If you are going to sell your business, you still need to manage it well during the sales process. As one of the top business brokers in Sacramento, California Rogerson Business Services can help you balance management and planning by taking much of the hard work of selling your business off your plate. Contact us today to learn how we can best help you.
Master the art of negotiating the sale of your fencing business. Learn valuable strategies and tactics to optimize your outcome. This is part of the “Sell My Fencing Business In California” – Guide to Success. Negotiating the sale of your fencing business is the culmination of your hard work. It’s where preparation, strategic thinking, and […]
Discover key factors affecting the selling price of a fencing business in California. From financial accuracy to compliance and more. This is part of the “Sell My Fencing Business In California” – Guide to Success. You’ve found a serious buyer, and a tentative price seems agreed upon… now comes due diligence. This is the period […]
Are you planning to buy or sell a business in California? If so, obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN) is crucial. Without it, you may face legal and financial hurdles. To ensure a smooth process, a deep dive into operational and financial activities is necessary. Trust me, taking these steps will save you time and […]
Retention Bonus When a Company is Sold | California Broker Strategies for the HVAC Industry. Selling your California HVAC business? Retain top talent for a smoother sale and higher valuation. Expert tips for open communication and incentives. Selling your HVAC company involves way more than just the financials. Your talented technicians, dispatchers, and office team […]
Due Diligence Checklist for Sale Of Business | Pre-Sale HVAV Biz Prep for a Faster Close Early Insight Reports, Title Checks, and more. CA broker streamlines your HVAC business sale – less stress, and better results. As an HVAC business broker in California, I’ve witnessed successful sales where both buyer and seller walk away happy, […]
Bulk sale real estate secrets in California businesses! Avoid escrow hassle, save money, and close faster with Bulk Sales. Expert Andrew Rogerson guides you. Let’s dive in. Ditch the Escrow Blues, California! Andrew Rogerson Shows You the “Bulk Sale Secret” to Save Thousands (Selling Your Business & Real Estate). Ah, California sunshine, beachy bliss, and […]
If you’re a clinical laboratory company in California with a proven track record of quality service and profitability, now is the time to seize the opportunity. 2023 presents a unique chance for you to position yourself for success in a fiercely competitive market. With a multitude of buyers vying for supremacy, the battle for innovation […]
Are you a medical practice owner and asking: “Is 2023 a good time to sell my medical practice in California?” If you are a physician and looking to retire and exit your medical practice ownership in California, you might be wondering if now is a good time to exit. The 2023 market for buying and […]
When selling a business, the seller has two main options during the deal structure and its terms: an earnout or a seller note. An earnout is when the buyer makes a payment to the seller based on the future performance of the business while a seller note, also known as seller financing, is a loan […]
Preparing a business for sale is an important task that requires careful planning and the right strategies. Whether you are looking to exit the market, or just turn a profit, it’s essential to ensure your business is ready for potential buyers. Market readiness involves understanding what buyers look for and implementing key steps aimed at […]
Owning a high-performing business is the dream life for several entrepreneurs. But one of the core decisions that has always been a pressing one for entrepreneurs is deciding whether they should start a business from scratch or buy and develop an existing one. And although it may look more expensive to buy a transportation business, […]
To understand what is a business broker, we need to understand the types of brokers first. A business broker helps retiring business owners in California with revenues under $1 million to get their business ready before putting the company up for sale. If your business happens to generate $5 million to $50 million in yearly […]
Are business brokers worth it? If you are looking to sell your business in California, here are 5 benefits of working with a broker. Get The Best Price For Your Business Find The Right Buyer Get The Benefits Of Managing The Sell-Side Process Get All The Paperwork & Financials In Ship Shape Get Advice & […]
If you are saying “sell my business with a broker”, then, hire Rogerson Business Services in Northern California to help you navigate smoothly the valuation and selling process, list your business confidentially, and get the most out of your business sale. Work with a trusted and experienced business intermediary who knows how to maximize your […]
An HVAC business broker can provide valuable assistance in valuing your business and marketing it to potential buyers. HVAC business brokers have a wide network of contacts and can provide invaluable guidance throughout the selling process. If you’re thinking of selling your HVAC business, it’s important to get professional help to ensure that you get […]
If you’re thinking of selling your plumbing business in California, it’s important to get professional help to ensure that you get the best possible price for your company. Are you a baby boomer business owner looking to sell your construction business in the plumbing niche? If so, you may be wondering how to go about finding […]
