This article was originally published by Western Investor and created in partnership with Arthur Klein of Pacific M&A and Business Brokers Ltd. Whether to invest in a business or commercial real estate comes down to balancing returns, risk and capital. In my capacity as a merger and acquisition adviser I often get asked by investors,…
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Take as much care selling your business as you did building it PricewaterhouseCoopers, in a recent report, predicts a “highly competitive buyer’s market between 2018 and 2025” for family businesses.The report also suggests that many owners will not receive the nest egg they hoped for. Overall, the sale of small businesses over the next 10…
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How to maximize the proceeds from the sale of your business: a first tip is not to get too emotionally involved So, you’ve decided to sell your business and your accountant tells you to sell shares. You chat with your buddy and he says you should sell assets. Then you meet with a business broker who refers you…
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Four Points to Consider When Buying or Selling a Business A seller needs to know what a person will be looking for when they’re considering buying a business — namely cash flow, cash flow, cash flow and growth. Here’s why! First of all, the cash flow of the business should be able to provide a…
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Understanding the factors that determine the value of any business will pay tangible dividends whether you intend to sell or buy a business. If selling, the objective will be to increase your business’ short and long-term profitability, and positioning to receive the highest price. Similarly, if considering the purchase of a business, such knowledge will…
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