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29th September 2009
If you are interested in buying a franchise business, it may behoove you to do so through a franchise broker. You should also consider utilizing the advice of a professional franchise consultant.
So, What Exactly is a Franchise Broker?
A franchise b... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th 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 ... Read >
Author: Anne Brown29th 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 ... Read >
Author: Anne Brown23rd September 2009
Start thinking about buying an established business if you want to avoid the immense risks involved in starting one. Not everyone wants to start a business from scratch, and buying a business with the infrastructure in place lets you focus on building it ... Read >
Author: kka22nd 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 ... Read >
Author: Anne Brown22nd 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... Read >
Author: Anne Brown17th 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... Read >
Author: Anne Brown16th September 2009
Starting a business and making it successful encompasses a great deal of work, but sometimes it gets overwhelming and you feel that selling it is the best option for you. While the current business market is shaky with the global recession affecting every... Read >
Author: Business Wizard03rd September 2009
People who are looking to buy a business often contact business brokers to help them conduct a search for a business.
Although business searches are routinely conducted for larger scale transactions (mergers & acquisitions level deals that are several... Read >
Author: Anne Brown03rd September 2009
Oftentimes, business brokers are approached by business owners who are thinking of selling a business that has little or no tangible assets. Because there are minimal physical assets associated with the business, owners may think that the value of the bus... Read >
Author: Anne Brown02nd September 2009
Question: I am tired of running my restaurant franchise. How do I sell it?
Answer: Many franchisors face this same predicament. Not only are restaurant franchises resold every day, but it is very common to see all types of franchises for sale on the r... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th August 2009
When you decide to sell a business, it is important to determine a fair selling price but you, as the business owner, must also have a fairly good grasp of the other costs involved in the sale. An accountant and lawyer should certainly advise you on thes... Read >
Author: Anne Brown25th August 2009
If you are thinking of selling a business and have decided to work with a business broker, you may have some questions on how business brokers (typically) market a business for sale. Although there is no ‘cookie cutter’ approach to selling businesses... Read >
Author: Anne Brown19th August 2009
Columbus, OH, 08/17/2009-If you are a business owner and want to sell your business there is one major thing to consider; hiring a business broker for assistance. The following is a simplified description of what a business broker does, and a list of the... Read >
Author: Ryan Rodgers18th August 2009
Searching the business for sale listings online can be a very trying experience – especially for those who are unaware how difficult it may be to find a good business for sale.
The market to find an existing company to purchase in Ontario is quite... Read >
Author: Anne Brown09th August 2009
1. Does the broker have experience selling internet businesses: Make sure the business broker you select to sell your internet business has experience or knowledge with selling internet businesses. Most of the buyers who are looking for internet businesse... Read >
Author: Dhaval Patel05th August 2009
Sometimes the decision to sell a business is made for you, not by you. Selling a business when you have to (not want to) can be one of the most stressful experiences that an entrepreneur can go through.
Perhaps there is a family sickness, a persona... Read >
Author: Anne Brown05th August 2009
Buying a business is a task that requires discipline and focus. It truly is a much different process than buying a property. Finding businesses for sale that appeal to you may take time and you may have a few false starts along the way.
The key is... Read >
Author: Anne Brown29th July 2009
There are an array of essential factors which must be dealt with when purchasing a business, so many in fact, that just the thought of them can easily make your head spin. This invariably occurs when you're engaged in negotiations to purchase a business i... Read >
Author: Richard Parker19th July 2009
If you are a business owner thinking that the time is right to sell, there are a few options that are open to you. Usually though, it boils down to selling the business privately or using the services of a business broker. This article will focus on a f... Read >
Author: Anne Brown19th July 2009
An interesting question that often arises during a business sale is the level of “experience” required by the buyer of the business. For instance, if you own a printing shop and listed it for sale with a business broker, what would the ‘ideal’ bu... Read >
Author: Anne Brown16th July 2009
When you're thinking about selling your business, you'll want to position your business to get the best return. Here are a few things you can do to get started:
• Document your track record of growth.
• Prepare your financials.
