Most business owners want to do whatever they can to reduce their tax liability. To achieve that, they do whatever they can to reduce their company’s cash profits including deducting several additional expenses. If you use this strategy, it is a perfectly legal and...

Selling a business is a daunting task that no business owner should try to do on their own. Running your own business is difficult enough without also having to simultaneously entertain potential buyers and deal with back-and-forth negotiations. Working with an...

The process of selling a business can be very intricate. A successful sale requires being in tune with what buyers are looking for and addressing any potential risk factors. Consulting with a professional business broker can help shed light on what your business needs...

Even if you aren’t ready to sell a business, you should have an exit strategy in place so you can plan for a  financial future when you are no longer part of your company. Part of creating this strategy is considering the role that taxes will play so that they don’t...

Many business owners operate their companies believing that they have to work a full-time schedule, or more, to be successful. The idea that this is necessary to run a successful business is a myth. You might feel like you must be involved in every decision, be...

When creating an exit plan for a business, whether you plan to sell it or groom a successor, you must prepare well in advance. If you’re planning to sell, you need to focus on how to effectively market your business to buyers. While you may have a specific type of...

Most business owners have dedicated a large portion of their lives towards growing their businesses. They have made countless sacrifices along the way. Even though many also get caught up in the day-to-day stresses of their companies and get burned out, their ventures...

Most people who start their own business are looking for freedom and dream of making their company run without them. Somewhere along the line, many of those same people start believing that they need to make all of the decisions and do almost all of the work, just to...

Most business owners plan to sell their company someday down the road. If you own a business, but don’t plan on selling for at least a few years, you are in a good position to start preparing it now. Getting a business ready to sell can take several months to a few...

Exit planning is an integral part of running any business. Ideally, your exit strategy should be in place from day one, so all big decisions help to not only build a successful business, but also a successful exit. For many business owners, exit planning isn’t just...

The process of selling a business can carry a lot of emotional weight. After all, you’ve spent countless hours of your life into building your business and it has probably become a big part of your identity. Because of this, it’s no surprise that many sellers suffer...

When it’s time to sell a business, many business owners attempt to do it on their own. This is usually due to the common misconception that it is both easier and cheaper than getting help from an M&A advisor such as a business broker. When they do, a common...

Preparing to sell a business is the most apparent reason why a business owner might need an business valuation. Whether you are attempting to sell or not, understanding the true value of your company can help you to see the progress you have made and make informed...

If you are looking for someone to help with the process of selling your business, chances are you’ve searched for a business broker. If you’ve already spoken with a few, you may have come across one or two who rubbed you the wrong way. Unfortunately, the profession...

Proper exit planning should begin the moment you open the doors to your business. That’s not to say everyone follows this method, but it is safe to say that long-term exit planning will make the eventual sale or transfer of your business much easier and more...

Businesses in the marine industry are in high demand, especially in the Southeast. Many investors looking to buy a marine business look to places like Southwest Florida, where the industry thrives year-round, instead of seasonally. If you are thinking about selling a...

Manufacturing has been at the heart of the American workforce since our country’s infancy. While technology and globalization have changed the business climate for manufacturing companies, the demand for American products has never been stronger. If you own a...

With the large number of absentee owners in Southwest Florida, property management has become a thriving, in-demand industry. Property management businesses naturally attract a lot of interest from investors due to their relatively simple profit model and growth...

Have you considered selling an Air Conditioning company in Southwest Florida? Selling an HVAC business can be more difficult than it may initially seem. While it is an industry in high demand, especially in Florida, where everyone needs cooling, it is also a high cost...