Seller Articles

Points to Ponder for Sellers

By james / January 25, 2017 / Comments Off on Points to Ponder for Sellers

Who best understands my business? When interviewing intermediaries to represent the sale of your firm, it is important that you discuss your decision process for selecting one. Without this discussion, an intermediary can’t respond to a prospective seller’s concerns. Are there any potential buyers? When dealing with intermediaries, it always helps to reveal any possible…

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Sell Your Business and Start Your Retirement

By james / January 11, 2017 / Comments Off on Sell Your Business and Start Your Retirement

When the day comes to sell your business, it is important that prospective buyers understand why you have made this decision. Having a valid reason why it is time for you to sell can make your business more attractive to prospective buyers. After all, it is only natural that you will have to retire at…

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Avoiding Legal Mistakes When Selling Your Business

By bbpadmin / November 16, 2016 / Comments Off on Avoiding Legal Mistakes When Selling Your Business

A common mistake that many make when preparing to buy or sell a business is to overlook all the various legal issues involved. A legal mistake can bring the entire process to a screeching halt or even worse case cost you a small fortune. For this reason, it is important to carefully evaluate the full…

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5 Things to Consider When Transferring Your Business to Family Members

By bbpadmin / November 1, 2016 / Comments Off on 5 Things to Consider When Transferring Your Business to Family Members

Letting go of a business isn’t a process that one should jump into lightly, and that fact holds true even when it comes to your loved ones. Let’s take a look at five of the most important factors to consider when selling or transferring a business to a family member. #1 The All-Important Buy-Sell Agreement…

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How to Ensure Confidentiality During your Sale

By bbpadmin / October 19, 2016 / Comments Off on How to Ensure Confidentiality During your Sale

Selling a business is a process that depends upon professionalism and confidentiality. Selecting a business broker who understands the critical role that confidentiality plays is simply a must. Unfortunately, countless sellers have in fact dealt with a situation where a breach in confidentiality has caused a deal to fall apart. A failure to maintain confidentiality…

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Can you Understand Your Buyer’s Key Motivations?

By bbpadmin / October 11, 2016 / Comments Off on Can you Understand Your Buyer’s Key Motivations?

Negotiations can be tricky affairs. One wrong move can undo a tremendous amount of work. In negotiations, it is best to take a moment and think about where the other party is coming from. What are their needs and how best can you meet them? Understanding your buyer’s motivation increases the chances of a successful…

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Seller Financing

By bbpadmin / September 27, 2016 / Comments Off on Seller Financing

The majority of business sales include some form of seller financing. Typically, seller financing is when the seller provides a loan to cover part of the purchase price. The rest of the purchase price is covered by the down payment or often other financing sources are used as well. Summed up another way, the seller…

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The Power of Recurring Revenue

By bbpadmin / September 20, 2016 / Comments Off on The Power of Recurring Revenue

Buyers and sellers alike love recurring revenue. But what is it exactly that makes it so attractive? Recurring revenue is generally viewed as a very good factor as it indicates positive cash flow, the potential for growth, business success and business stability. Let’s take a closer look at how it can benefit you. Show You’re…

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What is EBITDA and Why is it Relevant to You?

By bbpadmin / September 12, 2016 / Comments Off on What is EBITDA and Why is it Relevant to You?

If you’ve heard the term EBITDA thrown around and not truly understood what it means, now is the time to take a closer look, as it can be used to determine the value of your business. That stated, there are some issues that one has to keep in mind while using this revenue calculation. Here…

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Five Reasons Business Brokers Improve Closing Rates

By bbpadmin / September 7, 2016 / Comments Off on Five Reasons Business Brokers Improve Closing Rates

It has long been a well-known fact that business brokers can help improve closing rates. In this article, we will take a closer look at the five top reasons why having a business broker on your side can make all the difference in the world. #1 – They Reach the Most Buyers What seller isn’t…

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