• Coordinate ... Read >
Author: Barbara Molvar16th July 2009
If you are thinking about buying a business, there are many factors you need to consider. Is now the time to invest? What are your goals? When preparing to buy a business, you should:
• Choose a business that fits who you are and what you want to ... Read >
Author: Barbara Molvar11th July 2009
If you want to sell your company, there are some “rules” that you should consider in order to have a successful transaction. Selling a business requires discipline, a sound strategy and strong advisors. While these ‘rules’ won’t guarantee that... Read >
Author: Anne Brown05th July 2009
“I’m selling my business and I don’t know where to start!” – this is a common phrase heard often by business brokers. Selling your business does not have to be complicated but it is a process that is unique and one that most business owners don... Read >
Author: Anne Brown05th July 2009
If you are considering a franchise business for sale there are some positives and negatives to explore. Buying a franchise business is a great way to go into business but there are some unique aspects to franchise ownership to think about. This article ... Read >
Author: Anne Brown02nd July 2009
"How to buy a business and sell a business" - Vital question you need to ask yourself
Over the years of buying and selling businesses we have witnessed both "sides of the fence", the good and the bad.
As we have observed over the years business br... Read >
Author: Business Broker01st July 2009
"How to buy a business"-Beware of Business Brokers”
I would like to take the time today to explain a few things about business brokers and their whole demeanor when buying or selling a business.
As with any other type of "broker", they are only wo... Read >
Author: Business Broker01st July 2009
If you are thinking about selling a business, or perhaps investing in one, then you may have considered using the services of a business broker. Although using the services of a business brokerage are advisable, it is important to note that not all busin... Read >
Author: Anne Brown01st July 2009
Buying a small business for sale is a much different purchase than a larger, more complex mergers & acquisition transaction. A small business purchase is based on sound financials but it is also based on the right fit with the buyer. Compatibility with ... Read >
Author: Anne Brown26th June 2009
There is a flood of people who are interested in selling their business in the market right now. On one hand, the recession has forced many businessmen to reconsider their goals and many are opting out of the businesses they started with much vigor. On th... Read >
Author: Mark Waltzer23rd June 2009
If you are a small business owner thinking of selling your business you may have many questions about the process and how to go about doing it. The business sale process is quite unique (much different than selling real estate) and there are many misconc... Read >
Author: Anne Brown23rd June 2009
Is it really a good idea?
There are a small group of business owners that have the desire to try and sell a business themselves without using the services of a business intermediary (without a “business broker”). Sometimes this may make sense, dep... Read >
Author: Anne Brown15th June 2009
Business brokers can certainly make life easier for a person interested in buying a business. The process to buy a business has some challenges and working with professional business brokers can certainly bring some clarity to the process.
This artic... Read >
Author: Anne Brown15th June 2009
Some reasons You Should Use a Business Broker
Many times, when owners of small businesses decide to sell they think about the option of selling their businesses themselves, without the services of a business broker. Although there are scenarios where ... Read >
Author: Anne Brown12th June 2009
If you are considering selling a business there are some things you can do to make the process (much) easier and smoother. In preparation, you can certainly make your business more marketable and appealing in the eyes of business buyers.
1. Resolve a... Read >
Author: Anne Brown07th June 2009
If you want to become an Atlanta business broker, then you must be aware of certain factors. Working as Atlanta business broker is not at all an easy job. You cannot start working alone and make yourself a well known Atlanta business broker in a few days.... Read >
Author: Navneet Singh05th June 2009
Before you embark on selling a business you should consider the variables in your industry that most impact business valuation. For most small businesses, it is usually increasing revenue, profit and margins. There are other real issues to consider thou... Read >
Author: Anne Brown05th June 2009
Who Can Sell Businesses in Toronto?
There are many ‘professionals’ who advertise that they are business brokers in Toronto, Ontario. These ‘business brokers’ offer services to assist business buyers and sellers in the business sale process. H... Read >
Author: Anne Brown05th June 2009
What to look for in the professional you work with
To be a professional business intermediary (or “sales representative” or business broker in Ontario) takes a unique blend of skill, experience, education – and proper licensing and registration. ... Read >
Author: Anne Brown18th May 2009
If you are looking to list your business for sale, there are several reasons to work with a qualified business broker. Here is a checklist of 10 reasons why business sellers should work with a business broker:
1. Pre-sale issues. Oftentimes, busines... Read >
Author: Anne Brown18th May 2009
When you are in the market to buy a business it is important to choose the right business brokers to work with to help you in your quest to find the right business for sale. Although many “professionals” hold themselves out to be qualified to represe... Read >
Author: Anne Brown07th May 2009
Many times, business owners make the decision to sell a business and too quickly dive into a listing arrangement without considering all of the consequences.
