It can be a difficult thing for a business owner to plan for the sale of their business. They have nurtured and grown the business over many years, and the thought of selling it is not something they want to contemplate, much less create a plan for. For many people this is like meeting with … Read More »
What Is My Company Worth Right Now?
If you’re thinking about selling your company—either now or a few years in the future—the first thing you’ll need to know is the current market value of your company. After all, only by knowing the company’s value will you have any idea whether retirement or other financial objectives can be met or if an … Read More »
SMALL BUSINESS END OF THE YEAR CHECK LIST
Now that the turkey is eaten and the dishes are done, it’s a great time for small business owners to take a minute to be thankful for the past fiscal year and prepare for the next one. You’re already digging into your books preparing for taxes, why not go one step further and prepare for … Read More »
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Will Success be in this Business Succession Plan?
For over 30 years Carcass Refurbishing, Inc. built a reputation for excellence and innovation. Right out of college Ivauntah Carcass saw a need and started rebuilding and improving used medical devices. She now sells refurbished medical equipment all over the world. The company has 17 employees including Iva’s daughter, Scarlet. Scarlet Carcass has been working … Read More »
Closing Postponed: Strategic Buyer Bitten By Snakes in Empty File Cabinet
Klue Delivery, Inc. started in 1983 with one truck driven by the founder, Lackovah Klue. Lack is a great guy, hard worker and takes good care of his people. Great service brought great local growth. Almost every year he would add another truck and hire another driver. He was hands on and even in recent … Read More »
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When is Really the Right Time to Sell Your Business?
There comes a point in every business-owner’s life when you begin to contemplate the idea of selling your business. You’ve invested years of your life into building the company, but you start to feel like it would be better to sell the business and move on to other opportunities. If you’ve grown your company to … Read More »