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When It’s Time to Sell, Put Your Strengths First
October 31, 2018 / in Sell a Business / by BBP
Putting your strengths first will help you sell your business. While this may seem obvious, a surprising number of business owners will either improperly index the strengths of their business or fail to emphasize those strengths adequately. In this article, we will examine five key business strengths that you should focus on when it comes time to sell. Understand Your Buyer You know your business, but you don’t necessarily know what buyer is best for …
Does Your M&A Advisor have a Stamp of Approval?
September 16, 2018 / in Sell a Business / by Adam Wiskind
When choosing a business broker, M&A advisor, investment banker or transaction intermediary to sell your company it’s wise to consider their professional designations. Having one or more designations from the right professional organization provides validation that the individual is committed to his or her craft and has sufficient experience to manage a complex sale transaction. For California brokers that sell main street businesses and businesses at the very low end of the middle-market (say up to …
August 21st Seminar: How and When to Exit Your Business for Maximum Value
July 19, 2018 / in Exit Planning, News, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
Are you considering retirement or exiting ownership and wondering if you’re going about it the best way? Will your business sell for maximum value? Please join us for an exclusive, limited-seating breakfast seminar in Roseville on Tuesday August 21, 2018 for business owners contemplating their exit. Learn the ins and outs of successful exit strategies and how to maximize value when you sell. This free, educational seminar is sponsored by Exit Strategies Group and Exchange …
Avoid These 6 Common Deal Breakers in the Business Sale Process
June 20, 2018 / in Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Adam Wiskind
Finding a willing buyer for your business is worth celebrating, briefly. In my experience, a majority of owner-negotiated “deals” fall apart before reaching the closing table. In this post I will discuss several common deal breakers that I’ve seen, mostly involving differing expectations and poor preparation, and how you can avoid them. But first I want to be sure you know what a Letter of Intent (LOI) is. An LOI is a non-binding agreement between …
Go on Vacation … An exit strategy for small business owners
June 13, 2018 / in Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Roy Martinez
Do you plan to sell your business in 1-3 years? 3-5 years? 5-10 years? If so, here’s a simple preparedness test. Take a vacation! Ask yourself, “What would happen to my business if I left for a 3-week vacation?” Some scenarios: Business grinds to a halt. Since you do most of the work yourself, when you take a vacation sales drop 50% or more. Outbound selling stops. Like many business owners, you are the main …
Exit Strategies Advises on Sale of Valley Inventory Services, California’s Leading Inventory Services Provider
June 8, 2018 / in News, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
Exit Strategies Group acted as exclusive advisor to Valley Inventory Service, Inc. on its recent sale to private investors. Terms of sale will not be disclosed. Founded in 1972, VIS is the leading regional physical inventory service provider in California. VIS serves supermarkets, retail stores, pharmacies, distribution centers, wineries and manufacturers in the Western U.S. Using state of the art data collection hardware and software, VIS tailors its services to meet the timing and reporting …
Can I Sell My Business (C Corp Stock) Tax Free?
April 25, 2018 / in Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
In some cases yes! Congress has long recognized that small businesses investment is an important driver of the U.S. economy. Back in 1993, to encourage capital investment in small businesses, they created a rule that eliminates federal income tax on some (later revised to all) of the gain on the sale of certain C Corporation stock issued after August 10, 1993. This article introduces the Qualified Small Business Stock (“QSBS”) tax break for for business owners …
May 10th Seminar: How to maximize the value of your business upon exit.
April 17, 2018 / in Exit Planning, News, Sell a Business / by Adam Wiskind
Are you starting to think about retirement, but don’t know how best to transition out of your business? Consider attending a free breakfast seminar hosted by Exit Strategies Group and Exchange Bank on how to maximize the value of your business upon exit. This 1-1/2 hour seminar will answer the following questions: What are the value drivers that determine how much my company is worth? What can I do to prepare my company for sale? …
How Do I Sell My Personal Goodwill?
April 11, 2018 / in Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
The concept of goodwill in a business sale is familiar to most business owners. The more the better, right? Personal goodwill (versus enterprise goodwill) on the other hand is less familiar, and trickier to deal with. If your company is structured as a C-Corporation, you should know about personal goodwill and how its existence could put more money in your pocket when it’s time to sell. Here’s how this works. The C-Corp Dilemma Sellers of C-Corps …
What is my best exit option?
April 4, 2018 / in Exit Planning, Sell a Business / by Al Statz
The answer to this question is different for every business owner depending on goals, facts and circumstances. When deciding the right way to exit business ownership, owners should understand and weigh all of their options. This article summarizes eight common exit options and their pros and cons. Some are more common than others. All options should be put on the table when selecting your exit path. Eight Common Exit Options Option 1. Transfer to Family …