As a business owner looking to sell a business, here are a couple of issues to keep in mind i... Read >
Author: Anne Brown05th May 2009
Being a leading Atlanta business broker is not an easy task. It requires huge knowledge and of course a well versed team of dedicated intermediaries. The company must have access to thousands of qualified buyers with relevant financial experiences. If it ... Read >
Author: Navneet Singh28th April 2009
Most businessmen sell a business only once or twice in their lifetime. Selling a business may be the most difficult task for a businessman who might have taken years to build a profitable and reputable business. When he puts it up for sale, he hopes to re... Read >
Author: Mark Waltzer23rd April 2009
What can I expect when dealing with them?
Many people don’t have a clear idea of what business brokerages can do for them, yet they play a crucial role for many business owners and prospective buyers looking to sell or buy. Buying or selling a busin... Read >
Author: Anne Brown22nd April 2009
What’s the Process?
If you are looking for information on how to sell a business, here is a quick summary of the steps that are usually required. Selling a business is a much more involved process than selling real estate. It takes a specific set o... Read >
Author: Anne Brown22nd April 2009
Expectations as a Business Seller
When you deal with business brokers to help you sell your business there are a few things to keep in mind. You should have some expectations of what business brokers can do for you and what skills they can bring to th... Read >
Author: Anne Brown22nd April 2009
Some Reasons to Consider
The process of selling your business is usually similar for many people – get your business ready to be sold, talk to a business broker and have them help you find a buyer and complete a transaction. There are, however, many... Read >
Author: Anne Brown18th April 2009
The role of the Internet
Selling a business today is much different than 20 years ago. Today, businesses for sale are searched for and marketed for much differently. The role of the Internet has radically altered the way in which businesses are sold.... Read >
Author: Anne Brown18th April 2009
What are the Options?
The decision to sell your business is a milestone. Selling a business that you have worked so hard at and so long for is difficult for many people. However, when you do decide that the time is right to sell then you must do ev... Read >
Author: Anne Brown17th April 2009
Finding one isn’t always that easy. Here are some options…
If you are looking to buy a business for sale there are certainly many options available to you to start your search. This article will explore the different options that Canadian busines... Read >
Author: Anne Brown13th March 2009
There is a general dilemma of whether business brokers are worth the fees they charge. Many buyers and sellers of various businesses will use some business brokers' service so they could get assistance with the business-for-sale transactions. To put it si... Read >
Author: Mel C23rd February 2009
Owning a gas station and convenience store is no longer for the faint of heart. The past few years, the default rate in this asset class is the highest it has been in years. Not only is owning a gas station and convenience store more difficult than it ha... Read >
Author: hjaynes23rd February 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Kaye Dennan
Writing a business plan is essential if you want to borrow money? It really isn't that difficult to find the information, but it can be time consuming especially when you are keen to get your business up and running.
I... Read >
Author: clickwriter09th February 2009
Few people enter into business with any thought of how they will exit the business and realize returns in their investment of time, money & resources. Most entrepreneurs are too busy getting their business to a point that it becomes a profitable smooth ru... Read >
Author: George30312th January 2009
If you’ve attempted to buy a business on your own before, you would have found that it isn’t very easy and brings forth a large amount of complex matters.
This is where business brokers come in. They can give you ample and professional guidance whi... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson12th January 2009
If you’ve attempted to buy a business on your own before, you would have found that it isn’t very easy and brings forth a large amount of complex matters.
