Effective March 29, 2023, certain M&A brokers are no longer required to register as broker-dealers with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The new exception to the Securities Exchange Act will allow an M&A broker to engage in a securities transaction connected to the sale and purchase of an… Read More »Impact of Broker Simplification Act on Brokers’ Businesses
Had an absolutely delightful session at this morning’s WATT (Women at the Top) meeting led by Felicia Munion. We ventured to a fresh locale – Prep & Pastry. The cuisine was simply fantastic, and the vibrant dialogues revolving around Negotiating versus Compromising were equally engaging! Walked away feeling truly invigorated… Read More »Watt Morning Meeting
Ready to hand over the reins of your business and embrace your next adventure? You’ve poured your blood, sweat, and tears into your enterprise, creating a thriving livelihood. But here’s the million-dollar question: will a potential buyer view your business as a golden goose? At the heart of that question,… Read More »Unlocking Your Business Value: A Straight-Talk Guide for Business Owners Eyeing a Sale
Seller expectations: “Too many business owners believe their company is worth more than the market iswilling to pay. This is a dangerous disconnect that can put a business owner’s financial future at risk,” saidRyan Hemmert, Founder of Washington Business Brokers. “It’s important to get an estimate of value, orsome kind… Read More »Top Challenges By Deal Size
When it comes to assessing the profitability of your business, you’ve probably come across two important measures: Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE) and Normalized EBITDA. These metrics play a crucial role in determining the value of your business, but they have some key differences in how they’re calculated. Let’s break it… Read More »Unlocking Profitability: Understanding SDE and Normalized EBITDA for Your Business
A big shoutout to Benefit Commerce Group (BCG) for their insightful presentation on Benefits Benchmarking today. It’s an invaluable opportunity for businesses with 10-5,000 employees to gauge their standing in comparison to industry peers, both locally in Arizona and on a national level. Scott Wood, Chris Hogan, Raj Kapur, Jeff… Read More »2023 Benefits Benchmarking Survey Results Event
Thank you Ann Ewen for a great workshop. Thank you LDV winery for letting us use your space. It was a pleasure spending the morning with my WATT sisters.
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So, you’re ready to take the leap and sell your business. You’ve got your M&A advisor by your side, your financials are in order, and you’re feeling pretty confident. But here’s a startling fact: only half of businesses actually succeed in selling, even with a qualified advisor in the picture.… Read More »Breaking the 50/50 Barrier: Navigating the Challenges of Selling Your Business
D-Day, on June 6, 1944, is a day that holds immense historical significance. On this day, more than 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of France’s Normandy region. It marked the beginning of the end of World War II, representing a decisive… Read More »Honoring D-Day Heroes: A Celebration of Gratitude and Remembrance