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There are two primary ways to finance a company: debt and equity. Nearly every individual is familiar with debt, whether from student loans, credit cards or mortgages. Debt describes a sum of money bo

When people get ready to sell their businesses, there is a natural inclination to talk up their business to make it seem attractive in the eyes of the buyers. Whether a seller has been preparing to se

It should come as no surprise that when it comes to getting a business ready for sale, accurate financials are key. At Creative Business Services/CBS-Global, we recommend at least five years of financ

Many of our clients ask us when they should start their succession planning. Our answer should come as no surprise. If you own a business, succession planning should be started as soon as possible. If

Our clients often ask us for more insight into the process of selling a business. Let’s take a deeper look into the process and some steps you’ll want to take along the way. Organize Your Financial Re

Reveal business information gradually It’s easy for a business owner to get excited by an inbound request from an interested prospective buyer and eagerly respond with all of their business’ informati

Is it The Right Time to Sell My Business? You might have heard about the expected surge of businesses going on the market as retiring baby boomers seek to sell. Does that mean that now is the optimal

Facing Your Mortality with Proper Exit Planning An estate plan or buy-sell agreement is no substitute for an exit plan if you have to unexpectedly sell your business. Exit planning covers a wide varie

Evaluating a stock sale vs. an asset sale There are several factors to consider when evaluating a stock sale of a company compared to an asset sale. Sale of stock If the transaction is structured as a