by Dave Kauppi | Dec 7, 2018 | Sell Your Business, Selling Your Business |
Making the decision to sell your business is hard enough, but having a buyer tell the owner it is not worth as much as he thought can really be a blow. The emotional attachment that most owners have to their business is very deep. They remember the long hours, the...
by Dave Kauppi | Dec 7, 2018 | Buyer Visit, Selling Your Business |
In a business sale, a very important event prior to receiving letters of intent is the buyer visit. Don’t be fooled into thinking that this is a simple headquarters tour. Experienced buyers know just the right questions to ask to uncover risks and to discover...
by Dave Kauppi | Dec 7, 2018 | Selling Price, Selling Your Business |
How much is my business worth? That depends. Of course it depends on profits, sales, EBITDA, and other traditional valuation metrics. A surprisingly important factor, however, is how you choose to sell it. If your business is larger, complex, unusual,...
by Dave Kauppi | Dec 7, 2018 | Selling Your Business |
Tax Consequences of Selling your business If you are thinking about selling your business, the first thing you should do is to consult your tax accountant to understand the tax consequences of various transaction structures and the resulting after tax proceeds from a...