Ignoring tax issues before deal is struck a big mistake
Many business owners put tax issues on the 鈥渂ack burner鈥� when selling their companies. Ignoring tax considerations, until after the deal is struck, is a big mistake and can put...
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Half of all business sales fall apart during due diligence.聽 Here鈥檚 how to avoid it.
When a seller tries to hide facts, or doesn鈥檛 disclose them to buyers and they are uncovered during due diligence, say goodbye to the deal. These tips will keep your...
Could your employees be stealing from you? Fraud is more common than you may think
That business owner isn鈥檛 alone. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, nearly 40 percent of fraud occurs at privately held companies and 30 percent occurs at companies with...
You just received an IRS audit notice. Now what do you do?
Last year I wrote an article on eight tips for avoiding an IRS audit.聽 This year, I want to give you some advice on what to do if you receive...
Paying too much, and nine other mistakes to avoid when buying a company
With the economy growing substantially as well as the low cost of capital, many business owners are considering making an acquisition as part of their growth strategies. Here are 10...
Selling your business? Focus on the key business drivers so buyers pay top dollar.
If you鈥檙e thinking about selling your business in 2018-2019, the time is right.聽There are a few reasons, but most importantly, , the value of companies has never been higher. Buyers...
聽Let’s make a deal. M&A outlook bright for 2018, but don’t wait too long
Since the worlds鈥� economies are interdependent, the global stage is set for solid economic performance in 2018. 聽A near record year for M&A transactions could occur.
The most important document you need when selling your business
Writing a strategic business plan can take weeks, even months of intense research, writing and rewriting 鈥� particularly if you have never gone through the process before. So you might...
To maximize the sale of your company, build business value
Owners do not plan early enough to sell their businesses and as a result, they try to sell before they have maximized the enterprise value of their companies. This situation...
Know the risks when you personally guarantee your company鈥檚 debt
Rarely can small businesses grow without needing to borrow money sometime during the company鈥檚 life. When businesses borrow money from banks, the banks almost always require a personal guarantee from...