If you planned on investing in a new business in 2020, you might be feeling like your plans have been ruined by the coronavirus crisis. However, the SBA is offering a huge incentive to business buyers right now, making it a great time to buy an existing Southwest...

Is your business built to sell? When preparing to sell a business you own, it is important to try to see the company from the buyers’ perspective. Your business could hold a lot of hidden value. Focus on restructuring it to highlight elements that enhance it and you...

With the current economic landscape, it is hard to find a business that hasn’t felt the impact of the pandemic. This has many small business owners asking themselves if they should sell their business during a recession. The answer is not the same for everyone, so you...

Have you considered selling a Southwest Florida company? Do you know how much it is worth? Selling a business you own is a huge financial decision. In order to make that decision, you need to make sure you have an accurate idea of what your business is worth. It can...

Many business owners find making the decision to sell very emotionally difficult. A lot of this has to do with their attachment to the business, and all of the countless hours and hard work they put into it. Because of this dedication, they often feel like they are...

If you’re planning to sell a business in Southwest Florida, you need to take time to evaluate it and develop a plan of action. While developing this plan, review the key components of your business and look for ways to add value to it. Even if you plan on selling it...

In order to effectively increase the value of your business, you first need to understand how business valuations work, and then target the areas that need improvement. Many business owners have ambitious plans of selling their businesses for a big profit, but aren’t...

As most working people know, it’s never too early to plan for your retirement. However, when you own a business, the ideal time to begin planning is when you start the business. So, if you have already started a business without doing any planning for the future, the...

The process of selling a business is difficult and complex, but selling a franchise is en even more elaborate undertaking. Franchise owners are often bound by the terms of their franchise agreement which can add a lot of obstacles to the process. Luckily, many...

If you are thinking about selling a business you own, your primary focus will be to get the highest possible return on your investment. With this in mind, you should be careful and calculated in your preparation to list. Listing a business for sale before it is ready...

For most business owners, selling a business confidentially should be the only way to sell it. If you own a famous landmark or establishment, a public sale could definitely benefit you, but otherwise, it will almost certainly hurt you. A business can be affected...

Selling a business is a huge life-changing financial decision. Many business owners, when they commit to selling their company, hope that the process goes as quickly and smoothly as possible. However, the reality is that it can sometimes take a long time to sell a...

Deciding to sell a family business can be very difficult. The idea of passing ownership on to the next generation is comforting, knowing that the legacy of the company will continue for years to come. However, for some owners, keeping a business in the family is not...

Many business owners are under the false impression that whenever they need or want to, they could put their business up for sale and it would sell. In reality, most of them have no control over when their business will sell. The process of selling a...

When people hear the terms “Mergers & Acquisitions” they usually envision large corporations combining or changing hands. However, it also refers to sales and acquisitions by existing small business owners and budding entrepreneurs. Historically speaking, there...

Even if your business is not listed for sale, you may at some point be approached by someone who wants to buy it. Almost a third of all business owners get approached with an unsolicited offer to buy their company at some point. If someone proposed buying your...

While selling a business you own is not an easy task, selling it to a competitor is even more challenging. As a seller there are some additional obstacles you must be aware of if you are considering selling to a competing business.  Getting a business valuation...

Once you’ve agreed in principle with a potential buyer, you must begin the process of closing the sale of your business. At this point, you’ve settled upon a price and the major terms of the purchase agreement, but there are still several hurdles to clear before you...

Selling a business can be extremely rewarding. It’s a chance to cash in on years of hard work, and the profit earned from the sale could be the key to your future endeavors and financial goals. It can be quite an intimidating task however, with all of the small...

For the past 2 years, the market for selling businesses has been red hot. A record number of businesses changed hands in 2018, and sale prices reached historic highs. The 2019 market has picked up where 2018 left off, continuing a trend of increased buyer demand and...