Featured Articles
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Business Growth vs. Exit Planning: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Maximize the value of your business, consider how your growth strategies can overlap with your exit plan to ensure a successful business transfer.
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Differences in Business Growth and Exit Planning: The Nuances That Add Leverage
While growth and exit planning are part of the same journey, there are subtle differences. Recognizing the nuances will maximize value when it's time to exit.
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Bridging the Price Gap: Negotiation Tactics for Small Business Transactions
Bridging the price gap between seller’s asking price, buyer’s willingness to pay and market value of the business requires creativity.
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Franchise Resales: Collaborating with Co-Brokers to Sell the Little Gym Franchises
If you're looking to explore franchising, a franchise or business broker can help you identify new or existing opportunities for entrepreneurship.
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What To Do When Having Trouble Selling a Business
When business owners are having trouble selling their business, it's important to identify areas for improvement to ensure a successful sale.
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What is an NDA and the Top 3 Reasons You Need One When Selling a Business
An NDA is a legally binding contract that protects the confidentiality of the seller's business information and is essential when selling a business.
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How to Research Franchise Opportunities
Opening a franchise unit is a great path to business ownership. Here are some tips on how to find the right franchise.
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How To Manage Emotions When Selling a Business
Selling a business is a complex process, filled with emotion. Preparing a thoughtful and thorough exit strategy can help ensure a successful sale.
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When Can You Negotiate a Reduced Broker Fee for the Sale of your Business?
Business brokers help sellers get the best price and deal structure when selling a business. Broker fees are standard, but there are a few circumstances when fees are negotiable.
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Podcast: You Don't Have to Be Elon Musk and Come Up with Some Grand Startup
Jordan Novarad shares how and why he chose to leave his job and buy a cash flowing engineering business as a path to building wealth for his family.
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When and How Should Employees Be Told About a Business Sale?
After deciding to sell a business, business owners need to consider when and how to tell employees. Explore the many options you can take.
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SBA Loans for Franchise Buyers: What You Need to Know
SBA loans are used for a wide variety of purposes and are eligible for franchise acquisitions. They offer attractive terms for prospective small business owners.
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How Much Inventory is Included in the Asking Price of a Business?
Inventory is an important consideration when buying or selling a business, as it is common to include some level of inventory in the asking price. Sheila Spangler shares best practices for how to assess and calculate the “normal” amount of inventory included in the asking price when buying or selling a business.
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Using an SBA 7(a) Loan to Finance a Business Acquisition
The SBA 7(a) program provides many advantages for acquiring an established business, including its attractive terms, allowing a buyer to finance up to 90% of total project costs.
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Infographic: How to Buy and Sell a Business
This infographic shows, step-by-step, how you can buy yourself an existing business, turn it into a valuable asset, attract buyers and sell it for a healthy price.