Market Pulse Survey – 1st Quarter 2019 Presented by IBBA, M&A Source and in Partnership with Pepperdine University In Q1, final sale prices came in anywhere from 85% to 101% of the pre-set asking price or internal benchmark. Lower middle market companies in the $5 million to $50 million range… Read More »Where Are Business Values Trending?
As you consider why you’re selling, consider your post-sale priorities. How soon do you want to be able to walk away? Would you consider remaining involved after a sale? Do you have pressing financial issues that require an immediate cash payout, versus potentially greater value recouped over time? Get clear… Read More »Advisor M&A Tip-Know Why You’re Selling
If you missed today’s Bryan2Business Talk Radio show it was another great show and can be enjoyed here: https://b2bbryan.com/8-22-19. Today’s show covered Everyday carry (EDC) items, what is in your pocket. Bryan had some fantastic guests: Vince Vasquez Managing Member of C2 tactical gun ranges, and guns stores. Anthony Turchetta… Read More »Bryan 2 Business Show – The Business of EDC
The short answer: it depends. For most Business Owners, the answer is almost always No, it’s a bad idea. This is even more true if your team is small in number and a very tight-knit group. There are a lot of ups and downs in selling a business…and it takes… Read More »Should Employees Be Informed I’m Selling?
Business owners are so busy running their companies every day, they never seem to have time to plan for exiting the business. But they can’t avoid planning for this critical time in their lives. Presenting a business for sale is very different than managing it with the business owner’s personal management style… Read More »Tip #009 Lost Exit Plan
If you missed yesterday’s Bryan 2 Business show, hosted by our own Bryan Detwiler. The show was about the ancient roots and modern use of bartering, and precious metals in our everyday lives and businesses. They also explored how technology is changing these ancient trade systems, and creating new opportunities for… Read More »Bryan 2 Business Show – From Bartering to Bullion
Selling a business gets complicated fast. There are a lot of moving parts, and buyers will demand information that can be hard to pin down. To sell your company without running into major problems, it’s a good idea to have a professional working with you who has been through the… Read More »How a Trusted Advisor Can Help Sell Your Business
Arizona is a great place to live and work and it just keeps getting better. Thursday we discussed why 223 people are moving to The greater Phoenix area every single day. And why Arizona had become one of the top places to do business start a business or move your business. If… Read More »Bryan 2 Business Show – Arizona is growing
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And when it comes to selling your business, value is in the eye of the buyer. Lower-to-mid-size businesses typically go to market without a preset asking price. You will set an internal benchmark with your M&A advisors, but we won’t publish or… Read More »How Three Offers Came In With A $10M Swing
Market Pulse Survey – 1st Quarter 2019 Presented by IBBA, M&A Source and in Partnership with Pepperdine University In the Main Street market, buyers are primarily looking for service, retail, manufacturing, and construction businesses. In the lower middle market, business services, healthcare, manufacturing construction, and wholesale distribution are dominating industry transitions.