When selling a business, financial due diligence is crucial to ensure a smooth transaction. Financial due diligence is the process of ensuring that all financial records are accurate and up-to-date. This includes reviewing financial statements, tax returns, and other financial documentation. In addition, buyers will often have their financial experts conduct due diligence on the […]
How to increase company valuation? We dive into four value drivers that can maximize your business value and get the highest selling price. If you’re thinking of selling your business in the next 6 to 12 months in California, you may be asking – how I can get the highest selling price and maximize business valuation? […]
When you sell your business, you’ll want to make the most of all the tax-saving techniques available to you. There are a few ways in California to pay fewer taxes when selling a business in California. How to Avoid Tax on Sale of Business If you own a business for more than a year, you may […]
When baby boomer business owners consider retiring and selling their business in California, a letter of intent is a critical document in the process. An LOI is a document that outlines the key terms of the sale, and It is an important part of the checklist for selling a business. Letter of Intent or […]
Getting familiar with the escrow process in California is essential for a business owner looking to retire and sell their business. Whether you are currently in the process of selling your business or you are planning to in the future, understanding how selling a business in escrow is part of the process to successfully exit […]
Capital gains tax on selling a business in California can be a big tax liability. Learn how to have a tax plan in place. Capital Gains Tax in California If you’re selling a business in California, it’s important to understand the Capital Gains Tax. This tax is levied on the difference between your purchase price […]
If you’re a business owner in California, and you’re looking to sell your distribution business, it’s important to have a bulk sale agreement in place. Otherwise, you could run into serious trouble down the road. In this blog post, we’ll explain why a bulk sale agreement is so important, and we’ll also provide some tips […]
Heavy machinery appraisal requires a deep knowledge of the valuation process, current market conditions, and the differences between heavy machinery. Ideally, a Certified Machinery Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) will be the one to conduct the appraisal. While there are multiple methods used, we identify the three best calculations for a heavy machinery equipment appraisal in California […]
Simply because appraising the value of used equipment and machinery is drastically different from appraising other property, there are five important reasons you should hire certified equipment and machinery appraiser in California. A Certified Used Equipment Appraiser Is Assured Hiring a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) guarantees that you’re working with an experienced and […]
How to determine the fair market value of medical equipment is important to medical practice owners and physicians in California. Knowing your equipment’s fair market value (FMV) is vital in understanding your financial position and correctly fulfilling tax obligations. To help you determine this, we’ve identified three valuation methods that Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisers […]
Here is a better understanding of machinery equipment appraisal and how it benefits businesses in California? Here’s what you need to know in a simple guide. Machinery Appraisal Machinery equipment appraisal is the act of determining the value of equipment owned by a business. This evaluation helps you budget for repairs and parts, choose when […]
Booming demand in California’s market for used farm machinery climbing higher and higher: Here are five key points guiding your appraisal of used farm equipment. Used Farm Equipment Appraisal Is a Must-Have Guide to Pricing Many factors influence the appraisal price for used equipment, from passenger fleet farm vehicles and farm machinery and equipment to […]
Are you looking for a medical equipment appraisal near me? If you’re trying to determine the fair market value of equipment in California, we have five tips in this guide to help you make the process not just smooth but consistent regardless of how much equipment is involved. 1. Understand The Common Methods of Medical […]
Selling a small business in California can be a big undertaking. Hire a California-certified business broker that can assist the business owner who wants to sell, and can mark the end and start of significant milestones. The end milestones include deciding it is time to stop being a small business owner. This includes the intellectual, […]
Getting ready to sell your small business confidentially can be time-consuming, but it doesn’t always have to be. Properly planning how to sell a California small business with a business exit plan will help you confidently pass your business into the hands of someone else. A great business broker can make sure they complete the process quickly […]
We often say that selling your business will take a team of experts. The business broker is like the quarterback of that team. He or she will make sure that everyone is talking to everyone else, and that all documents that need to be made available are handled securely and confidentially. There are also a […]
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 […]
Andrew Rogerson, the owner, and operator of Rogerson business services is no stranger to owning a business himself. Between the businesses he owned in his native Australia to those he has owned and operated in the United States, he has an intimate knowledge of what it means to run a business. He’s sold his own […]
