6 issues to consider before hiring a business broker

When selling your business, you have two options: 1. Sell your business yourself 2. Hire a business broker While it’s possible to successfully sell your business on your own, hiring a business broker often guarantees a quick and painless sale.

http://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/how-to/sell-a-business/bizbuysell/2013/11/hiring-a-business-broker.html

Workers Comp rates can make or break a company

I have seen such differences in Workers Comp rates within companies that it is alarming. There are a couple things that can help keep your rates reasonable.

http://www.sunbeltbayarea.net/blog/2013/07/workers-comp-rates-can-make-or-break-a-company/

Preparing to Sell: 7 Steps to a Successful Sale

Sellers do not realize the steps that should to be taken to insure a smooth and successful sale of their business. Among the many steps necessary, I’ll mention just a few to get you started:

http://www.sunbeltbayarea.net/blog/2012/12/136/

http://grow-business.co/selling-your-business-the-role-of-an-ma-advisor.html

Business mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are complex transactions involving two companies becoming one either by coming together to form one entity or by having one company purchase another company. M&A advisors are often involved throughout the transaction, ensuring a smooth deal and transition.

http://grow-business.co/selling-your-business-the-role-of-an-ma-advisor.html

Choosing the Right Business Brokers

Whether you're buying or selling a business, having a broker on your side can make the difference between a successful outcome and a nightmare. However, not all business brokers will be suitable for your specific situation. Use the tips below to choose the right brokers for your needs.

http://www.basearticles.com/Art/1284017/24/Choosing-the-Right-Business-Brokers.html

Valuing a Business: What’s Involved

Buying or selling a business requires setting a realistic value for the business. After all, as the seller, you want to get a fair price that accounts for all of your assets, hard work, and business potential. Likewise, as a buyer, you want to get a fair price that accounts for the risk you’re assuming. Both buyers and sellers need to know what the business is worth. This is accomplished through business appraisal.

http://www.thejosephfoundation.com/valuing-business-whats-involved.html/

Why Use A Business Broker?

A good business broker is vital in the sale of a business. A business broker acts on your behalf and can successfully guide and execute the sale of your business.

http://www.sunbeltbayarea.net/sellers/why_use_business_broker.php

Choosing the Right Business Brokers

Whether you're buying or selling a business, having a broker on your side can make the difference between a successful outcome and a nightmare. However, not all business brokers will be suitable for your specific situation. Use the tips below to choose the right brokers for your needs.

http://www.artipot.com/articles/1659987/choosing-the-right-business-brokers.htm

Finally, a Good Time to Sell the Business

Three years ago, Peter Schoon of Orono, Minn., wanted to sell the technology-services firm he founded with his wife and retire. But the economic downturn put those plans on hold as the company's valuation took a hit. In March, however, the 64-year-old Mr. Schoon finally handed over the keys to System Support Solutions Inc. to buyer Jon Von Rentzell, a laid-off operations executive who financed more than half of the deal with a loan backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304682504579153573588055100

4 Reasons Sales of Small Businesses Are Booming

Good Morning Everyone!

  I came across this great read the other day about the current state of the small business brokerage market and why we are seeing an increasing uptick in sales. Let me know what you think!


-K

Buying a California Business - What to Keep In Mind

Dreams of the "Golden State" may compel you to buy a business in California, but there are a few things you need to keep in mind. You want to look for a company that matches your knowledge and experience before you plunk down a sizeable amount of cash on your dream. That takes a bit of research up front and, at times, some help from a broker.

http://www.artipot.com/articles/1647862/buying-a-california-business-what-to-keep-in-mind.htm