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Planning
The Most Important Items To Include In A Promissory Note
If a purchaser of a small business does not have all of the capital to purchase the business, the seller may offer se...
Why Small Business Owners May Choose “for sale by owner” When Exiting Their Business
If you own and manage a business with a valuation under $2,000,000, and you’re seeking help from a business broker ...
What if I Don’t Dissolve my Business Properly?
If your business structure is a corporation, then you filed for Articles of Incorporation through the Secretary of St...
Selling A Small Business And Tax Considerations: What Sellers Need To Know
When selling a business, the purchase price is determined by the separate values of the various assets and liabilitie...
Closing A Small Business And Taxes: What You Need To Know
When you decide to close your business, whether the decision is based on plans for retirement or economic factors, ta...
Planning A Business Exit? Here’s How To Talk To Your Business Partner
Having a business partner brings with it a commitment to work together through highs and lows. Over time, you’ve...
Three Tips For Getting Your Financials Ready To Share With A Buyer
The tax returns serve as a legal, objective verification of the amounts that you claim your business has earned. A p...
What is a multiple and how does it apply what a business is worth?
Like any small business owner, you want to know how much your business is worth. Once you receive an estimate, the ne...
How To Value A Small Business
Every business owner wants to know “how much is my business worth?” Let’s be honest, you built your business an...
Why You Need To Think About Digital Marketing Before Selling Your Business
Digitalization is rapidly taking over society and an online presence is a must for any business. As a small business ...
3 Things You Need To Know About Business Valuation
In a study conducted by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), 70% of entrepreneurs think about th...
When Is The Right Season To Sell Your Business
Planning to sell your business can seem to be overwhelming. How much is the business worth? Who will buy the business...
Definitions
What is a multiple and how does it apply what a business is worth?
Like any small business owner, you want to know how much your business is worth. Once you receive an estimate, the ne...
What Is Seller Financing and Why Is It So Common When Selling A Small Business?
Traditional banks are one source of financing when a small business owner is selling a business. But when you dig int...
Seller’s Discretionary Earnings
Seller’s Discretionary Earnings is also referred to as Seller’s Discretionary Cash Flow, Adjusted Cash Flow, Owne...
Comparables
Ideally, as an owner, you want to ensure your business is not undervalued when the time comes to exit the business wh...
Asset Purchase Agreement
What happens if you are struggling to sell your small business? What if a buyer is seeking some of your key assets bu...
Due Diligence
Due diligence is the process where the buyer has an unveiled look at the business you’re selling to investigate it ...
Business Continuity Plan
No one expects it but unforeseen circumstances do happen and cause major disruptions to your ability to run a busines...
Definitions Page
Exiting a small business will likely include preparing financial statements for potential buyers as well as obtaining...
What Is An ‘Add Back’ And Why Is It Important To My Business Valuation?
One of the first things that a prospective buyer will look at is the financial statements for your business (3 years...
What Are Asset Purchase Agreements?
An asset purchase agreements are an agreement that lays out the terms and conditions of the sale of the assets of a...
Selling a Business
Selling The Business: How To Break The News To Employees
As a business owner, you might find yourself walking on a fine line between full transparency and divulging too much ...
What Is Seller Financing and Why Is It So Common When Selling A Small Business?
Traditional banks are one source of financing when a small business owner is selling a business. But when you dig int...
When Is The Right Season To Sell Your Business
Planning to sell your business can seem to be overwhelming. How much is the business worth? Who will buy the business...
Does It Make Sense To Sell Your Business To A Competitor?
Preparing to sell your business can be an emotional rollercoaster ride, and the last thing you may consider during th...
Comparables
Ideally, as an owner, you want to ensure your business is not undervalued when the time comes to exit the business wh...
Due Diligence
Due diligence is the process where the buyer has an unveiled look at the business you’re selling to investigate it ...
Is Selling A Business Online A Myth?
When was the last time you clicked on an advertisement while visiting one of your favorite websites? If you’re like...
Do I Need A Legal Agreement If I Plan To Pass My Business To One Of My Children?
One of the biggest dreams for many small business owners is to pass their business onto their children. With many...
5 Ways to Add Value to Your Business Prior to Selling
When selling your business, there are many strategies you can use to increase the valuation of your business. ...
Why Millennials May Be Great Buyers For Small Businesses
One of the most challenging decisions business owners like you have to make is who will succeed you. Who will be the ...
Selling A Business To A Family Member: Are You Making The Right Choice?
Are you thinking about selling your business to a family member but not sure about your decision? Read this blog to...
Selling A Small eCommerce Business? Talk To A Local Retailer
A number of people have successfully started an online business as a “side hustle” or a labor of love or with the...
