The 30% - 70% Rule One of the greatest gurus in the business ownership transition industry, Mr. Ed Pendarvis, said in his book, The Family Business, Family Farm: America's Amazing Economic Engine, that the decision for a business buyer should be based 30% on the character and quality of...
One Tweak That Can (Instantly) Add Millions To The Value Of Your Business If you’re trying to figure out what your business might be worth, it’s helpful to consider what acquirers are paying for companies like yours these days. A little internet research will probably reveal that...
4 Traps to Avoid When Selling Your Company Selling your company involves a lot of moving parts. One part that many business owners dread is due diligence. Business owners have been known to refer to due diligence as "the entrepreneur's proctology exam." It's a crude analogy...
“Independent business owner” is a phrase with two meanings. Of course, it means being the owner of an independent business. But another way to look at “independent business owner” is to let this phrase define the very personality of the person at the helm. Independent....
Advantages of Buying an SBA Pre-Qualified Business SBA backed lenders help Business Buyers acquire existing, cash-flowing businesses. Buying an existing business often has advantages over start-ups and new franchises, such as existing cash flow, established customer base, trained staff in place, and proven systems and processes....
Succeed now: Why you should buy a business versus starting from nothing or buying a franchise If you are looking to be your own boss through business ownership there are several avenues that you can pursue to reach your goal. Typically people consider one of three...
Dear Brian, I want to take this time to thank you for your time and effort in helping us sell Wicked Popcorn Company. To say the least it was a unique situation. We are really grateful for the Legacy Venture Group (BuyBizUSA) support and expertise. Your professionalism,...
[caption id="attachment_688" align="alignright" width="300"] Helping turn Business Dreams into Legacies.[/caption] Dear Brian: I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful work you did in helping me to sell my business. There’s no doubt in my mind that without your expertise and guidance, it would have taken...
