Sell a Business Articles

A Look at the Market Pulse Report

By Patrick Bice / August 13, 2022 / Comments Off on A Look at the Market Pulse Report

The Market Pulse Report Survey is a resource that has a variety of information that business brokers and M&A advisors regularly utilize to better understand the business landscape. The most recent survey was conducted April 1st to April 15th 2022 and had 360 broker and advisor respondents. It also marked the 40th edition of the…

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3 Ways to Make Your Business Appealing to Buyers

By Patrick Bice / August 6, 2022 / Comments Off on 3 Ways to Make Your Business Appealing to Buyers

If you are like most business owners, you have never sold a business before and might not have a clear idea of what the process is like. We recommend preparing your business in a way that makes the sale and transition process as easy for your buyer as possible. It should come as no surprise…

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4 Takeaways from the Latest BizBuySell Quarterly Report

By Patrick Bice / July 16, 2022 / Comments Off on 4 Takeaways from the Latest BizBuySell Quarterly Report

BizBuySell is an online resource that focuses on offering unique content that specifically addresses the needs of buyers and sellers. To make this happen, BizBuySell has teamed with a range of experienced business brokers who are covering topics relevant to business owners, buyers, and sellers. For example, they feature articles that focus on how to…

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The True Meaning of a Fairness Opinion

By Patrick Bice / July 2, 2022 / Comments Off on The True Meaning of a Fairness Opinion

Many people assume they know what “fairness opinion” means because they are familiar with the term “fair market value.” Fair market value refers to a price that is reasonable for both a buyer and seller in an open and competitive market. However, a fairness opinion is quite different. This term refers to a report that…

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Telling the Story of Your Business

By Patrick Bice / June 18, 2022 / Comments Off on Telling the Story of Your Business

Often selling a business comes down to storytelling. The buyer and seller are the main characters of the story that is being told. The seller is the one relaying the story, and the ideal buyer is the one who truly sees the future opportunity.  A Brokerage Professional Can Help Tell Your Story The simple fact…

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How Sellers Can Boost Their Levels of Success

By Patrick Bice / May 28, 2022 / Comments Off on How Sellers Can Boost Their Levels of Success

Many buyers view a publicly-held company as virtually being an open book with at least a modest level of transparency, whereas privately-held companies reveal much less about their inner workings, financial, and otherwise. Of course, this means that buyers of privately-held companies are left with no choice but to dig through whatever information is available…

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Not All Buyers Are Created Equal: The Mindset of the Serious Buyer

By Patrick Bice / May 21, 2022 / Comments Off on Not All Buyers Are Created Equal: The Mindset of the Serious Buyer

Just as every person is different, the same invariably holds true for buyers. No two buyers are the same. Further, no two buyers have the same mindset, emotional makeup, or approach to business. The simple fact is that buyers opt to buy businesses for a very wide range of reasons. The bottom line is that…

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Important Factors to Consider in Your Lease

By Patrick Bice / May 14, 2022 / Comments Off on Important Factors to Consider in Your Lease

Owning and operating a business can be rather demanding and that means from time-to-time details can slip through the cracks. All too often, businessowners don’t fully comprehend their leases and this can lead to a variety of problems. For example, if your business location is a key part of your success, it is incredibly important…

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3 Warning Signs for Sellers to Be Aware Of

By Patrick Bice / May 7, 2022 / Comments Off on 3 Warning Signs for Sellers to Be Aware Of

If you’re getting ready to sell your business, you’ll want to be on high alert for potential warning signs that could potentially derail the deal. Of course, time is of the essence when it comes to finalizing your deal. Why spend time negotiating with a buyer who is either not really interested or is simply…

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When It Comes to Selling Your Business, Let Others Do the Heavy Lifting

By Patrick Bice / April 23, 2022 / Comments Off on When It Comes to Selling Your Business, Let Others Do the Heavy Lifting

While brokerage professionals are working to sell your business, it’s important for you to keep running things in a smooth and seamless manner. In countless cases, sellers have made the mistake of letting things slide simply because they are distracted while trying to sell. You’ll want to make sure things remain the same, as prospective…

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