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 a seller of a […]
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. […]
When it comes to regulation and protecting the rights and health of their citizens, the State of California is one of the strictest in the nation. The state is also strict on environmental and labor laws. All of this regulation is great for the protection of residents. However, it does make finding a qualified buyer […]
When we talk about buying or selling a business one of the first topics is the due diligence process. What does that mean for the seller? What should the buyer be looking for? The answer is actually contained in a long and thorough checklist. As a seller, it means you must be prepared to present […]
One of the active places to list a business for sale is the national website BizBuySell.com. BizBuySell has been active in the businesses for sale marketplace since 1995. Because of their unique position collecting and presenting information to the public about the market to buy and sell a privately held business, here is the latest […]
The age-old question when it comes to buying and selling a business. A letter of intent or an LOI has big advantages to both parties when it comes to a business acquisition transaction. What does one look like, and do you actually need one? First a business acquisitions letter of intent is a document that […]
