The process of selling a business is complex and the potential for mis-understandings is great. One way to minimize these is to craft a detailed offer that addresses key issues. Beyond a simple term sheet which spells out the structure of an offer in a vague way, it is important to further define key [...]
When you are ready to find out how much your business is worth, providing current and accurate financial information for your business valuation is key. Business valuations take a variety of factors into account, including financial performance, industry and type of buyer likely to purchase the business, to name a few. If you are [...]
There are three basic methods of valuing a business: asset approach, income approach and market approach. For owners in need of a valuation, it is important to understand the differences between the approaches and how those differences may impact company value. Our professional valuation services cover the gamut of simple (and free) to complex. [...]
The M&A market for buying and selling businesses is hot, hot, hot. 2017 is off to a great start and is loaded with opportunity for those who seek it. As a business owner, this is the time to look at your business and assess the opportunities - is it time to grow through acquisition [...]
Confidentiality Series 2 of 3 In order to sell a business, confidential information will need to be disclosed to prospective buyers. They need to examine the company information to assess the business and determine whether they’d like to make an offer. Below are the basics on the key elements of the strong Non-Disclosure [...]
Confidentiality Series 1 of 3 When selling a business, maintaining confidentiality is critical to protecting its value. If word get out that your company is for sale, it may negatively impact your operations at a time when you need to showcase the company’s strengths. Examples of issues that may arise include: [...]
Determining the best time to sell a рrіvаtеlу held buѕіnеѕѕ wіll depend upon a number оf fасtоrѕ which are often personal in nature. From a valuation perspective though, the time to sell will be when your firm is operating optimally in five key areas. The Ideal Time to Sell A Business Is When: 1. Profitability [...]
To match the best buyer with a seller of a business requires a lengthy M&A process and a lot of work. You don’t want all of this effort to be for naught with a busted negotiation of a purchase agreement. We offer a few simple things to keep in mind when you begin negotiating. [...]
When selling a business, it is important to understand the M&A Sale Process. The step by step M&A Sale Process Flowchart below helps to give context to the process, demonstrating the many steps and phases needed for a successful sale. Click the image below to save or print the PDF.
For the 2016 Year End Awards, the VR New Haven Office was internationally ranked fifth among all VR franchise offices. VR New Haven President, Jeff Swiggett, earned the spot as #4 Internationally Ranked VR Owner. Fourth quarter awards were also collected by experienced Business Intermediaries Bill Hall and Devon Fleming. Bill received a Top Ten Producer Award [...]
