Green & Co. Business Brokers

It’s no secret that small business owners aim to maximize expenses on their tax returns, in order to show the least amount of profit possible. While that is a common practice to minimize tax liability, it can negatively affect your business’s chances of qualifying for an SBA loan, and ultimately could hinder your chances of […]

What Is An Earn-Out? An earn-out is a contingent payout, which essentially involves shifting some of the purchase price to be paid in the future on the realization of future earnings or some other benchmark of success that the parties agree to. So, in this case, the business owner needs to be willing to delay

Many businesses choose to operate under a Fictitious Name, Trade Name, or a “Doing Business As” (DBA), instead of using their business’s official entity name. For example, Main Street Painting Company, INC wants to use the trade name/DBA of “Main Street Painting.” That DBA then needs to be registered with the Florida Division of Corporations.

When we started Green & Co, we wanted to make a big splash in the business brokerage industry by upsetting the status quo. We saw how other brokers were doing business, and we made it our mission to do better. We felt that business buyers and sellers deserved better service, quality, and results than they

When equipment is sold along with a business, it is important to have an inspection to ensure that it is being sold for fair market value. We break down what you need to know.

As we continue to demystify the process of buying and selling businesses, this post what a financial recast is and why we consider it a necessary step.

If you are thinking of selling your business, the first thing you will likely ask is, “What’s my business even worth?” To figure out the answer to this question, the best place to go is to a reputable business broker, who can give you their opinion of value. In other words, what the most likely

For business buyers who are purchasing a business, after they set up their business entity, the next step is to set up an EIN (Employer Identification Number) with the IRS (Internal Revenue Service).  What Is An EIN? An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to

For buyers who will be using an SBA (Small Business Administration) loan to purchase a new business, now is the time to make an offer and get under contract. Time is running out to take advantage of this amazing incentive offered by the SBA.  6 Months Of Payments Covered By The SBA For new SBA-backed