Blog adapted from sunbeltmidwest.com By Peggy DeMuse Licensed Business Broker, Sunbelt Business Advisor, Featured in Upsize Magazine When a business owner is planning their exit strategy, they should seek to minimize risk and maximize net proceeds from the sale. Seller financing can be a powerful tool in this regard. SELLER FINANCING DRIVES HIGHER PRICES Business buyers...
Blog adapted from sunbeltmidwest.com Even the savviest business person may not be experienced or comfortable with buying a business on their own. That’s why it is important to make use of Sunbelt Business Advisors to help facilitate the process. Sunbelt Business Advisors will coach you through the process of buying. Sunbelt will help prepare you and your...
You’re buying a business and have already “shook hands” on the deal. But there are some things you should insist on before you close. Negotiate a “letter of intent”: An LOI is a short agreement between the parties that spells out all the important terms and conditions of the sale. It will include the purchase price,...
You’ve signed non-disclosure agreements, read many confidential business profiles and narrowed it down to several businesses you like. You’ve reviewed the Seller’s Discretionary Earnings worksheet and perhaps you’ve even had a buyer/seller meeting. The business is a good fit for your transferable experience and skills, and you understand how to grow it. The next step is...
Blog adapted from sunbeltmidwest.com You’re buying a business and have already “shook hands” on the deal. But there are some things you should insist on before you close. 1. Negotiate a “letter of intent”: An LOI is a short agreement between the parties that spells out all the important terms and conditions of the sale. It...
By Randy Krivo, Licensed Business Broker, Sunbelt Business Advisors and M&A Advisor, True North Mergers & Acquisitions As a business broker, I have met with countless buyers over the years and most of them narrow their search to businesses that are in industries in which they have past experience. In some instances, that’s the right...
