17th November 2009
If you are interested in starting a career as a business broker in Canada there are some very exciting attributes to the profession. There are also some realities that you must understand before embarking on a career in business brokerage.
Much like a...
05th November 2009
When you consider selling a small business, there are a few ‘typical’ ways in which a small business can be valued. One way is to determine the net vale of the business’s tangible assets such as equipment, machinery, inventory, furniture, etc. Anot...
29th October 2009
It has been said many times that selling a business is an emotional process. As an owner, you must know well in advance what is important to you and also be somewhat flexible on deal terms if you want to successfully sell your company.
When an offer...
23rd October 2009
As a business buyer, it may seem extremely challenging to find good & profitable businesses for sale. The business re-sale marketplace is not as liquid or robust as the MLS system for selling real estate and this can be frustrating. Below is a summary o...
14th October 2009
Selling a middle market company is a different type of transaction that requires a professional business intermediary that is familiar with transacting such deals.
However, listing a business for sale in the ‘middle market’ space can be tricky in...
14th October 2009
Selling a middle market company is a different type of transaction that requires a professional business intermediary that is familiar with transacting such deals.
However, listing a business for sale in the ‘middle market’ space can be tricky in...
30th September 2009
Business brokers typically work very hard to attract business for sale listings. The business brokerage profession is quite demanding and brokers, accordingly, need to be somewhat discerning in the business listings they take on.
The following is an ...
29th September 2009
There are many different businesses for sale listed on the popular websites at any given time. The important thing to notice is that many of these business listings simply languish and so not sell for months or even longer.
Others, however, are able ...
29th September 2009
Business brokers typically work very hard to attract business for sale listings. The business brokerage profession is quite demanding and brokers, accordingly, need to be somewhat discerning in the business listings they take on.
The following is an ...
22nd September 2009
Telling Your Employees When Selling a Business
If you are selling a business, there are many different roles you will need to assume as the owner. You will need to deal with your various advisors on the deal: business broker, accountant and solicitor ...
22nd September 2009
Buying or selling a business is as much an emotional decision as it is a financial one. The point of this article is not to explain that seller’s remorse or the apprehension of a business buyer exists – this much is obvious.
The purpose of this ar...
22nd September 2009
If you are selling a business, there are many different roles you will need to assume as the owner. You will need to deal with your various advisors on the deal: business broker, accountant and solicitor and also still run your business to the best of y...
17th September 2009
Buying a Fitness Club
A fitness club (or fitness centre) can be a great investment. It can also be a great way to make a nice living in a dynamic industry with very compelling economic metrics. Buying a fitness club is not for everyone though.
...
17th September 2009
Why Business Deals Sometimes Fall Apart
The sale of a business can be a winding road cluttered with roadblocks to overcome. As a business owner looking to sell a business or an investor looking to buy one, it is important to be realistic and realize th...
12th September 2009
When a business is sold conditionally, many sellers breathe a sigh of relief that they have found a buyer for their business and that it is smooth sailing until closing day.
This is usually not the case at all. When a business is sold, it usually en...
