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Achieving Wealth Now
“If a man has done his best, what else is there?” (Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.) Although money does not guarantee happiness, most of us aspire to an increasingly comfortable lifestyle. Freedom to enjoy our families, friends, and favorite activities without financial stress is a goal which many Americans dream of, yet very few achieve. […]
How I Sold My Business: The Painful Process of Negotiation
Yes, negotiating a transaction can be painful and time-consuming. Especially if you try to go it alone like the author and her brother appear to have done. Her story is an excellent endorsement for having a professional M&A advisor involved to oversee the process, assist with negotiations, advise about potential deal structures and take care […]
3 Simple Ways to Start an Exit Plan in 2021
Written by John Carvalho in Divestopedia 3 Simple Ways to Start an Exit Plan in 2021 The new year always brings about a sense of a new beginning and planning for the future. Starting a new diet, hitting the gym or saving more money are all common New Year’s resolutions. Oftentimes committing to a small […]
It may not look like the right time, but plenty of business owners head for the exits
While this article overstates the length of time it takes to prepare a business for a sale, the description of the burden of ownership is accurate, especially following a challenging year. “Yet even in good times owning a business can be a burden. It could be that the money gets really tight — with personally […]
Higher Taxes on the Horizon? Strategies for Business Owners
Our friends at Northern Trust have published an article outlining options business owners have anticipating increased taxes under the new administration and Democrat control of Congress. Their first suggestion is a business sale to get ahead of potentially higher capital gains taxes in the future. With so many buyers eager to make acquisitions, now may […]
Selection of Counsel
Our friends at Boyne Capital in Miami published the following white paper outlining important aspects for business owners to consider when selecting an attorney in a business sale transaction. K&A has worked with a wide variety of legal counsel over the years and wholeheartedly agree with the need for a competent and experienced attorney to […]
Growing Business Value When Times Are Tough
Courtesy of Mike Benedict, BOK Financial Growing Business Value When Times Are Tough In times of great uncertainty or disruption, some business owners will panic and bury their heads in the sand. Some will sit tight and wait for things to settle down. But others will try to create opportunity and future growth. Which will […]
Selling Your Business to a Private Equity Group
While the author offers a somewhat pessimistic view of life after a Private Equity sale, he does illustrate why the highest bidder is not always the best buyer for your business. It’s imperative to know who you’re going to be partnering with, what their track record is with other entrepreneurs and what their expectations will […]
8 Need-to-Know Tips for Selling Your Business in 2018
In today’s sellers’ market, good businesses for sale receive a lot of attention from buyers and typically do not stay on the market for long. Buyers know they must be competitive with their offers in order to stand out from the growing crowd interested in making acquisitions. From Business.com 8 Need-to-Know Tips for Selling Your […]
‘I Sold My Business at 10X Multiple.’ A Multiple of What (and When)?
In case you missed Managing Partner Layne Kasper‘s presentation at Tech FW’s TECH Nest, this article touches on some of the topics covered. From Divestopedia *********************************** ‘I Sold My Business at 10X Multiple.’ A Multiple of What (and When)? Derek van der Plaat Takeaway: Here are some answers to the key question about what multiple […]