This is where business brokers come in. They can give you ample and professional guidance whi... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson18th December 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Linda Feinholz
Much of my work with entrepreneurs focuses on building their business. Depending on their company's stage of growth, that has meant showing them various options, many they've given only a moment's thought to, and some ... Read >
Author: Linda Feinholz01st December 2008
Many people choose their business brokers by simply picking out the first choice from the yellow pages or asking around. They do not do their homework or paying much attention to credentials. If you want to sell or buy a business, choosing the right busin... Read >
Author: quinlanmurray01st December 2008
Many people choose their business brokers by simply picking out the first choice from the yellow pages or asking around. They do not do their homework or paying much attention to credentials. If you want to sell or buy a business, choosing the right busin... Read >
Author: quinlanmurray22nd November 2008
Developing a business requires years of dedication, hard work and persistence. When the time comes to sell this business you deserve to acquire the highest possible price on offer. Unless you’re in a hot industry accessing a significant pool of buyers i... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson22nd November 2008
Developing a business requires years of dedication, hard work and persistence. When the time comes to sell this business you deserve to acquire the highest possible price on offer. Unless you’re in a hot industry accessing a significant pool of buyers i... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson23rd September 2008
Recent economic meltdown might compel many small business owners to put their businesses for sale. With many layoffs due to the fall of three of the five major US investment banks, Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch, and other the two remaini... Read >
Author: Mark Waltzer17th September 2008
You're better off buying an established business rather than starting a new one. Buying an existing business is already operating cash flow for the established customer base, vendor relations, employee training, established business.
An up and running ... Read >
Author: markgulf15th September 2008
If you have ever tried to sell a business or buy a business you will know it’s no child’s play and involves many complex issues. Business brokers can provide the expert guidance essential for showcasing businesses for sale or businesses for acquisitio... Read >
Author: Mark Waltzer15th September 2008
All About Business Brokers:
Business Brokers are the professionals who aid in selling and buying of businesses. Main job of these brokers is to act like a buffer amid the buyer and seller. These brokers help individuals in search to buy existing busine... Read >
Author: Joel Muller09th September 2008
Why is it better to start a business broker franchise rather than start a new business from bottom? The answer is that franchising offers several advantages. You can be positive about achieving success. Here’s what we mean.
The Risk Factor
Some b... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson09th September 2008
Why is it better to start a business broker franchise rather than start a new business from bottom? The answer is that franchising offers several advantages. You can be positive about achieving success. Here’s what we mean.
The Risk Factor
Some b... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson26th June 2008
Inventory Issues When Buying Or Selling A Small Business – 7 Key Items
Have you ever counted 3,546 small plastic insects?
I have.
One of my first sales as a business broker years ago, involved a party store that was sold to a young couple by th... Read >
Author: Henry Funk25th May 2008
As a Business Broker one of the most common questions I receive from small business owners and entrepreneurs I meet is this the following: How do I get a quick idea what my business might be worth? More often that not, most of these individuals are just l... Read >
Author: ray haiber29th April 2008
As a business broker and franchise sales consultant I am often asked what the general process is to sell a franchise business. It’s a valid and important question because at some point the vast majority of franchise owners will want to sell their busine... Read >
Author: ray haiber01st April 2008
Gone are the days of when all you had to do to sell a business or property was to place an ad in the local paper. With new businesses added to the business for sale market every day giving potential buyers more businesses to choose from, I don’t have to... Read >
Author: Jim McDonald31st March 2008
I was disgusted with myself after losing close to a half a million dollars of the two million my uncle Henry left me. It wasn’t because I was a stupid man but only because I was picking the wrong businesses to go into. On the advice of a close friend I ... Read >
Author: melpol31st March 2008
Selling your business privately saves money. Since you won't be working with a broker, there will be no need to pay a commission. Not only will this result in more profit for you, more importantly, it may help you set a more attractive price for your busi... Read >
Author: Jim McDonald07th March 2008
Life Settlements: Like a deer in headlights!
It seems Business Brokers and some of their largest Associations still need to learn about the Life Settlement opportunity! I have spent hours listening to some of the most successful Business Brokers shari... Read >
Author: Lance Wallach06th March 2008
A business broker is a person or a brokerage firm that liaises between buyers and sellers of private businesses. They are also known as intermediaries or business transfer agents. The business broker also becomes known as the agent of the principal, which... Read >
Author: Oliver Wu16th February 2008
Those business owners who decide to take advantage of a favorable market should act quickly to launch the selling process. There are vital steps to take--and crucial realizations to face--in preparing for this all-important transaction.
