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Benefits of Buying an Established Small Business
June 30, 2016 / in Acquire a Business / by Al Statz
So you want to be your own boss ― no superiors, no shareholders, and no board of directors. Consider the options ― you can work as an independent contractor, start your own company, or buy an existing business. Each option has benefits. If you analyze the risks-versus-rewards carefully, you’ll learn what many seasoned entrepreneurs have discovered … the scale tips in favor of purchasing an existing business. Admittedly, as an independent contractor (including sole practitioner professional …
The Federal Reserve and Interest Rates
June 6, 2016 / in Acquire a Business, Sell a Business / by Louis Cionci
The Federal Reserve controls the three tools of monetary policy — open market operations, the discount rate, and reserve requirements. Using the three tools, the Federal Reserve influences the demand for, and supply of, balances that depository institutions hold at Federal Reserve Banks and in this way alters the federal funds rate. Changes in the federal funds rate trigger a chain of events that affect other short-term interest rates, foreign exchange rates, long-term interest rates, …
What are the benefits of a Confidential Information Memorandum?
May 6, 2016 / in Acquire a Business, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
One of the critical documents used in the business sale process is the Confidential Information Memorandum or “CIM.” Other names for this document are pitchbook, deal book, offering memorandum and confidential business review. A CIM tells the target company’s story and lays out important facts and figures for prospective buyers. This article answers common questions about CIM’s and explains how they improve sale process outcomes. Who receives the CIM and when? Buyers receive a CIM …
The Significance of Disclosure in a Business Transaction
October 9, 2015 / in Acquire a Business, Sell a Business / by Don Ross
Full disclosure by buyer and seller is a vital component in any successful business sale/purchase transaction. In a small business transaction, buyer and seller disclosure statements are customarily exchanged and reviewed before or during the due diligence process. Hopefully there are no significant surprises at that point and the transaction proceeds smoothly. When the buyer is an individual, the buyer’s disclosure statement generally focuses on the buyer’s personal, professional, and financial background and reorganization plans. …
SBA Loans: Capital for Small Business Acquisitions
September 23, 2015 / in Acquire a Business, Sell a Business / by Bob Altieri
So you’re thinking of selling your business and prefer to be cashed out rather than be paid in installments over time. Uncle Sam wants to see your business continue as a job creator, and hence, works with lenders to make attractive loan terms available to business buyers, on loans up to $5 million. US Small Business Administration (SBA) loans come in two types: business loans – type 7(a), and real estate loans – type 504. According to Bob Porter of …
Marketing a Business: The Need for Confidentiality
August 20, 2015 / in Acquire a Business, Sell a Business / by Don Ross
Maintaining confidentiality during the M&A sale process is a critical factor in successful business transactions. At the onset, during the marketing phase of a business sale, you are walking a tightrope between those you want to inform and those you don’t. Confidential information is shared only with qualified buyers who have evidenced professional and financial capacity. Information is withheld from those, who by virtue of their relationship with the seller’s business, could prove detrimental …
Baseball and Business Acqusition Financing: Five Tools Scoring Matrix
January 21, 2015 / in Acquire a Business / by Don Ross
The “Hot Stove League” is an expression that describes the six month hiatus from baseball, beginning the day after the final World Series game and extending through the cold winter months until Spring Training opens in March. There is plenty of time and opportunity for baseball fans to roll up their general manager sleeves and discuss the relative merits of potential roster moves on and off their fantasy teams. And that is where the five …
Small Business Transactions Up 18%, Sellers Earn Higher Sale Prices – According to Industry Report
October 16, 2014 / in Acquire a Business, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
It’s a very good time to be a seller. According to a report released on October 16, 2014, U.S. small business sale transaction levels are on pace for a record-breaking year. And while the post-recession market has generally favored buyers, a shift appears underway, with sellers now receiving higher selling prices, higher percentage of asking prices and improved cash flow multiples. The full results are included in BizBuySell’s Q3 2014 Insight Report, which aggregates statistics from …
A Sample Acquisition Due Diligence Checklist
October 8, 2014 / in Acquire a Business, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
In privately-held business acquisition transactions, as soon as a letter of intent or contingent purchase agreement has been negotiated, the buyer’s in-depth due diligence begins. To kick-start this phase of the transaction, the buyer requests from the seller all of the information that they need to conduct their investigations. Once the buyer is satisfied, the transaction proceeds to the closing phase. Due diligence document requests vary greatly in length and content, depending on the type …
Escrows in California Business Sale Transactions
August 22, 2014 / in Acquire a Business, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
Business “Transaction Escrows” protect the interests of buyers and sellers, and are used extensively by transaction attorneys and brokers in California. Then there is what’s called a “Holdback Escrow” which secures post-closing obligations and adjustments. This blog introduces you to both types of escrows and how they facilitate business deals. What is a Business Transaction Escrow? In California, for business sale-purchase transactions of all sizes and shapes, it is common to have an escrow agent serve …