The road to selling a business is winding. The right intermediary will guide you down the right path. Do you need a business broker or an investment banker? Read More
Before small business owner Jan can improve her life and work balance and enter semi retirement, she must prepare her business to run independently. Read More
What kind of business buyer should you approach to sell your business? Find out where to meet financial, strategic and operator buyers. Read More
The terms of sale are the heart of the purchase and sale agreement. They define what is being purchased, how much it costs and how payment will be made. Read More
There are five basic M&A deal structures, including four share acquisition methods and one asset acquisition method. What are the benefits of each structure? Read More
Asset acquisitions are presumed to be free and clear of claims against the seller. But liabilities can pass to the buyer, resulting in a de facto merger. Read More
In a purchase agreement, boilerplate provisions clarify the terms of the contract, who has contractual rights and how disputes are handled. Read More
Representations and warranty insurance can speed things along when selling your business, avoiding getting backed up in an escrow nightmare. Read More
All owners hope that their business can run efficiently while they are away. Eliminate owner dependence with strategies to build skilled management. Read More
An asset sale and a share sale have different implications for buyer and seller regarding taxes, liabilities and more. Learn the pros and cons of each. Read More