Green & Co. Business Brokers

Selling as many businesses as we do, it’s easy to pick out which mistakes we see business owners make most often. These mistakes make their businesses difficult to sell, and they ultimately result in a lower purchase price when a buyer does come along. In order to avoid these costly mistakes, a seller needs to […]

A common concern for a buyer of an existing business is customer retention after the business changes hands. It’s normal for a business to see a small shift in customers when ownership changes; however, there are different things you can do to minimize this or kick marketing into high gear to replace that lost business

For business owners wanting to take their business to the next level and be competitive in today’s business landscape, a strategic marketing plan is essential. Think of it as a road map, which will show you how to get where you want to go. I will never forget listening to a podcast featuring Gary Vaynerchuk. He

There’s an old cliché adage in the sales world of “the first offer is usually the best offer.” We wanted to address that idea here and talk about how it translates to business sales. It’s something that most sellers will absolutely hear when selling their home and yes, even a business. Let’s dive into the

According to an article published by CNN Business, there are five states (Florida among them) where their economies are stronger today, as compared to their pre-pandemic numbers in March of 2020. The “Back-to-Normal Index” created by CNN and Moody’s Analytics shows which states they are, and at what percentage they are “back to normal.” The Index and

The Florida Department of Revenue requires that all Florida businesses register with them for tax purposes. Since every business is completely different, they have you register for an online account first, and then you go through an application, which is a series of questions to determine exactly which tax certificates or tax program enrollments you need. Once

Closing time can be stressful for buyer and seller, because there is so much to do to get ready for the handover of ownership, while seamlessly managing the operation of the business. So, it’s good to make sure everyone plans ahead and is on the same page. Insurance is one of the key items that

One often confusing part of a business sale transaction is how vehicles are dealt with and transferred from the seller to the buyer at closing. Here we are going to break down how it typically works, so you know what to expect and how to handle it all. Sellers Should Prepare for the Transfer In AdvanceIf

Time is running out for buyers to take advantage of the amazing incentives that the SBA is offering to buyers for qualified business acquisitions under their 7a loan program. The SBA is paying 3 months of payments for buyers (that’s three months payment-free for buyers), as well as removing fees to incentivize buyers, and they

For buyers who are purchasing an existing business, it is super important to develop short-term and long-term business plans before taking over the reins of the business. At this point, before closing, it will be crucial for you to initially get a short-term plan in place (start with your first 90 days) and then revisit