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Business Purchase Financing: Venture Capitalists
Mar 23, 2016If you are looking to finance your business purchase through investors, venture capitalists are an option. Venture capitalists have become more eager players in the financing of independent businesses. Previously known for going after the...
Business Purchase Financing: Seller Financing
Mar 23, 2016Seller financing is perhaps one of the simplest--and best--ways to finance the acquisition of a business. This means that the business buyer works hand-in-hand with the seller. The seller's willingness to participate will be influenced by...
Welcome and What’s to Come
Mar 21, 2016Based in Carrollton, Texas, our company strives to guide business owners through the process of ownership transition. Our brokers have a combined experience of over 40 years with a variety of industry specializations. Our highly...
Buyer FAQs: Confidentiality
Mar 17, 2016While many people compare selling a business to the sale of real estate, there is one very significant difference: Confidentiality. Think about it this way: when you are selling your house, you put a big...
Buyer FAQs: Short Questions
Mar 16, 2016Short Answers Business Buyers have many questions and we do our best to answer all of them. Here are some questions that Gateway Brokers and Intermediaries get often but that's do not really fit into...
Seller FAQs: The Closing Process
Mar 16, 2016After receiving a Letter of Intent or Offer to Purchase, the closing process can begin. Closing a business is a complicated process and involves several types of paperwork. Many Business experts recommend working with a...
Buyer FAQs: Closing Process
Mar 16, 2016After drafting and sending a Letter of Intent or Offer to Purchase, if accepted by the seller, the closing process can begin. Closing a business is a complicated process and involves several types of paperwork....
Buyer FAQs: Negotiations
Mar 16, 2016Negotiations for buying a business can be very stressful. Even those with experience in negotiating may feel they are unprepared to negotiate the purchase of a business. Here are some things to keep in mind...
Buyer FAQs: Utilizing Gateway
Mar 15, 2016The professionals at Gateway MA can be of service to buyers as well as sellers. There are several reasons for utilizing Gateway as a buyer: We save you money: Our services are paid for by...
Seller FAQs: Negotiations
Mar 15, 2016Every business owner knows that negotiations can be very stressful. However even with all your experience negotiating contracts and services, even the most experienced business owners may feel they are unprepared to negotiate the sale...