You’ve decided to sell your business. But who knows your business better than you do? Who can give a buyer the most compelling argument for why they should buy your business over another one in your niche? Besides, you know how to read a contract and even draw one up. It’s a part of being […]
Vetting business buyers when selling your business can be exciting. Whether you are looking to retire or just move on to another chapter of your life, even to buy and grow another business, you may be anxious to just finish the deal. However, in that haste, there is a danger that you won’t properly vet […]
California small business owners need to understand the state business taxes because unfortunately, the state levies higher-than-average taxes on business and personal income. Plus, California is one of the few states that imposes both taxes—business and personal—on small business owners who set up their businesses as pass-through entities like S corps or limited liability companies […]
It’s no secret that between 70% to 90% of deals fail to meet the parties’ expectations. However, what may not be as readily known is the underlying causes for this failed M&A activity. Here’s what you need to keep in mind in order to prevent failed acquisitions. Integration As you start to investigate an acquisition […]
Building assets in your business is good business. For example, although buying and driving behaviors for personal cars can be relatively predicted, this is not always true for company cars and their various users. Research into company car drivers found there is no such thing as the typical corporate car user. Instead, there are different […]
The manufacturing industry has experienced tremendous growth over the last few decades, with more companies adopting lean methodology and successfully competing in a global marketplace, according to the National Association of Manufacturers. Productivity also hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. Overall, the hourly output for all workers in the manufacturing sector increased over 2.5 […]
What is Due Diligence? Due diligence is simply the homework that one does when they are contemplating the purchase of a business. It’s the detailed research and analysis of a business and its related factors that are conducted in preparation for the sale by the buyers. If you are considering buying a Sacramento business, you’ll […]
Without exception, the sale of a business from the current owner or seller to the new owner or buyer is exceptionally difficult. In simple terms, the difficulties for each party touch the ‘head’ and the ‘heart.’ For the seller, normally their greatest challenge is their ‘heart.’ They have been thinking and talking to their loved […]
Donna Sauter lives and works in the Sacramento and Modesto, CA areas and likes to deal what many would consider the most boring subject of all; taxes and financial statements. As far as Donna is concerned, her job is not about taxes and financial statements but using the data and wealth of information that flows […]
General Stanley McChrystal, amongst other things, was a 34 year military veteran in the US military including the US Commander in Afghanistan up until 2010 when he resigned and was replaced by General David Petraeus. Recently he wrote and published a book called “My share of the task” and was talking with Charlie Rose on […]
The Uncertainty Principle, according to Wikipedia, is a variety of mathematical inequalities used in Quantum mechanics. As I have almost no understanding of Quantum mechanics I am unable to use it effectively except I heard it paraphrased the other day with an explanation that “the more precisely you study and learn something, the less you […]
A survey was recently released by BizBuySell that asked business owners if they believe the new disruptive technologies such as Amazon, Uber and Airbrb affect the value of their business. One of the results of the survey showed that nearly 40% of business owners consider new technologies affecting their business value. The survey also asked […]
Due diligence occurs during the sale of the business when the price and basic terms of the deal have been agreed upon. Its specific purpose is to allow the buyer to verify the representations of the seller and continue with the purchase of the business or if they feel the details are not accurate, discontinue […]
Owning and operating a business is difficult enough at the best of times and even more difficult when starting. As a business owner, whether you like it or not there are laws to follow and those include both Federal and State laws including the tax requirements of the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing agencies […]
The Balance Sheet is a critical document when selling a business. The first place almost all buyers start are the financial statements including the Balance Sheet. They typically ask first for the Profit and Loss Statements and Tax Returns as they want to see the cash flow and profitability of the business that is in […]
Negotiating a lease when buying a business adds to the complications and stress of getting into business. That is, it’s tough enough negotiating with the owner of the business that wants to sell to get a deal that makes sense for both seller and buyer let alone negotiate with landlord
It is normal for a business owner when they plan to sell their business to get a valuation. Often they leave the decision to get a valuation when they plan to sell. This means the opportunity has gone to make some changes or be proactive with strategies that will increase the value of the business.
