Last week, at the end of the day, I was ready to go home, but because I had to wait for my wife, I could not. Not being one to lay back in my chair, and close my eyes, I had an idea. It has been months since I acted like a business buyer and […]
In a video I did back in 2012, I talked about looking for a business that is mandated by law or by life. The insurance business does not stop or slow down because of an economic slowdown. It is a great industry to be connected to if you do not want to worry about economic […]
If you have gotten tired of looking at the same old main street businesses, I would like you to know you are not alone. You should be prepared to look for up to two years to find the right fit.
As I was picking up my daily e-mails, the above question was staring me in the face. I thought, “Wow” this is a great question? What I have been noticing is the way consumer business is changing. A lot of those changes are permanent and not just in place because of the virus. Let’s look […]
The most common comments I hear from business buyers are “What is a good business to buy? I am open to any business that can make me money” They also bring up this question whenever they find any company that looks interesting. “Is this a good industry to be in?” What they are not getting […]
Your Company is capable of making money. Very few business owners think they are making all the income their business is capable of making. In fact this is overwhelmingly the number one complaint that business advisors hear. Occasionally a CPA will hear a complaint from their client that he is making so much money the […]
Everyone wants to buy a good profitable business making over $100,000 per year. The problem is there are only a limited amount of these businesses on the market. The reason for this is everyone wants the same thing. The results is the pricing is too high and the availability is too low.
Upfront Appraisal or Valuation Fees by Business Brokers I live in California, where upfront fees are illegal. The way brokers can get around this in California is to charge for an appraisal and be paid for it. After the appraisal is completed, the broker can ask for and receive a listing. If the listing is […]
How to handle brokers wanting offers before due diligence We have all heard of “The battle of the sexes”. What is not as well-known but as difficult a battle “is the one between “brokers and business buyers” regarding getting a business’s financial information. This article will discuss: 1. How to get listing brokers to release […]
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