Real Deal Structures Hide in Everyday Business Stories
I Remember years ago I read an article most readers would skim past. It wasn’t about investing. It wasn’t about finance. It was a local business dispute. But buried inside was a real-world deal structure.
High Broker Fees Signal a Business Acquisition Attempt
If a broker charges rates in line with Realtors, say 5 or 6% then they likely are trying to ‘buy business.’- How to Sell my own Business https://t.co/l2EObkfURN https://t.co/Jq7DIDeNGv
Today's Purchases Teach Float and Discipline
Why today is always the day for my biggest business purchases. Float and Discipline lesson inside. https://t.co/r6DUEVnTtI #SmallBusiness & Deal Making #SMB https://t.co/s6Y0EC0IKN
Vendor Financing Aligns Seller Interest via Business Collateral
Case Study: Effective Vendor Financing in Business Acquisitions This topic was highlighted by a question from Tomo, a follower intrigued by the mechanics behind vendor take-back notes. Challenge: When purchasing a business with vendor financing, one of the key concerns for both...
Lease Used Equipment to Cut Costs and Risk
"Another great way to do smaller deals and reduce risk is to do leases on used equipment. Just like cars, most of the depreciation on equipment happens in the first few years." –Invest Local (2014) https://t.co/l2EObkfURN https://t.co/X97c95CkJd
Unlock Hidden Loan Options Through Business Brokers
“Welcome to my special report on how to borrow from #businessbrokers... By the end of this report, you’ll learn how you can negotiate a loan from a lender that many others have never considered.” –Borrow from Biz Brokers (2017) https://t.co/l2EObkfURN...
Banks Fund Equipment, Not Your Business Goodwill
"Most commercial banks will lend against machines & equipment... Do you know what the bank won’t finance? Goodwill… the intangible value of the fact that you’ve built up a great clientele" –12 Things to Do Before You Consider Selling Your...
Master the ‘Exit’ Strategy to Sell Your Business
This small ‘E’ word secret will help ensure that you’ll be able to sell your business one day. It’s easy, but most never do it. https://t.co/riUdLIn5K2 #SmallBusiness & Deal Making #SMB https://t.co/qh1kcfQ0Jf
Add Inventory to Valuation only if Working Capital Requires It
When valuing a business using a cashflow multiple (SDE or EBITDA), do you ADD inventory on top of that price? Answer: Sometimes yes. Sometimes no. It depends on how the working capital actually functions.
New Free Guide: Buying a Business for Beginners
We just did a bunch of work to update the free resource page about buying a business over on our website. Lots of links to further resources (videos) great place for a beginner to start... link in comment.
Closing Short: When Business Sales Lack Funds
What happens when a small business is sold… and there isn’t enough money at the closing table? https://t.co/2PBFSkyCNC #SmallBusiness #BusinessSale #BuyingABusiness #SellMyBusiness #BusinessBroker #Entrepreneurship https://t.co/skl9JQoWaW
Small Businesses Need Corporate‑style Risk Safeguards
Corporate Risk Practices Are Not Applied to Small Business. Large institutions protect cash flow with layered security—collateral, personal guarantees, and cash flow analysis. Most entrepreneurs don’t think this way. The Business Fortress: https://t.co/cgIOurdGHq https://t.co/t6gGZlE72H
Franchise Fallout: Burnt Pizzeria Exposes Family Illusion
The Burnt-Down Pizzeria — And the Franchise Wake-Up Call. When the “franchise family” reveals what the relationship really is. https://t.co/1YT6sJkFQQ #SmallBusiness & Deal Making #SMB https://t.co/dvveSMhfU0