How much did your home increase in value last year? Certainly, it varies depending on where you live, however the median price for an existing home was up 17% in the last year. How much did your stock portfolio increase over the last 12 months? By way of a benchmark,...
Preschool children can make a collection of generic looking pieces come together in a complex creation by following the detailed instruction booklet that comes with every box of LEGOs. It’s quite amazing! Without the detailed instruction book you simply have a box of colored plastic pieces and a ticket to...
We often get asked by business owners: When is the best time to sell my business? Naturally there is a lot to consider when you think about timing your sale – but the answer is quite simple. The best time to sell your business is: When you don’t have to....
Selling your business is always easier when you understand Buyers' fears and desires. According to the Q2 Market Pulse Survey Report* Buyers purchasing businesses in the $2M and under Asking/Purchase Price range were most concerned about employees, specifically longevity, loyalty, and work ethic of employees. For Buyers in the $2M...
When your business is on the market the initial meeting with an interested buyer is the second chance you have to make a good impression. The first impression comes from the marketing materials the buyer has reviewed. If that information excites them enough to learn more, they will want to...
Business owners take pride in the role they’ve played in the success of their companies. Making the big sale, being the reason customers refer others to their business and being known as the go-to expert are all key components of how business owners help their businesses grow. Your greatest strengths...
Buyers are looking to invest their money into a business with a predictable future. Predictability breeds confidence and if a buyer is confident in the future of your business, they will pay you top dollar. Systems Run The Business, People Run The Systems. Having great people who buy into your...
Whether you want to sell your business for top dollar or are committed to having your business in tip-top shape to hand to the next generation, these 3 Value Tips will pave the way to a successful and profitable business transition. 1. Understand Your Personal Value. If you’re too valuable...
COVID and Business Value Buyers' number one concern in buying a business is the reliability of future revenue. COVID-19 is akin to an earthquake sending unexpected seismic shock waves of revenue disruption. Depending on how your business industry lies geographically among the strata of business industries, you’ve either experienced minor...
3 Keys to Earning Buyer Trust Buyers often look at dozens of businesses before they take an interest in yours. They talk to a mix of business owners and have a variety of experiences. Buyers each come with their own sense of trust or mistrust in what they hear from...
