Nationally, 50% of respondents said they are now ready to return to in-person events with proper Covid-19 safety precautions in place. Another 21% said they’ll be ready in a month or two. Only 10% of respondents said they’ll need six months or more before they are comfortable. The Business Journals… Read More »53% in Phoenix Ready to Return to Live Events
“Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.” ―Sara Blakely Sara Blakely Sara Treleaven Blakely (born February 27, 1971) is an American businesswoman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is the founder of Spanx, an American …… Read More »Monday Mojo – Sara Blakely
During his campaign, President Biden proposed tax changes that could have a significant impact on business owners. Any business owner contemplating an exit in the next few years should consider how potential tax changes could reduce their net proceeds from a sale. If the tax plans come to fruition, the… Read More »Proposed Tax Plan Pushing Business Owners to Market
Asset Sale – This term has two definitions. The proper definition depends on its usage: A. The means by which a business owner transfers ownership of tangible and intangible assets, and possibly some liabilities, to another owner without transferring the ownership entity. B. The sale of a business enterprise that… Read More »Delta Tuesday Term – Asset Sale
“I like to say it’s an attitude of not just thinking outside the box, but not even seeing the box.” ― Safra A. Catz Safra A. Catz is an Israeli-American billionaire banker and technology executive. She is the CEO of Oracle Corporation. She has been an executive at Oracle since April… Read More »Monday Mojo – Safra A. Catz
According to the Market Pulse survey in 2019 & 2020, less than 1 in 5 responding Business Intermediaries reported they had more clients’ businesses sell than they did in prior years. Source: IBBA & M&A Source Market Pulse 2020 Q4 (published 2/9/2021) and Participant Comparison Reports #DeltaBusinessAdvisors #MergersandAcquisitions #BusinessBrokers #MandAMarket… Read More »Intermediaries Closed Fewer Transactions in 2020 than in Prior Years
According to the Market Pulse Q4 survey manufacturing, construction/engineering, and business services led the lower middle market in 2020. Source: IBBA & M&A Source Market Pulse 2020 Q4 (published 2/9/2021) #DeltaBusinessAdvisors #MergersandAcquisitions #BusinessBrokers #MandAMarket #DailyBusinessAcumen #MASource #IBBA #MarketPulse #MainStreet
According to the Market Pulse Q4 survey looking at data for the whole year, personal services, consumer goods/retail, and business services led the Main Street market in 2020, while manufacturing, construction/engineering, and business services led the lower middle market. Compared to last year, we saw a slight decline in restaurant activity… Read More »Main Street Business Sales by Industry 2020
Business owners beware! The Biden administration has proposed doubling the current capital gains tax. When those tax increases will go into effect is unclear, but many economists are expecting it to occur between 2022 to 2024. The average business takes about 10 months to sell, so there’s not a lot… Read More »Act Now or Face Potential Tax Increase Bite
“As business brokers and M&A advisors, we need to find a way to get the conversation started with business owners earlier in the process,” said Lisa Riley, Principal of Delta Business Advisors. “The vast majority of owners need a successful sale to live their ideal lifestyle, making this one of… Read More »2020 Q4 proactive exit planning