There are a myriad of reasons why the sale of a business doesn’t close successfully; these multiple causes can, however, be broken down into four categories: those caused by the seller, those caused by the buyer, those that just happen (“acts of fate”), and those caused by third parties. The following examines the part each…Read More→
Day One is the Day to Prepare Your Exit
/in Seller Articles /by bbpadminPepperjam CTO, Greg Shepard recently published “Planning Your Exit Should Begin When You Launch” in Entrepreneur magazine. In this article, Shepard puts forward a variety of thought-provoking ideas including that entrepreneurs should be thinking about partnering early on with those they believe will ultimately want to buy their business. Thinking Ahead Much of Shepard’s thinking…Read More→
Cost Segregation
/in Creative Business Services Posts, John Foster /by CBS-GlobalBuying a business or investment property? Learn about how depreciation and a cost segregation study can save you a bundle on your taxes on this episode of Just the Facts with John Foster. Listen to Just The Facts
What Makes the Sale of a Business Fall Through?
/in Seller Articles /by bbpadminThere are a myriad of reasons why the sale of a business doesn’t close successfully; these multiple causes can, however, be broken down into four categories: those caused by the seller, those caused by the buyer, those that just happen (“acts of fate”), and those caused by third parties. The following examines the part each…Read More→
Tips to Help You Sell Your Business
/in Seller Articles /by CBS AdminThe opportunity to sell your business may come as the result of a long and thoughtful process. Or it may unexpectedly appear when a buyer presents themselves through a business broker. No matter how you reach the decision to sell your business, be prepared for a process that is long and complicated. You’ll need at…Read More→
When It’s Time to Sell, Put Your Strengths First
/in Seller Articles /by bbpadminPutting 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…Read More→
Build Your Corporate Reputation
/in Creative Business Services Posts, Josh Phillips /by CBS-GlobalAbraham Lincoln wrote…. “Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” A corporate reputation is the shadow…. The organization is the tree, the real thing. While an organization can’t actually control its own reputation, it can perform ethically and…Read More→
10 Elements of M&A Due Diligence
/in Creative Business Services Posts /by Garrett SlateA well-executed M&A process demands a significant amount of due diligence from the buyer. The buyer wants to know what they are acquiring, and which obligations the purchase will entail. Due diligence is all about clarifying that picture. In some cases, this process may affect valuation, since undisclosed liabilities that come out during due diligence…Read More→
Evaluating Your Company’s Weaknesses
/in Seller Articles /by bbpadminThe time you spend evaluating your company’s weaknesses is, as it turns out, one of the single best investments you can hope to make. No one should understand your company better than you. But to fully understand your company, it is essential that you invest the time to understand your company’s various strengths and weakness….Read More→
A Good Corporate Reputation
/in Creative Business Services Posts, Josh Phillips /by CBS-GlobalA quick Google search defines a reputation as the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something. The reputation of a business is the opinion of the organization by its internal and external stakeholders. A company’s reputation is based on its past actions and the probability of its future behavior. Its reputation…Read More→
What Should You Evaluate When Buying a Business?
/in Buyer Articles /by bbpadminBuying a business can be an exciting prospect. For many prospective business owners, owning a business is the fulfillment of a decades long dream. With all of that excitement comes considerable emotion. For this reason, it is essential to step back and carefully evaluate several key factors to help you decide whether or not you…Read More→