#Selling A Business
Selling your business? Two mistakes to avoid in your valuation
A business seller needs to look at the risk factors a potential buyer is worried about – and vice-versa…
How to build your business to attract buyers
Creating a business with the intent to sell demands forward-looking thinking from the very beginning.
Why your deal is taking forever to close
Private equity firms are sitting on a ton of money. Here’s why they’re scared to actually put it to work.
Why you need an exit plan from day dot
The sooner you begin thinking about life after your business, the better prepared you will be for that day and the more likely it will happen on your terms. Here’s what you need to consider when putting yours together.
The secret trouble with selling your business
It sounds crazy, but selling your start-up for a tidy sum won’t necessarily make you ecstatic. In fact, entrepreneurs often experience post-sale blues.
Succession planning isn’t negotiable in partnerships
There are benefits to running your business in partnership with a friend or family member, this could mean it was established with only the bare minimum of documents. Though this may not currently present an issue, it can cause succession headaches later.
6 ways to maximise the sale of a business
The sale of your business is the culmination of many years of hard work, so you’ll want to ensure you do everything possible to maximise its value in the lead up to this point. Consider these six tips now, as you continue to work toward its eventual sale.
Should sole traders be thinking about succession?
When you’ve worked hard to build your business, you want to ensure that when the time comes to transition out of it, it’s passed on in the way you’d like. For sole traders, the greatest succession threat that must be managed is key man risk. Here’s how to do it.
How to know when it’s time to walk away
Starting a business takes passion – and often a reality check. Here’s how to know when moving on might be the best thing for your business.
The closing a business to-do list
When the time has come to sell your business, many factors need to be considered and acted upon before you’re free from any further obligations. This is what should be on your to-do list.
How to get acquired for tons of money
Some companies are bought for huge sums, while other similar ones never get much notice. How to get on the road to the big acquisition.
SMBs rattled by poor spending, but not ready to shut up shop
Poor consumer spending remains a concern for many small and medium businesses, but a new Sensis report has found fewer SMB owners plan to sell or close their business now compared with six months ago.
Tips to create a saleable business
Planning ahead to exit your business should start from day one, to ensure you build a valuable and saleable asset. There are many important aspects of succession planning, so start ticking these off your list now.
Preparing your business for sale
Brad Callaughan blogs about the preparation that goes into selling a business. “Selling your business shouldn’t be a spur of the moment decision. Succession planning should be looked at over a number of years to determine the best road forward. Not only do you have to decide on either passing your business down or selling it but you also need to look at the tax implications…”