BizBuySell released its latest insight report, that tracked US SME sales in 2022. Overall, there is high demand for service-based businesses with a strong rebound in restaurant business sales. Service businesses made up 39% of total businesses sold in 2022.…
Includes Plant and Equipment of more than $5m. Seeking Expressions of Interest. Business has a strong exposure to sectors covering mining, aviation and defence. Production is also streamlined with top-of-the-line equipment and a custom-built facility. This business is best suited…
When it comes to selling a business, there is more to it than just relaying the facts. It’s also important to emphasise the story behind the business. Business brokers and M&A advisors help to formulate and convey the story behind…
Buyers expect businesses to have sales and marketing plans to continuously fill up the “leaking bucket”!
When it’s time to sell a business, you will want to keep confidentiality first and foremost in your mind. The reality is that many deals do not succeed when confidentiality is breached and others learn that your business is for…
Look after your key people! Buyers prefer businesses with key employees in place so operations can continue smoothly when ownership changes.
Desire to Grow Your Income Generally, purchasers engage in transactions so they can transform the business, ultimately to produce profit. Research shows that the longer you own your business, the more profits you will generate. Owning your own business…
Assume everything will be examined during DD and therefore be prepared. A smooth, well organised DD process reduces the chance of a deal falling over.
Many business owners are truly committed to their businesses however everyone will need to embrace retirement whether it is for health issues, moving to a new location, or simply for greater peace of mind. If you see this path approaching…
Valuation 101 – fair market value is what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller – it is not, unfortunately, a function of how hard or how long you have worked. A good M&A advisor should guide vendors to…
Buyers will discount businesses that haven’t moved with the times. Don’t let operations become antiquated so if you aren’t the most tech savvy, get help from someone who is.
What Sellers Can Do For privately listed companies, the sale process can be significantly more difficult due to insufficient accounting. If you’re a seller, you can take steps to make the process a bit easier for buyers. Firstly,…