Don’t expect business buyers to appreciate the work that went Into building your business. Buyers look at your business simply as an investment. They won’t appreciate the blood, sweat and tears you put into building it. You’ll always have the pride of knowing what you...
The biggest mistake buyers make is definitely overpayment. It can be heartbreaking. Just last week I talked to a former client we helped sell. He turned around and vastly overpaid for another business (he didn’t use my firm) and he’s really struggling right now....
Selling a business is a sales process. The business sale price ultimately received for a business is greatly impacted by HOW the business is sold. A maximized business sale price is garnered through appropriate preparation of the offering documents (packaging); savvy execution of the proven...
An offer for purchase says almost nothing about the value of a business. Why? Because “value” (as in market value) is the price a buyer is willing AND ABLE to pay. An offer, by its very nature, cannot speak to ABILITY to pay. I see...
How can I maximum the sale price of your business? HOW any asset is sold impacts the price for which it sells. Here’s how that applies to a business sale. ...
Should you tell your employees you are planning to sell? Should you tell key employees. When to tell your employees you plan to sell. ...
If one wishes to sell a business quietly, professionally and for absolute maximum, is an M&A advisor needed? If so, why? What does an M&A advisor do that might add value?...
To maximize the business sale price or value, be open to seller financing. If you ask for 100 percent cash at closing, you’ll receive a lower price. This is because the amount of cash the buyer has, and the amount a bank will lend, are...
Selling a business can be complicated and stressful. But Acquisition Advisors is here to help you. Hold your hand. Coach you. Help you get it done quietly, professionally, and for absolute maximum value. ...
No business owner-seller should pay up-front for services before they are delivered. At least not a large, lump sum up-front fee. The scam M&A advisory firms have for years coached $15,000 to $50,000 up front out of business owners. Unfortunately, nothing happens after that. Don’t...
Smart business sellers choose Acquisition Advisors because they want to sell their business quietly, professionally, and for absolute maximum....
You want to sell your business? Are you sure? Here’s the economic tradeoff you will be making. ...
Recapitalization refers to the restructuring of the balance sheet of the business. Particularly, the capitalization of a business, i.e. the debt and equity. Typically, it involved borrowing debt and paying the proceeds out to the equity holders. It could also involve a buyout of equity...
Five business purchase offers quietly presented to you at the same time, each tailored to your specific needs and desires, from the most fitting and capable buyers for your business, and a closing within 120 days of LOI or we’ll return any and all fees...
Your M&A advisor or business broker should do some basic things for you. Preparation of the business. Packaging. Buyer candidate outreach. Buyer screening, etc. Watch the video to learn more....
What is a management buyout and how is it accomplished? We can help. This video is a top level overview of the management buyout process. ...
What can you do today to sell your business for maximum value tomorrow? We tell you. Build in business drivers. ...
The characteristics that drive the value of a business hire and cause business buyers to pay more. ...
There is just one absolute, undisputed key to selling a business for maximum value. Everyone knows it, deep down, and accepts it as fact. Still, many try to find another way, attempt to ply an alternative route to an optimal sale. There isn't one, at...
Quiet Is a PART of the Plan, Not THE Plan. Confidentiality is important, but if you make it your #1 consideration, you’ll never get anywhere. Here’s how to maintain confidentiality AND get your deal done....
Acquisition Advisors consults on the purchase and sale of small and mid-size U.S. companies. That is, generally, companies valued between $2 million and $100 million....
If you are considering the purchase or sale of a private company, call 918-748-7995. Our business is serving you in a confidential and professional manner. You can also email us at confidential@acquisitionadvisors.com, and let us know how we should contact you confidentially....