The Finance Bros are Knocking... Should You Answer?

Finding a Buyer
Written By Mike Simpson

If you're a founder of a successful private business, the "Finance Bros" will be calling soon, if they haven't already been in touch. The question is, should you answer or respond? These new sources of money might be great for driving tension with other buyers and a higher price for your sale, but a buyer with neither operating or full term buyout experience might be risky. Give us a few minutes and you might save or make $Millions. Maybe more..

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The Difference Between EBIT and EBITDA
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The Difference Between EBIT and EBITDA
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In the financial landscape, two key metrics often stand at the forefront of business valuation and analysis: EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) and EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization)

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Understanding Ownership When Selling a Business: “Cap Table” & Corporate Documents
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Understanding Ownership When Selling a Business: “Cap Table” & Corporate Documents
Selling Your Business, Private Equity, EBITDA, Business Assets

Are you the sole or primary owner of an S-Corp. or LLC? Thinking you don't have a cap table or don't even know the term? Here's a critical heads-up going into a sale -- you have to prove it with documentation.

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Stock Purchase vs. Asset Purchase
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Stock Purchase vs. Asset Purchase
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When navigating the complex world of business sales and acquisitions, understanding the distinction between a stock purchase and an asset purchase is crucial.

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Taxes and Selling Your Business: What You Need to Know
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Thinking of selling your business and wondering how you'll be taxed? While we're not accountants we've done a lot of deals and seen plenty of good (and bad!) planning.

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Selling Your Business Using Debt or Loans
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How businesses can be sold through innovative debt structures.

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By understanding the implications of debt on the sale process, sellers can navigate negotiations more effectively and maximize the value of their businesses.

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