Nearly two out of five small business owners say their time is their company’s most valuable asset, and one in four would pay more than $500 for an additional hour of work per day, according to a j2 Global survey. Approximately 44 percent of respondents related their time management problems to wearing too many hats at their companies, often performing five or more distinct tasks within the organization.
Accurate bookkeeping enhances business success. There are too many things to do when you first start a business or the new owner of an existing business. One of the simplest and most important things to ignore though is tracking and recording the sales and expenses of the business.
There are many laws that apply to owning and operating a business. There are Federal laws including the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. There are State laws including the different legal entities you can choose and the selling, sales and use taxes and distribution of alcohol.
Importance of a financial plan for a business owner. Most business owners spend a disproportional amount of time running their business to make sure it’s successful. Similarly, most business buyers, especially those buying a business in their late 30’s and 40’s are doing so because they believe they can earn more as a business owner than as an employee and therefore set themselves up for when they plan to retire.
The economy continues to heal. Many business owners were holding off selling their business while the economy was performing poorly and finance hard to get as they had the belief they would not get the best price for the business.
Do you use Key Performance Metrics to run your business? One of the truisms I’ve come to believe wholeheartedly is that no business owner is good at every aspect of owning and operating a business.
To be a little clearer, the skills to own and operate a business are many and varied. What tends to attract a business owner to operate their own business is a self belief that they can do one or two aspects of running a business very well and either hire the skills they lack or learn these with time.
If you watch the TV channel CNBC and in particular Larry Kudlow’s show called ‘The Kudlow Report,’ you will hear his constant preaching that “free market capitalism is the best path to prosperity.”
Can I negotiate a lease with the landlord when selling a business may seem an unusual question but it’s worth getting the right answer. And the right answer is – absolutely.
For many small business owners, the single most important document for their business is the lease. Unfortunately a lease is generally a long and fairly complicated document. Because of its complexity, many small business owners either accept what they receive or do the bare minimum. Here are some suggestions for you, in no particular order.
If you own a business and have a partner and have not put a legally binding Buy-Sell Agreement together it is probably the most important document you need to accomplish as soon as you can. Hopefully you never need to put your Buy-Sell Agreement in motion but if you do, you want to execute what’s important to you and your partner so it saves time, money and provides the peace of mind it is supposed to provide.
The need to understand what and how purchase price allocation works helps when buying or selling a business because it affects both the buyer and the seller. This article outlines purchase price allocation and in what ways in effects a buyer and seller of a business.
Getting an SBA loan hasn’t always been an easy task and some recent changes have been to require a business valuation in order for the loan to be approved. An SBA lender cannot provide this service, but a third part like a business broker can. The benefits of an SBA loan and reasons for hiring a business broker to help are outlined in this article.
If you are selling your business what is your tax position? If you own a business and wish to sell, do you need to understand your tax position before you sell? You are a business owner who is thinking about selling your business.
Due diligence is a critical window of time in the process of buying and selling a business as the buyer gets the opportunity to bring their experts and prove all the claims made by the seller during the negotiations.
Do thoughts of selling your business ever cross your mind? As a business owner you certainly know that the day will come when you will walk away from your company’s operations.
The Baby Boomer generation is planning their retirement and for many, this means selling the business they built over many years.
The baby boomer generation spans many years creating a unique situation in the business world. Aging boomers are looking toward retirement, while many younger boomers find they’re ready to be their own boss. But what does it all mean?
As a Certified Business Broker and owner of a Sacramento, California office of Murphy Business and Financial, I am committed to excellence and an unwavering personal code of ethics.
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