Having 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 […]
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Training/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 […]
Learn MoreBusiness Ownership Blues? Four Questions to Your Freedom
By: Jon Hokama, Principal and Founder of Jon Hokama and Associates, LLC If I were to distill the top Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) I get from business owners, it’d be […]
Learn MoreEarning Calculation Methods: EBITDA vs SDE
We are often asked “What is SDE?” and “What is EBITDA?” by both buyers and sellers of businesses. While both earning calculation methods for business, the use of these methods […]
Learn MoreSet Your Business Apart – A Holistic View of the Business Lifecycle
By Kathi Gurin, Sales Xceleration & Customer Experience Consultant, Sage Consulting, Inc. If you’re reading this, you’re likely receiving some great support as you move toward the purchase or the […]
Learn MoreMethods Of Accounting: Cash vs. Accrual
By Russ Anderson, SSA, P.C., Certified Public Accountants & Advisors Generally, most small business can elect either the cash or accrual method for income tax reporting purposes. There are exceptions […]
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