Two businesses for sale could report the same numeric value for “earnings” and yet be far from equal. Three factors of earnings are listed below that tell more about the earnings than just the number. 1. Quality of earnings Quality of…
In order to sell one’s business using the services of a business broker, a listing agreement is almost always required. For the owner of the business, signing the agreement legally authorizes the sale of the business. This simple act of…
Buyers, as part of their due diligence, usually employ accountants to check the numbers and attorneys to both look at legal issues and draft or review documents. Buyers may also bring in other professionals to look at the business’ operations.…
Why buy an existing business?… and why starting a new business is dangerous to your health? MAY 27, 2014 BY BUSINESS BROKERAGE PRESS If you buy a going-concern business, you can see what you are getting. Lease, licences, plant, staff, suppliers and…
The initial response to the question in the title really should be: “Why do you want to know the value of your business?” This response is not intended to be flippant, but is a question that really needs to be…
Get more business for your buck! The value of an SBA pre-qualified business. How you can spend less and buy the best. by Brian Stephens – Legacy Venture Group & BuyBizUSA Many of the very best businesses require the least…
Once a buyer has negotiated a deal and secured the necessary financing, he or she is ready for the due diligence phase of the sale. The serious buyer will have retained an accounting firm to verify inventory, accounts receivable and…
When Buying an Existing Business is Less Expensive Than Starting One Up Buying an existing business is often much less expensive than creating one from scratch. We have lots of examples that show this is the case, however every business…
“As shocking as it may sound, I believe that most owners of middle market private companies do not really know the value of their company and what it takes to create greater value in their company … Oh sure, the…
WHAT IS SDE? SDE stands for Seller’s Discretionary Earnings. It is the Total Owner Benefit a business produces and is generally used for evaluating businesses with gross annual sales that are under $1,000,000. For larger business, EBITDA is more frequently…
Investments You Can Influence – No matter how many IPhones you buy, you are unlikely to change the value of your Apple Stock. Most investments do not let you significantly influence their value. But buying an existing business is one…
Requirements for an E-2 Visa See more details at: 1. When coming to the US, you must invest in a new or an existing enterprise. USCIS defines an E-2 investment as the investor’s placing of capital, including funds and…