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Broker Tip of the Month – June 2015

June 15, 2015
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You think you are ready to sell your Practice and you wonder when to start getting prepared. Sellers should understand that it may take 2-3 years to position their Practice

Broker Tips of the Month

December 30, 2013
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For the Seller: Obtaining a market valuation or appraisal assures that sellers receive a fair value and buyers aren’t overpaying.  Unrealistic expectations from a seller can lead to a practice

Rating Today's Business Buyers

December 11, 2012
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Once the decision to sell has been made, the business owner should be aware of the variety of possible business buyers. Just as small business itself has become more sophisticated,

Why Sell Your Company?

December 11, 2012
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Selling one’s business can be a traumatic and emotional event. In fact, “seller’s remorse” is one of the major reasons that deals don’t close. The business may have been in

Who Is the Buyer?

December 11, 2012
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Buyers buy a business for many of the same reasons that sellers sell businesses. It is important that the buyer is as serious as the seller when it comes time

Buying (or Selling) a Business

December 11, 2012
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The following is some basic information for anyone considering purchasing a business. Is may also be of interest to anyone thinking of selling their business. The more information and knowledge

Why Do Deals Fall Apart?

December 10, 2012
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In many cases, the buyer and seller reach a tentative agreement on the sale of the business, only to have it fall apart. There are reasons this happens, and, once

Why is seller financing so important to the sale of my business?

December 10, 2012
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Surveys have shown that a seller who asks for all cash, receives on average only 70 percent of his or her asking price, while sellers who accept terms receive on average 86

What happens when there is a buyer for my business?

December 10, 2012
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When a buyer is sufficiently interested in your business, he or she will, or should, submit an offer in writing. This offer or proposal may have one or more contingencies.

What can I do to help sell my business?

December 10, 2012
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A buyer will want up-to-date financial information. If you use accountants, you can work with them on making current information available. If you are using an attorney, make sure they