by Pacific Business AdvisorsMay 29, 2019 Blog, Buyer Articles, Buyer FAQ, Buying a Business0 comments
5 M&A Myths and How to Deal with Them
Where your money is concerned, myths can do damage. A recent Divestopedia article from Tammie Miller entitled, Crazy M&A Myths You Need to Stop Believing Now, Miller explores 5 big M&A myths that can get you in trouble. Miller points out that many of these myths are believed by CEOs, but that they have zero basis in reality. Myth 1 The first major myth Miller explores is the idea...Read More
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by Pacific Business AdvisorsMay 18, 2019 Blog, Buyer Articles, Buyer FAQ, Buying a Business0 comments
10 Questions Everyone Should Ask Before Signing on the Dotted Line
Before buying any business, a seller must ask questions, lots of questions. If there is ever a time where one should not be shy, it is when buying a business. In a recent article from Entrepreneur magazine entitled, “10 Questions You Must Ask Before Buying a Business”, author Jan Porter explores 10 of the single most important questions prospective buyers should be asking before signing on...Read More
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by Pacific Business AdvisorsMay 13, 2019 Blog, Buyer Articles, Buyer FAQ, Buying a Business0 comments
A Step by Step Overview of the First Time Buyer Process
A recent article on Businessbroker.net entitled, First Time Buyer Processes by business broker Pat Jones explores the process of buying a business in a precise step-by-step fashion. Jones notes that there are many reasons that people buy businesses including the desire to be one’s own boss. However, he is also quick to point out that buyers should refrain from buying a business that they...Read More
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by Pacific Business AdvisorsMarch 2, 2019 Buyer Articles, Buying a Business, Seller Articles, Selling a Business0 comments
Goodwill and Its Importance to Your Business
What exactly does the term “goodwill” mean when it comes to buying or selling a business? Usually, the term “goodwill” is a reference to all the effort that a seller puts into a business over the years that he or she operates that business. In a sense, goodwill is the difference between an array of intangible, but important, assets and the total purchase price of the business. It is...Read More
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by Pacific Business AdvisorsFebruary 23, 2019 Buyer Articles, Buying a Business, Seller Articles, Selling a Business0 comments
The Sale of a Business May Actually Excite Employees
Many sellers worry that employees might “hit the panic button” when they learn that a business is up for sale. Yet, in a recent article from mergers and acquisitions specialist Barbara Taylor entitled, “Selling Your Business? 3 Reasons Why Your Employees Will Be Thrilled,” Taylor brings up some thought-provoking points on why employees might actually be glad to hear this news. Let’s take...Read More
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by Pacific Business AdvisorsFebruary 9, 2019 Blog, Business, Business, Business, Business Valuation, Buyer Articles, Buyer FAQ, Buying a Business, Seller Articles, Seller FAQ, Selling a Business, Using a Professional, Valuation0 comments
A Look at Divestopedia’s Article, “The Myth of Fair Business Valuation”
In Divestopedia’s article, “The Myth of Fair Business Valuation: What Professional Valuations Don’t Tell You,” author Chak Reddy is quick to point out that the “type of buyer and method of sale are two important (yet often overlooked) value determinants when finding a starting price for your business.” Reddy brings up some excellent points. One notion in particular that every business owner...Read More
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by Pacific Business AdvisorsFebruary 7, 2019 Blog, Business, Business, Business, Business Valuation, Buyer Articles, Buyer FAQ, Buying a Business, Seller Articles, Seller FAQ, Selling a Business, Using a Professional, Valuation0 comments
5 Big Questions to Consider when Financing a Business Sale
How should the purchase of a business be structured? This is a point that you’ll want to address early in the sale process. For most people, buying or selling a business is one of the most, if not the most, important business decision that they will ever make. For this reason, it is vital not to wait until the last minute to structure your deal. Let’s turn our attention to the most...Read More
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by Pacific Business AdvisorsJanuary 26, 2019 Blog, Business, Business, Business, Business Valuation, Buyer Articles, Buyer FAQ, Buying a Business, Seller Articles, Seller FAQ, Selling a Business, Using a Professional, Valuation0 comments
Obtaining a Fair Market Value for Your Business
Divestopedia published a rather insightful article, “Letting the Market Bridge the Valuation Gap.” In this October 2018 article, Dave Kauppi dives in and explores how fair market value can be used as a way for business owners to “bridge the gap between the valuation they feel they deserve and that which they’re likely to receive.” This, of course, increases the chances of a deal actually...Read More
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by Pacific Business AdvisorsJanuary 19, 2019 Blog, Business, Business, Business, Business Valuation, Buyer Articles, Buyer FAQ, Buying a Business, Seller Articles, Seller FAQ, Selling a Business, Using a Professional, Valuation0 comments
Determining Your Company’s Undocumented Value
Business appraisals are not one-dimensional. In fact, a good business appraisal is one that factors in a wide range of variables in order to achieve an accurate result. Indisputable records ranging from comparables and projections to EBITDA multiples, discount rates and a good deal more are all factored in. It is important to remember that while an appraiser may feel that he or she has all...Read More
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by Pacific Business AdvisorsJanuary 12, 2019 Blog, Business, Business, Business, Business Valuation, Buyer Articles, Buyer FAQ, Buying a Business, Seller Articles, Seller FAQ, Selling a Business, Using a Professional, Valuation0 comments
Considering All of Your Business Real Estate Options
In a recent December 2018 article in Divestopedia entitled, “Options for Business Real Estate When Selling a Company,” the topic of business real estate was explored at length. One of the key points of the article was that understanding one’s business real estate options would ultimately help in achieving “the goals desired in a transaction.” The article is correct to point out that many,...Read More
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