Finance
The Most Important Items To Include In A Promissory Note
If a purchaser of a small business does not have all of the capital to purchase the business, the seller may offer se...
Why Small Business Owners May Choose “for sale by owner” When Exiting Their Business
If you own and manage a business with a valuation under $2,000,000, and you’re seeking help from a business broker ...
What if I Don’t Dissolve my Business Properly?
If your business structure is a corporation, then you filed for Articles of Incorporation through the Secretary of St...
Selling A Small Business And Tax Considerations: What Sellers Need To Know
When selling a business, the purchase price is determined by the separate values of the various assets and liabilitie...
Closing A Small Business And Taxes: What You Need To Know
When you decide to close your business, whether the decision is based on plans for retirement or economic factors, ta...
3 Common Bookkeeping Mistakes Most Small Business Owners Make
When selling your business, you need the financials to be ready. When it comes to the business financials, you’ll w...
Articles of dissolution, what is it, and why is it important?
Articles of Dissolution, what is it, and why is it important? Exiting a business, especially if you have not planned...
Three Tips For Getting Your Financials Ready To Share With A Buyer
The tax returns serve as a legal, objective verification of the amounts that you claim your business has earned. A p...
What is a multiple and how does it apply what a business is worth?
Like any small business owner, you want to know how much your business is worth. Once you receive an estimate, the ne...
How To Value A Small Business
Every business owner wants to know “how much is my business worth?” Let’s be honest, you built your business an...
3 Things You Need To Know About Business Valuation
In a study conducted by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), 70% of entrepreneurs think about th...
Seller’s Discretionary Earnings
Seller’s Discretionary Earnings is also referred to as Seller’s Discretionary Cash Flow, Adjusted Cash Flow, Owne...
Alternatives to Selling
Articles of dissolution, what is it, and why is it important?
Articles of Dissolution, what is it, and why is it important? Exiting a business, especially if you have not planned...
5 Things You Can Do When Your Business Value Is Not What You Expected
Getting a valuation for your business that is lower than what you expected can come as an unwelcome surprise. It can ...
Asset Purchase Agreement
What happens if you are struggling to sell your small business? What if a buyer is seeking some of your key assets bu...
Do I Need A Legal Agreement If I Plan To Pass My Business To One Of My Children?
One of the biggest dreams for many small business owners is to pass their business onto their children. With many...
7 Things To Consider Before Passing A Business On To A Family Member
Passing a business down to a family member can be an occasion for celebration for the business owner and the family, ...
How To Manage The Stress And Disappointment From Closing Your Small Business
Data also suggests that many businesses close due to personal reasons such as illness/injury, age, or selling the bus...
3 Steps To Take Before Dissolving Your Business
Dissolving a business is the final step in shutting down a business and it is a must-do. When a business is dissolved,...
What Are Asset Purchase Agreements?
An asset purchase agreements are an agreement that lays out the terms and conditions of the sale of the assets of a...
Personal
Selling The Business: How To Break The News To Employees
As a business owner, you might find yourself walking on a fine line between full transparency and divulging too much ...
Planning A Business Exit? Here’s How To Talk To Your Business Partner
Having a business partner brings with it a commitment to work together through highs and lows. Over time, you’ve...
4 Common Emotions A New Small Business Owner May Experience
There are various reasons why people are motivated to have their own businesses. According to a study conducted by Gu...
4 Signs That Burnout Is Driving You To Exit Your Business
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly affected small businesses. The most common impact is loss of revenue, reported...
Retiring Boomers And Their Impact In Small Business Transition
We are currently in the midst of the silver tsunami. That is, entrepreneurs aged 55–73 years old who are part of th...
Business Continuity Plan
No one expects it but unforeseen circumstances do happen and cause major disruptions to your ability to run a busines...
Take These 3 Steps To Prepare For Exiting Your Small Business
Most small business owners aim to sell their business someday. According to a PNC Bank survey, 78% of owners plan to ...
4 Tips To Handle Emotions When Letting Go Of Your Small Business
One of the best things about having a small business is how much of your identity and passion you can pour into it. Y...
Risks Of Not Having An Exit Plan For Your Small Business
Whether it is a car, a house, or a business, the worst time to sell anything is when you must sell something. So why ...
Do I Need A Legal Agreement If I Plan To Pass My Business To One Of My Children?
One of the biggest dreams for many small business owners is to pass their business onto their children. With many...
7 Things To Consider Before Passing A Business On To A Family Member
Passing a business down to a family member can be an occasion for celebration for the business owner and the family, ...
3 Questions To Ask To Tell If Your Business Is Too Closely Tied To Your Personal Life
If you feel as if your life and business are intertwined, that’s probably because they are.
As a result, ...