The Necessary Beast: Due Diligence

No experienced buyer purchases a company without first learning everything there is to know about it. That learning process is ... Read More

 

Using An Intermediary In A Third Party Sale

So what if you’ve never sold a business before? Who better to lead the sale process than the guy ... Read More

 

5 “Strategic” Ways to Sell Your Company

Did you see the news that Facebook has recently acquired Internet messaging service WhatsApp for $19 billion? It represents the largest-ever ... Read More

 

Stepping Away From the Store

As advisors, we often hear from business owners some variation of the following comments: “I think it is time to ... Read More

 

Living With Your Buy/Sell Agreement

In the previous issue of this newsletter, we looked at what happens to a company when one owner becomes disabled. ... Read More

 

6 Little Things That Make a Big Difference to the Value of Your C...

With the Sochi Olympic Games taking place this month, it is interesting to reflect back on some of the big ... Read More

 

Lifetime Ownership Buyout

When co-owners are united in striving toward common business goals such as growing revenue, building business value and increasing cash ... Read More

 

Equality and Fairness in Transfers to Kids

Stan Briggs was perplexed when he told his advisor, “My son, Patrick, has worked in the business for the last ... Read More