Archive for the ‘Buying A Business’ Category
Today’s Business Buyer
Apr 20, 2016There is an old saying that goes something like this: “The worst day of working for yourself is better than the best day of working for someone else.” As a business owner, you know this...
Business Purchase Financing: Mezzanine
Mar 23, 2016Mezzanine financing is basically debt capital that gives the lender the rights to convert to an ownership or equity interest in the company if the loan is not paid back in time and in full. It...
Business Purchase Financing: Bank Loans
Mar 23, 2016Bank Loans are an option that some Potential Buyer can use to finance the purchase of a business. Banks and other lending agencies provide unsecured loans commensurate with the cash available for servicing the...
Business Purchase Financing: SBA Backed Loans
Mar 23, 2016SBA Backed Loans can be an option for financing a business purchase. Thanks to the U.S. Small Business Administration Loan Guarantee Program, favorable financing terms are available to business buyers. Similar to the terms of...
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...
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...
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...