Seller Articles

When a business changes hands, the lease attached to it can be just as important as the business itself. This is especially true for restaurants, retail stores, salons, and other companies that rely heavily on location and customer traffic. A […]

Selling a business is a major financial transaction, but many deals collapse over issues that have little to do with price. Buyers, sellers, attorneys, accountants, and business brokerage professionals may spend months working toward an agreement, only to see the […]

A decade ago, research suggested that only about 28% of family businesses had a formal succession plan in place. While awareness has improved, the underlying challenge remains remarkably persistent. Recent studies from organizations such as PwC indicate that today, only […]

  New business owners often are thinking about growth and working to increase revenue. While this is no doubt important, many people overlook a critical part of long-term success, and that is planning how they will eventually leave the business. […]

  In today’s interconnected economy, the pool of potential business buyers extends far beyond local or even national borders. International buyers were once considered a niche segment. But they are now an increasingly important and often highly motivated group. For […]

When a business sale fails to close, the outcome can be very frustrating for everyone involved. While some deals collapse due to unavoidable obstacles, many unravel because of issues that could have been anticipated or managed earlier. Many first-time buyers […]

In today’s digital world, information travels instantly. That means that a single forwarded email or casual conversation can quickly circulate among employees, customers, vendors, and even competitors. Each year, promising transactions fail not because of disagreements over the financials, but […]

Whether you expect to sell in the near future or not for many years down the road, having a clear exit strategy protects your options and strengthens your negotiating position when the day finally comes. An exit strategy is more […]