1. Resolve curr... Read >
Author: Steve10th February 2008
1. Place a reasonable price on your business. Since an inflated figure either turns off or slows down potential buyers, rely on your business broker to help you arrive at the best "win-win" price.
2. Carry on "business as usual." Don't become so obsess... Read >
Author: Steve01st February 2008
When advertising your business for sale, it is not necessary to seek the services of a business broker.
There is no question that the skills and qualification of a professional business broker will provide are valuable in the business selling process, bu... Read >
Author: Jim McDonald23rd January 2008
After you have made the decision of selling your business, the next decision you have to make is whether or not you should use a business broker.
Most people these days are opting to sell their businesses privately to try and save on the commissions th... Read >
Author: Jim McDonald14th January 2008
Inadequate preparation will almost certainly cost you the sale of your business. If potential customers for the sale of your business experience any delays on requested information, they will usually be scared away, and who can blame them. If they feel yo... Read >
Author: Jim McDonald10th August 2007
Most business owners sometimes become confused about what their business is actually worth. In real terms a business is worth what a buyer is prepared to pay.
To achieve the best sale outcome a business must be:
- Market priced
- Prepared for sa... Read >
Author: Nathan Kelly30th July 2007
Question: I am tired of running my restaurant franchise. How do I sell it?
Answer: Many franchisors face this same predicament. Not only are restaurant franchises resold every day, but it is very common to see all types of franchises for sale on the r... Read >
Author: abul kashem24th July 2007
If you're considering selling your business or buying a new business, it won't be long before you begin to wonder if you need a business broker to handle the deal. Whether or not you really need a business broker depends on how much of the deal you intend... Read >
Author: Jim McDonald13th July 2007
Are you looking to buy a business? Or maybe sell one? Before you go very far in the sales or purchase process, you'll need to decide whether you're going to handle everything yourself or use the services of business brokers. How can you best make that dec... Read >
Author: Jim McDonald18th April 2007
It’s not uncommon for businesses to be put out for sale these days. There are actually hundreds of businesses out there waiting for a buyer at any given time. If you want to sell your own business at a high price you have to make it stand out and be abl... Read >
Author: Ken Wilson06th January 2007
The Best Home BusinessWritten by Kevin KannmacherSo, you want to start your own business? You have workedat a large corporation, and decided that you can do betterthan they can. Besides, look at how much they charge theirclients. If you could charge just ... Read >
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19th July 2006
Business brokers don't have it easy. It seems as though many brokers have their stories of how they have dealt with unhappy clients trying to cut out of the deal after escrow is closed. Some business brokers can tell their woes of how they were shorted on... Read >
Author: Patrick Altoft17th May 2006
I've always loved the saying, "Fortune favors the bold." My good friend (and marketing genius), John Alanis tells me that this saying was probably attributed to Julius Caesar, but it may even predate him. There's another version of it I like even better,... Read >
Author: Kevin Thompson09th December 2005
HOW TO SELL YOUR OWN BUSINESS
By David M. Kauppi, CBI, President Mid Market Capital
Not Recommended for Companies with Sales Greater than $1 Million
PURPOSE: To provide a quick guide to business owners that desire to sell their business but do ... Read >
Author: Dave Kauppi28th October 2005
Start thinking about buying an established business if you want to avoid the immense risks involved in starting one. Not everyone wants to start a business from scratch, and buying a business with the infrastructure in place lets you focus on building it ... Read >
Author: Matt Bacak29th August 2005
Vested Business Brokers offers all services required in buying a business:
1.Initial Consultation - You will have a one-on-one via phone or in person with a broker in your area to discuss all of your questions and concerns regarding the business buying p... Read >
Author: Ray Philip23rd August 2005
SELLING YOUR BUSINESS WHY USE A BUSINESS BROKER
By David M. Kauppi, CBI, President Mid Market Capital
Perhaps the most important business transaction you will ever pursue is the sale of your business. Many business owners attempt to do it themsel... Read >
Author: Dave Kauppi23rd August 2005
INDIVIDUAL BUYERS/INVESTORS
BUYING YOUR FIRST BUSINESS
By David M. Kauppi, CBI
As a professional M&A intermediary I am amazed when I hear others in my profession at industry meetings proclaim, "I don't work with individual buyers." They put it... Read >
Author: Dave Kauppi
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