Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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Why Do 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 deal-smashers can be avoided.

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A Buyer's Quandary

Statistics reveal that out of about 15 would-be business buyers, only one will actually buy a business. It is important that potential sellers be knowledgeable on what buyers go through to actually become business owners. This is especially true for those who have started their own business or have forgotten what they went thorough prior to buying their business.

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Rating Today's Business Buyers

Once the decision to sell has been made, the business owner should be aware of the variety of possible business buyers. Just as small business itself has become more sophisticated, the people interested in buying them have also become more divergent and complex.

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Who Is the Buyer?

Buyers buy a business for many of the same reasons that sellers sell businesses. It is important that the buyer is as serious as the seller when it comes time to purchase a business.  Here are just a few of the reasons that buyers buy businesses:

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Creating Value in Privately Held Companies

Creating value in the privately held company makes sense whether the owner is considering selling the business, plans on continuing to operate the business, or hopes to have the company remain in the family. 

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What Do Buyers Really Want to Know?

Before answering the question, it makes sense to first ask why people want to be in business for themselves. What are their motives? There have been many surveys addressing this question. The words may be different, but the idea behind them and the order in which they are listed are almost always the same.

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Selling a Business: How Long Does It Take?

Why does it take so long to sell a business?  Price and terms are the biggest reasons.

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Why Do People Go Into Business?

41% joined the family business;36% wanted more control over their future...

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Dispelling a Buyer Myth

Most prospective business buyers really don't know from the outset the exact type of business they want to buy. Experienced business brokers and intermediaries know that many business buyers end up with what is sometimes a far cry from what first captured their imagination.

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What Is a Company Worth?

This question can only be answered by addressing other related questions, specifically: Who’s asking and for what purpose?

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Services For Sellers:
If you are a business owner wishing to sell a business, Cornerstone Business Advisors is uniquely qualified to develop an exit strategy for your business transfer. Our sales process incorporates an aggressive and comprehensive marketing program. Our ultimate marketing goal is to secure multiple buyers who will compete for the acquisition of your company. If you would like to learn more about our services please call 501-255-2562 to schedule a free confidential consultation.

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If you are seeking to buy a business, Cornerstone Business Advisors can assist you in acquiring a small or mid-sized business in just about any sector including: Distribution, Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail, and Business Services. If you are interested in acquiring a business, please feel free to visit the Business for Sale section of our site or call us at 501-255-2562.

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