With Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday now behind us and the cooler weather including rain for those of us that live in California, its time to slow down and enjoy the upcoming Holiday Season! Happy Holidays to you and yours? For those of us that own a business, how was your 2019? Because I do […]
The tax implications of selling your business are huge. There are a lot of decisions to be made, and the earlier your path is established, the less likely it is that tax issues will derail your sale. In this article, we will take a high-level look at these issues, and what to do about them, […]
Most entrepreneurs and business people hate talking about insurance. It seems like you never have enough, according to insurance people, and it always seems to cost more than you think it should. However, there are some important things to think about when it comes to insurance and selling your business. The reason is that in […]
When you are selling your business, we always stress how important it is to be organized and to have certain documentation at your fingertips. This includes your taxes from the last three years, profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, payroll, bank statements, and more. Why? First, these documents show the current health of your […]
The success or failure of a business can change dramatically with one simple event, and this has never been truer in the California economy. As I write this article the wind is blowing harder than normal in Northern California. As a result, many PG&E customers are having their power cut to prevent the start of […]
As a small business owner, it is extremely tempting to try to do everything ourselves, including accounting. When you first start or purchase a business, this is not necessarily a bad idea. You need to know how to at least do the basics and read the reports your accountant sends you to make sure they […]
Business owners often struggle to know the value of their business. After all, what is this thing they have spent so much time building over the years really worth? One of the things that makes this difficult is understanding the value of the assets your business owns, but another is the simple value of your […]
As we often talk about here on our website, the first step to selling your business is to have a solid business valuation, so you know what your business is worth before you start the process of selling it. Because of how important this is, we offer a free tool to help you value your […]
The most important place to start if you are thinking of selling your business is to know its value. Almost without exception, a business owner thinks their business is worth more than it is. Equally, almost without exception, a business buyer thinks the business is worth less than it is. What is often not recognized, […]
When you are selling your business, there are a lot of things to keep in mind. One of the most important is cybersecurity. Why? In today’s world we do a lot of business on the internet, and pass things back and forth digitally. But keeping that information secure is just as vital when selling your […]
Last week, a business owner asked me this question. Should you sell your business if the economy is heading into a recession? His initial opinion was – no, of course not. After we talked a little longer the answer became, “let’s sell my business.” Here is why. Should you sell your business during a recession? The first […]
Today, consumers are increasingly motivated to do business with companies that are environmentally conscious. That means they not only comply with local and federal regulations, but they go beyond what is required in order to protect the environment. That means that business buyers are also looking for businesses that are environmentally conscious, especially Millennial buyers. […]
