Five Things Business Owners Get Wrong When Selling Their Company Introduction: Why This Guide Matters Selling a business is one of the biggest decisions of your life. You’ve poured years—often decades—into building something that provides for your family, supports…
How to Buy a Business Using Your Retirement Funds — Tax & Penalty-Free Thinking about buying a business in Florida? You’re not alone. Every day, smart entrepreneurs are choosing to take control of their financial future by acquiring existing businesses—and…
If you’re a business owner in Florida asking, “What is my business worth?”, the answer may not be what your tax return says. Net profit—while easy to find—is often a misleading number when it comes to understanding the true earning…
Understanding Distributions, SDE, and EBITDA When Buying or Selling a Business If you’re exploring the purchase or sale of a business, you’ll often hear terms like SDE (Seller’s Discretionary Earnings) and EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization). These…
Selling Your Business? Don’t Let the Lease Be the Deal Breaker If you own a business that operates in a leased space and you’re starting to think about exiting in the next year or two or even many years down…
What Comes Next? Reflecting on the Journey Beyond Business Ownership After nearly three decades of walking alongside business owners through the intricate journey of buying and selling businesses, one truth stands tall: while the mechanics of a deal—the price, the…
What Smart Buyers Wish They Knew Before Buying a Business Congratulations! You’ve bought a business. Now the real journey begins. Many successful business buyers will tell you: the transition right after the purchase is critical. Whether you bought a small…
Before delving into the specific steps that benefit business owners who are looking to sell quickly, it’s crucial to understand the buyer’s viewpoint. For many buyers, purchasing a business is a once-in-a-lifetime event, often involving significant personal and financial risk.…
What a fun show. It has been a long while, but just remembering some great tips. Smart guy, good man, lots to share. Wish more owners implemented his wisdom. It is not about the makeover of the location. It’s about…
Why Revenue and EBITDA Trends Matter for Business Buyers When considering the purchase of a business, it’s tempting to focus on averages. Averages for Gross Revenue and EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) provide a general picture of…
Importance of Positive Revenue and EBITDA Trends for Maximizing Business Value As a business owner preparing for a sale, your financial performance—especially trends in gross revenues and EBITDA—plays a critical role in determining your business’s value. Consistent growth…
When Buying an Existing Online Business Is More Cost-Effective Than Starting One The Common Misconception About Starting a Business Many entrepreneurs believe that starting a business from scratch is the most cost-effective way to become a business owner. While this…