earnings
July 21, 2014
Two businesses for sale could report the same numeric value for "earnings" and yet be far from equal. Three factors...
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A Listing Agreement is More than Just a Piece of Paper
July 18, 2014
In order to sell one’s business using the services of a business broker, a listing agreement is almost always required....
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What a Buyer May Really Be Looking At
July 17, 2014
Buyers, as part of their due diligence, usually employ accountants to check the numbers and attorneys to both look at...
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A “Pig in a Poke”
May 28, 2014
Once a buyer has negotiated a deal and secured the necessary financing, he or she is ready for the due...
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Company Weaknesses
September 16, 2013
Take two seemingly identical companies with very similar financials, but one of the companies was worth substantially more than the...
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Questions to Consider for the Serious Buyer
July 30, 2013
A serious buyer should have the answers to the following questions: Why are you considering the purchase of a business...
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Five Kinds of Buyers
March 25, 2013
Buyers are generally categorized as belonging to one of the following groups although, in reality, most buyers fit into more...
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Why Deals Don’t Close
March 14, 2013
Sellers Don’t have a valid reason for selling. Are testing the waters to check the market and the price. (They...
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Protected: A Buyer’s Quandary
June 21, 2012
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