For Sellers – Going to Market Without a Price
Although we value every business, we may have a conversation with our sell side clients about the advisability of going to market without a price, which is confusing to some […]
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Why It Is Important to Pay Attention to Your Balance Sheet When Selling Your Business
I am currently involved with one of our associates in negotiating the sale of one our client’s companies. It is a desirable, growing business that attracted five offers from a […]
Learn MoreUnderstanding the Difference Between a Stock Sale and An Asset Sale
There are two primary ways to structure the sale of a business; an asset sale or a stock sale. Although, many potential business buyers and sellers do not have a […]
Learn MoreGoing to Market Without a Price
As is typical at this time of year, we are seeing a significant amount of transaction activity. Not only are we receiving year-end financial data from existing clients, but potential clients are providing […]
Learn MoreHaving Your “Legal Ducks” in a Row Before Sale
By Kevin M. Forbush, J.D., CPA, Forbush Legal Offices, P.C. In many endeavors in life, good outcomes depend on good planning. From securing a happy family vacation to ensuring you […]
Learn MoreTraining/Transition After the Sale
We are often asked by business owners considering the sale of their businesses, what is an appropriate length of time to remain involved with the business for a training/transition period. Although […]
Learn MoreWhat is “Due Dilligence”?
Due Diligence – Making Sure Everything Is Above Board Due diligence is the process that a buyer and his advisors use to verify the accuracy of the representations of a […]
Learn MoreEmployee Issues Involved With a Business Transfer
For most businesses, employees are the key asset being acquired, and the majority of buyers retain all or the vast majority of the employees. Of course, the employees will need […]
Learn MoreInsurance Issues Involved In Business Transfers
Property and Casualty (“P&C”) In addition to the general need for insurance coverage for loss protection, most transactions involve financing, with the business’ assets being used as collateral. Prior to […]
Learn MorePreventing Legal Deal Killers
By Julian Izbiky, Izbiky & Associates, Attorneys At Law A legal deal killer is a legal issue that causes a purchaser to walk away from a deal. A business owner […]
Learn More9 Things Every Business Owner Needs to Know Before Selling
By Mason Myers, Greybull Stewardship, Business Investment Fund When selling your business, it pays to learn lessons from others. Most business owners will not get a second chance to do […]
Learn MoreStarting the Year Off Right
At the Rock Bridge Group, we finished the year with a multi-company closing on December 31 and started 2015 the right way by closing a transaction in Denver on January […]
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