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Service Businesses Perform Highest When It Comes to Sales

By bbpadmin / March 14, 2017 / Comments Off on Service Businesses Perform Highest When It Comes to Sales

Recently, Business Brokerage Press performed a survey of brokers across the country to see what sells at the highest rate, and what they discovered was very interesting. Retail business sold at 17%, food and drink related businesses at 14%, service oriented businesses sold at 25%, auto related businesses sold at 9%, manufacturing businesses sold at…

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Avoiding Legal Mistakes When Selling Your Business

By bbpadmin / November 16, 2016 / Comments Off on Avoiding Legal Mistakes When Selling Your Business

A common mistake that many make when preparing to buy or sell a business is to overlook all the various legal issues involved. A legal mistake can bring the entire process to a screeching halt or even worse case cost you a small fortune. For this reason, it is important to carefully evaluate the full…

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5 Things to Consider When Transferring Your Business to Family Members

By bbpadmin / November 1, 2016 / Comments Off on 5 Things to Consider When Transferring Your Business to Family Members

Letting go of a business isn’t a process that one should jump into lightly, and that fact holds true even when it comes to your loved ones. Let’s take a look at five of the most important factors to consider when selling or transferring a business to a family member. #1 The All-Important Buy-Sell Agreement…

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How to Ensure Confidentiality During your Sale

By bbpadmin / October 19, 2016 / Comments Off on How to Ensure Confidentiality During your Sale

Selling a business is a process that depends upon professionalism and confidentiality. Selecting a business broker who understands the critical role that confidentiality plays is simply a must. Unfortunately, countless sellers have in fact dealt with a situation where a breach in confidentiality has caused a deal to fall apart. A failure to maintain confidentiality…

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Can you Understand Your Buyer’s Key Motivations?

By bbpadmin / October 11, 2016 / Comments Off on Can you Understand Your Buyer’s Key Motivations?

Negotiations can be tricky affairs. One wrong move can undo a tremendous amount of work. In negotiations, it is best to take a moment and think about where the other party is coming from. What are their needs and how best can you meet them? Understanding your buyer’s motivation increases the chances of a successful…

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Seller Financing

By bbpadmin / September 27, 2016 / Comments Off on Seller Financing

The majority of business sales include some form of seller financing. Typically, seller financing is when the seller provides a loan to cover part of the purchase price. The rest of the purchase price is covered by the down payment or often other financing sources are used as well. Summed up another way, the seller…

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The Power of Recurring Revenue

By bbpadmin / September 20, 2016 / Comments Off on The Power of Recurring Revenue

Buyers and sellers alike love recurring revenue. But what is it exactly that makes it so attractive? Recurring revenue is generally viewed as a very good factor as it indicates positive cash flow, the potential for growth, business success and business stability. Let’s take a closer look at how it can benefit you. Show You’re…

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What is EBITDA and Why is it Relevant to You?

By bbpadmin / September 12, 2016 / Comments Off on What is EBITDA and Why is it Relevant to You?

If you’ve heard the term EBITDA thrown around and not truly understood what it means, now is the time to take a closer look, as it can be used to determine the value of your business. That stated, there are some issues that one has to keep in mind while using this revenue calculation. Here…

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Five Reasons Business Brokers Improve Closing Rates

By bbpadmin / September 7, 2016 / Comments Off on Five Reasons Business Brokers Improve Closing Rates

It has long been a well-known fact that business brokers can help improve closing rates. In this article, we will take a closer look at the five top reasons why having a business broker on your side can make all the difference in the world. #1 – They Reach the Most Buyers What seller isn’t…

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5 Tips for Buyers of International Businesses

By bbpadmin / August 30, 2016 / Comments Off on 5 Tips for Buyers of International Businesses

The decision to buy an international business is no doubt quite serious. There are numerous factors that must be taken into consideration when deciding whether or not an international business purchase is the right move. Let’s take a closer look. Tip #1 – Relocating Vs. Hiring a Manager Buying an international business can also mean…

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