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Why Do Business Purchase Deals Fall Apart?

In many cases, the buyer and seller reach a tentative agreement on the sale of the business, only to have it fall apart. There are reasons this happens, and, once understood, many of the worst...

What Makes the Sale of a Business Fall Through?

There are myriad reasons why the sale of a business doesn’t close successfully; these multiple causes can, however, be broken down into four categories: those caused by the seller, those caused...

Valuing a Business for Sale and Other Issues

So you’re thinking about buying or selling an operating business. Well, don’t do another thing before you read this article! Don’t make the same mistakes that many others have made...

12 Laws of the Business Buying and Selling Jungle

I’ve worked with many business sellers and many more potential business buyers over the years and let me tell you; it’s never easy getting a deal accomplished! I strongly believe and...

The Time To Sell Might Be Right Now

A survey of business activity nationwide shows that many sellers are taking advantage of the window of opportunity offered by today’s favorable marketplace. In this recent survey, almost...

The Most Common Business Plan Mistakes

Often you may hear about what a business plan consists of. While including the necessary items is very important, you also want to make sure you don’t commit any of the following common business...

So You Think You Want to Buy a Business!

“Caveat Businessus Emptor” (Let the Business Buyer Beware)! So you’re thinking about buying an operating business! That’s great because small business ownership can be one of...

Follow These Ten Commandments to Avoid Wrecking the Deal

Place a reasonable price on your business. Since an inflated figure either turns off or slows down potential buyers, rely on your business broker to help you arrive at the best “win-win”...