by chelly@marketingwiththeagency.com | Apr 29, 2015 | Seller Articles, Valuation
Business valuations are almost always difficult and often complex. A valuation is also frequently subject to the judgment of the person conducting it. In addition, the person conducting the valuation must assume that the information furnished to him or her is...
by chelly@marketingwiththeagency.com | Apr 22, 2015 | Seller Articles, Selling a Business
Some years ago, when Ted Kennedy was running for president of the United States, a commentator asked him why he wanted to be president. Senator Kennedy stumbled through his answer, almost ending his presidential run. Business owners, when asked questions by potential...
by chelly@marketingwiththeagency.com | Apr 16, 2015 | Seller Articles, Selling a Business
Normalized Financial Statements – Statements that have been adjusted for items not representative of the current status of the business. Normalizing statements could include such adjustments as a non-recurring event, such as attorney fees expended in litigation....
by chelly@marketingwiththeagency.com | Mar 23, 2015 | Blog, Buyer Articles, Seller Articles
When the sale of a business falls apart, everyone involved in the transaction is disappointed – usually. Sometimes the reasons are insurmountable, and other times they are minuscule – even personal. Some intermediaries report a closure rate of 80 percent; others say...
by chelly@marketingwiththeagency.com | Mar 18, 2015 | Blog, Buyer Articles, Seller Articles
A recent study revealed that only about 28 percent of family businesses have developed a succession plan. Here are a few tips for family-owned businesses to ponder when considering selling the business: You may have to consider a lower price if maintaining jobs...
