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Recent Insights for Business Sellers from BizBuySell
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Steps to Sell Your Small Business
If you're just getting started, this guide will walk you through the sales process.
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Industry-Specific Sell Guides
Selling a business requires different approaches across industries. Learn how to navigate the sale process with our tailored guides for a variety of business types.
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How Much Will It Cost to Sell Your Business?
It's reasonable to assume selling expenses to be about 15% of the sale price. Here's why.
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How Long Does it Take to Sell a Business?
We dive into median days on market data to understand why some businesses sell faster or slower than others.
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How to Sell Your Business Quickly
If you are in a hurry to sell, you can expedite the process but you may have to accept a lower price or less than stellar terms.
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How to Sell Your Business Without a Broker
Can you sell your business without a broker? Of course, but be ready to manage the risks and understand the process you will need to manage.
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Selling Your Business to a Private Equity Group
Private equity groups acquire businesses to complement other businesses they own, or to enter new industries. Here’s what to expect if your business becomes an acquisition target.
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Common-Size Your Quarterly Financials to Track Your Business’s Health
Common-Size your quarterly financial statements to keep track of your business's health.
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When To Sell Your Business
Every business owner will exit at some point. Our guide to recognize the signs that it might be time to start preparing for the sale of your business.
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How Can Business Sellers Pre-Qualify their Business for an SBA Loan (or Lender)?
Business owners who are planning their exit can apply to get their business listing pre-qualified for an SBA loan. If approved, the pre-qualification gives them a significant advantage.
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Your Business May Be Worth More If You Stop Working So Hard
Did you know that the owner's involvement in a business affects its value? A semi-absentee business is more valuable than an owner operated business; the less an owner directly works the more a buyer will pay, all else being equal.
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Retaining Key Employees Is Critical to Selling Your Business
From a seller's perspective, key employees benefit your business, but they can also hijack your exit strategy. When critical roles and proprietary business knowledge are concentrated in a few individuals, this poses a business risk to potential buyers.
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7 Key Elements for Creating a Business for Sale Listing
Publishing a business-for-sale listing with these 7 keys elements can increase your chances of selling your business.
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Opportunities in Buying and Selling Closed Businesses
Opportunities for business buyers and sellers look different during a pandemic, but they are still present. Here are the benefits to buying or selling a closed business.
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