Selling and Buying businesses is different than completing real estate transactions. With a real estate transaction a price is agreed to, probably an appraisal is ordered, and maybe an inspection, but there is very little due diligence required. When selling a business there is quite a bit more involved in the due diligence process, financing […]
Small business thinking leads to small business value. Thinking as a big company will likely lead to an increase in value. Some simple things to implement now, long before you are even considering selling, that can tremendously impact the value and marketability of your business include: Financial record keeping. Quit using the company checkbook as […]
Opportunities can disappear in a blink of the eye! Engaging in business acquisitions requires buyers to act quickly and assertively. There is quite a bit of activity in the market with many buyers looking for businesses to purchase. The best businesses go fast! If you have been looking at businesses for a few months, or […]
Knowing the best time to sell can be a real challenge. The absolute best time to sell is when you don’t have to sell. Meaning that business is booming, the market or industry is strong, you are healthy, you have a wonderful marriage, and you still enjoy going to the office. (Sounds like rainbows and […]
Did I just catch you daydreaming of a better life? Were you thinking about your sucky job? Or have you already been laid off and are searching for a much more secure future for you and your family? Have you thought about buying a business? There are some things to think about when comparing holding […]
Welcome Apex Business Advisors would like to welcome Brandt Hill to our advisory team. Brandt has many years of Investment Banking and Entrepreneurial experience, which will be a huge benefit to his clients. Check out his bio link above to learn more about Brandt. Contracts vs. Hand-Shakes Contracts can be a painful process when completing […]
Sounds boring right? If you made it this far, thank you. Keep reading. For business owners there is a fair amount of planning that goes into finishing up the year and preparing for next year. Year-end expense adjustments and tax planning can consume a ton of time. But I don’t want to talk about that. […]
The majority of acquisitions require some level of bank debt to facilitate the transaction and to greatly enhance returns for the buyer. In most cases, buyers want to use as much bank money as possible and utilize their own personal funds for working capital and for family needs. Banks will generally require about a 20% […]
Number One Way to kill any deal? Raise your price after receiving a full-price offer! (Bang head on wall now.) Fortunately, this doesn’t happen frequently, but I’m afraid it does occur. We spend quite a bit of time establishing a business value with the seller, and then publishing the price in the marketplace. We have […]
It’s been a very hectic and dusty 2 months. We are expanding our space and are now nearly done with the construction. Our improved office will be able to handle the increased interest in our seminars, give us more breathing room for our various networking meetings, and allow for additional conference rooms and office space. […]
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