As we steam forward into the last month of the 1st quarter of 2022, we thought it was important to look back at 2021 and analyze the trends in the business sales marketplace. What have we seen take shape in 2021 is absolutely continuing to dominate 2022’s business sales climate as well. Let’s take a look …
Business Sales Trends: Looking Back, Looking Forward Read More »
Most small business sales are what’s known as an “asset sale,” because the buyer is not purchasing the business entity or the stocks or shares of the company. The buyer will be creating a new business entity to operate the business with, and they are simply purchasing the tangible and intangible assets of the business …
What an Asset List Should Look Like in a Business Sale Read More »
There are extra fees and hoops to jump through with owning a franchise that a potential buyer should be fully aware of before they sign on the dotted line.
Due diligence is one of the most important aspects of a business sale. It’s the buyer’s opportunity to verify that what the seller is presenting about the business is in-fact the truth and you are understanding the whole story when it comes to the business’s financials and operations. As the buyer, it’s your responsibility to …
5 Key Answers Buyers Should Have After Conducting Due Diligence Read More »
Traditionally in business sales, multiple offer situations are rare, but in this seller’s market, we are seeing them more and more frequently these days. With a large pool of buyers and a limited supply of quality businesses on the market, it’s important for buyers to shine bright. So, in order to help buyers stand out …
3 Non-Monetary Ways Buyers Can Win Over a Seller Read More »
A franchise can be a great option for many entrepreneurs, due to the support, marketing, processes and procedures, and training that a franchisor offers. Not to mention having a well-recognized household name can be a natural draw for clients and customers. If you desire to own and operate a franchise, you should consider finding an …
3 Reasons To Buy An Existing Franchise VS Start A New One Read More »
You’ve decided that you want to be an entrepreneur and you’re looking for a small business for sale. Maybe you love the idea of being your own boss and growing a successful business, but don’t want to start from scratch with a brand-new business idea. Buying an existing business is a great way to avoid …
Why You Should Use A Broker When Buying A Business Read More »
It’s important to remember that our current situation is temporary. While it will take months to recover economically, and even longer than that for some people, we will recover.
Buyers who are looking to purchase a business right now are strongly considering “Essential Businesses” to be their best bet, and they are right to lean in that direction.
Normally (with a few exceptions), when a business broker lists a small business for sale, it is what’s known as an ‘asset sale.’ An ‘asset sale’ in this sense means that the buyer is not purchasing the company’s business entity, such as their LLC or C-Corp name, as that would technically be purchasing the stock …
