Lake Country Advisors

APRIL 15, 2024

A successful business sale hinges on solid negotiation skills. Best Practices for Negotiation of the Sale of Your Business Negotiating the sale of your business will impact your financial future and your company’s legacy. Valuing your business accurately is the cornerstone of a successful sale.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 10, 2025

Know the timeline After a sale, buyers often expect you to stay on for one to two years as an employee or consultant. Missing this detail could complicate or kill the deal, delay your plans, or reduce the sale price. Corporate structure Whether youre a C-Corp or S-Corp can affect taxes at sale. This derisks the org.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 14, 2024

He now resides in Houston, Texas, where he dedicates his expertise to aiding business owners in crafting successful exit and succession plans, ensuring businesses are sale-ready, and enhancing their inherent value proposition. There's a reason why I'm consulting. Here's why—nine to twelve months just to sell your business."

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Business Sale Mergers and Acquisitions M&A 130

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

APRIL 17, 2024

(“ButcherJoseph”) served as exclusive financial advisor to ITR Economics on its sale to Crowe LLP. ITR Economics provides economic intelligence to reduce risk and drive practical and profitable business decisions.

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Economics Sale IT Consulting 40

How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Essential Steps Entrepreneurs Must Take to Maximize Value Before Selling - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Ian Smith is the founder of The Portfolio Partnership, a consulting firm dedicated to helping business owners enhance their businesses, making them attractive for potential buyers. E244: Exit Strategy 2.0:

Mergers and Acquisitions 130

Mergers and Acquisitions Business Sale M&A 130

Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re retiring, moving on to new ventures, or simply seeking a change, finalizing the sale of your business is a crucial step toward achieving your goals. In this blog post, we will explore essential steps to help you complete the sale of your business. Be prepared to compromise while protecting your interests.

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

rn About The Guest(s): Michael Byars is an expert in buying profitable businesses with little to no money down. With his extensive experience in buying and scaling businesses, Michael now shares his knowledge through coaching and consulting. rn The key pillars of a successful business are sales, operations, and finance.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 24, 2023

It had a great customer base and recurring revenue backed by renewable contracts and had reached profitability without investment capital. They recognized that it was in everyone’s best interest to sell and that key areas needed to be “cleaned up” to both improve the likelihood of a successful sale and a larger payday.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 15, 2023

In this Q&A, we discuss how the owners prepared for a sale, which involved untethering two intertwined businesses while also ensuring that the buyers aligned with the Company’s strong culture. What steps did you take to prepare for the sale? Tell me about Alpha Systems and why you were interested in working with the company?

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 12, 2023

As a family business owner, it’s crucial to understand these implications and develop strategies for minimizing your tax burden during the sale process. Consult with a tax professional if you are unsure which entity structure is right for your business.

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Business Sale Capital M&A 52

Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2022

These opportunities include: geographical expansion outside of the Chicago area, implementation of marketing strategies and a sales team, and the expansion of machining services offered to their current loyal customer base. We work with clients that are interested in the confidential sale, acquisition or valuation of privately held companies.

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IBG

AUGUST 15, 2024

This article is number two in a three-part series that offers a very general overview of how understanding the taxes and terms of a business sale can help a seller discern the true value of an offer and, in a competitive bidding scenario , recognize which offer constitutes the best deal. Will the deal be a stock sale or an asset sale?

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Software Equity Group

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In a business selling a material product, your volume of sales requires you to increase the amount you spend on materials to produce said product. This includes the employees’ assigned implementation, consulting, data migration, and training duties. Sales and marketing expenses. The gross profit margin is 80%.

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Solganick & Co.

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Completing the Sale of a Technology Business: A Step-by-Step Summary by Aaron Solganick, CEO, Solganick & Co. Whether you’re a fast growing company looking for an exit or a mature company exploring strategic and financial M&A options, the sale process requires precision, preparation, and patience.

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Sale Business Valuation M&A 52

Sun Acquisitions

JULY 29, 2022

You stand to: Potentially grow your profits. Free up resources to focus on more profitable business divisions. During his 20-year tenure, Welch grew GE’s profits from $1.5 The process may look like this: Separating profit and loss statements. Your options for deal structures will either be an asset or stock sale.

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Periculum Capital

MAY 14, 2024

Bill and Janell Voss co-founded Micro-Dyn in 1989 and since then health plans, providers, consultants and other customers have relied upon Micro-Dyn for complex data validation, grouping and reimbursement calculations software that incorporates the data and specifications from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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How2Exit

MARCH 21, 2023

Additionally, it is important to ensure that any personal expenses are removed from the books before the business is put up for sale. This will give potential buyers a better understanding of the true profitability of the business and help them make an informed decision.

Business 130

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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

MAY 25, 2023

While no two business sales will look the same, any business owner can benefit from these practical steps to help find the right buyer and secure the best deal possible. Among the most important considerations is how the sale will impact your financial state. A miscalculation or other error could jeopardize the sale process.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 15, 2024

Private Equity Value Creation Definition: The PE value creation team, also known as the operations, portfolio operations, or portfolio resources team, aims to make private equity firms’ portfolio companies more valuable by improving their revenue and profit margins.

