Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category

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Today’s Business Buyer

Apr 20, 2016

There 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...

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Increasing the Value of Your Business

Increasing the Value of Your Business

Apr 18, 2016

Recently, we discussed developing an exit strategy for your business. Now that you have begun reflecting on how you want to exit your business on your terms: How can you get the most value for your...

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A Great Accountant: A Business Owner’s Best Friend

Apr 11, 2016

Business owners often have much more complicated taxes than the average person, and many utilize the services of an accountant. Of course, an accountant can save you time and money while keeping your sanity in...

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The Art of Prioritizing Tasks and Delegating Them

Apr 8, 2016

As your business grows, there always seems to be something sucking up your time. You know the feeling. You've worked all day long, but feel like you accomplished absolutely nothing. These time suckers could be...

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Planning Your Exit Strategy: Key to Continued Success

Apr 4, 2016

Business Owners should take some time to assess their financial knowledge and skills. Financial Literacy is the knowledge and understanding of financial matters, which would allow an individual to make informed financial decisions. Business Owners make hundreds...

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Become a Gateway Business Broker

Mar 24, 2016

Are you thinking about becoming a business broker? Business brokerage is an exciting and rewarding profession. It provides the opportunity to help people sell their business that they have worked hard to build and is...

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Business Purchase Financing: Mezzanine

Mar 23, 2016

Mezzanine 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...

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Business Purchase Financing: Bank Loans

Mar 23, 2016

Bank 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...

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Business Purchase Financing: SBA Backed Loans

Mar 23, 2016

SBA 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...

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Business Purchase Financing: Venture Capitalists

Mar 23, 2016

If 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...

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