First Steps in Buying OR Selling a Business
Through our lives we all repeatedly have taken “first steps”. We never outlive LEARNING! And hopefully you will learn something as you read this short summary about Buying or Selling…
How to Double Your Chances of a Premium Acquisition Offer
One of the most powerful insights from the Value Builder System—based on data from over 80,000 business owners—is this: Companies that can operate smoothly without owner involvement for at least…
The Hungry Dog Gets the Bone: How a Business Broker Creates Competition to Maximize Your Sale Price
If you’ve ever sold a home, you know the golden rule: more buyers equal better offers. The same principle applies to selling your business, but with one key difference—confidentiality is…
Is Your Industry the Next Roll-Up Opportunity?
Is Your Industry the Next Roll-Up Opportunity? The garage door business isn’t the first place you’d expect to find a booming industry roll-up. Yet, in just a few years, Guild…
The Power of Vision in Business: A Lesson from Proverbs
In the fast-paced world of business, it’s easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day operations. But as Proverbs 29:18 reminds us, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.”…
Do you do business with strangers?
9-14-24 Peckin’ Away Do you do business with strangers? Are you willing to disclose intimate, private, information about your business to strangers? I don’t think so, but that’s what a…
The Power of Preparation: Listing and Selling a Business in Record Time
When Carol Gresham listed the Art Print Design business, she was excited to assist the seller who was a repeat client. The seller had purchased Art Print Design using CBI…
The Power of a Business Moat: Securing Success and Attracting Buyers
What makes you hard to beat? It's that special thing your customers love but your competitors can’t quite copy. Take Apple, for example. Their big advantage is how all their…
Shifting the Mindset: From Emotional Ownership to Objective Valuation
When it comes to selling a business, emotions can run high. Many entrepreneurs have poured their blood, sweat, and tears into building their ventures, making the decision to sell a…
The Importance of Confidentiality When Selling Your Business
In the dynamic world of business brokerage, confidentiality stands as a cornerstone principle, especially when it comes to selling a business. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or a first-time seller,…