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How2Exit

APRIL 29, 2024

In her conversation with Ronald Skelton, Tina unveiled vital strategies pertaining to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and shared her transition towards consulting with an equity-focused lens. rn "Creating a business with an exit in mind lays the foundation for not just a strong present, but a profitable future," Tina offers.

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How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2023

He realized that if he could buy enough companies, he could exit several of them a year and receive a large amount of profit in one go. They can help them with things such as accounting, profit and loss statements, and other financial documents. Equity in exchange for value is a great way for both consultants and businesses to benefit.

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How2Exit

JUNE 10, 2024

Senator and transitioned into the financial sector with Ernst and Young in their consulting group. Accurate Valuation : Understanding the true market value of a business is crucial; consult multiple investment bankers to get a clear picture. He began his career working for a U.S. Adjusted EBITDA is another critical aspect.

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Lake Country Advisors

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s about more than just profit; it’s about finding a purpose to keep you motivated. A solid understanding of business finances helps you navigate cash flow, budgeting, and profit analysis. For example, expertise in inventory management or supply chain logistics can be invaluable when acquiring a wholesale business for sale.

Business 98

Business Mergers and Acquisitions Broker Healthcare 98

How2Exit

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

rn Sellers should be prepared to provide detailed information about their sales and marketing processes, including prospecting, communication, and customer retention strategies. Buyers are looking for businesses with a solid foundation and a management team that can continue to drive growth and profitability.

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How2Exit

JULY 13, 2023

For example, one person may prioritize the liability of an industry due to having other assets to protect, while another person may prioritize the profitability of an industry. By building a scalable and profitable business, owners can increase its value and attract potential buyers.

Business 130

Business Collaboration Mergers and Acquisitions Valuation 130

The TRADE

DECEMBER 15, 2023

I understand that there are a number of European HFTs [high frequency trading firms] and market makers that are moving into the Asian markets because profitability here has been through the roof. But in other jurisdictions—Korea for example, where a short sale ban was recently announced—regulators can reveal changes very suddenly.

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How2Exit

JUNE 26, 2023

Wendy's experience co-founding a business with the goal of selling it has given her firsthand knowledge of what it takes to prepare a business for sale. This includes understanding the value of your business and what it takes to prepare it for sale. From day one, Wendy and her partners knew they wanted to grow the business to sell it.

Business 130

Business Sale Broker Mergers and Acquisitions 130

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 22, 2024

If you’re considering the sale of your consulting or professional services business, you should understand that buyers will be examining your Gross Margin as an indicator of the value of your firm. Higher Gross Margin companies typically provide complicated, high-level consulting for which they can bill at a premium rate per hour.

Professional Services 52

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Growth Business

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Once those numbers grow, everything from traffic to sales flows downstream from that over time. Creators can build substantial incomes from course sales alone. You may need a consultant to help you to document your business processes. These tend to be white collar i.e. office-based companies.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 8, 2023

Commodity Hedge Fund Definition: A commodity hedge fund buys and sells futures contracts and other derivatives based on mining, energy, power, and agricultural products and earns profits via fundamental and technical analysis; the trading may be systematic, discretionary, or both. If you deliver 5,000 bushels, that’s a profit of $5,000.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 8, 2022

Internal Profit & Loss Statements (dating back two to three years). Every document – financials, customer records, vendor contracts, sales reports, expense reports, tax returns – will be carefully examined. Discuss buying/selling a business with our M&A consultants, contact us today. Seller’s Discretionary Earnings.

Business 98

Business M&A Finance Finance 98

Sun Acquisitions

DECEMBER 15, 2023

While selling a business can be rewarding, many entrepreneurs fall into common traps that can hinder a successful sale and diminish the value of their hard-earned investment. Consider financial performance, market trends, industry benchmarks, and comparable sales. Inadequate Preparation.

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How2Exit

MAY 29, 2023

He says that companies should focus on creating value, which starts with sales. This organization is dedicated to helping companies create value, not just individual sales. Business owners need to consider how their employees will be taken care of after the sale. Promotion is a key factor in maximizing business value.

Business 130

Business Sale IT Book-building 130

Lake Country Advisors

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This guide delineates the various types of business sales, analyzes the corresponding tax ramifications, and underscores the importance of collaborating with a team of experienced transaction specialists, including a proficient business broker.

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

E241: Diving Deep into SME Acquisitions: Essential Insights, Strategies, and Success Secrets - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Danny O'Neill : Danny O'Neill is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in sales and marketing. And profitability in M&A is super important." Cash is what kills companies.

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Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 26, 2024

Capital Gains Tax: When you sell your business, any profit you make from the sale is generally subject to capital gains tax. Asset Allocation: How you structure the sale can significantly impact your tax liability. Here are six key considerations you need to know about tax implications when selling a business.

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With a background in audit and entrepreneurship, Steve brings a wealth of experience to his role as an advisor and coach for businesses preparing for sale. They want to see consistent growth in revenue and net profits, as well as a strong track record of performance.

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