Tips for Selling Your IT Business for the Best Price
Few industries are more stable than the Information Technology industry. Our global society is more reliant on technology than ever before, and most small to medium-sized businesses rely heavily on the many services provided by IT firms to stay up and running. According to IBIS World, more than 450,000 IT businesses, from sole proprietorships to […]
4 Ways to Prepare Your Sign Company for Sale
Whether you’ve just opened your doors or you see retirement on the horizon, it is never too early to prepare your business for sale. Business owners typically pour everything into growing their businesses, and therefore don’t consider the potential value of those businesses until they are eager to head out the door. At that point, […]
Common M&A Obstacles and How to Prevent Them
When selling a business, the last thing a business owner wants is to see a deal fall through at the last minute. While many sales close smoothly, others seem to be faced with hurdle after hurdle, and unfortunately, deals can fall apart in the end. As a business owner, there are some things you can […]
Find the Perfect Buyer for Your Water Well Drilling Business
After feeling the effects of the recession, water well drilling businesses are again on the rise. According to IBIS World, the Water and Sewer Industry as a whole took in $52.3 billion last year, with water well drilling making up a large portion of that. Over the next five years, the industry is expected to […]
How to Sell Your Oil and Gas Services Business for the Highest Price
After feeling the effects of low crude oil prices over the last five years, the oil and gas industry is again beginning to see some growth. Oil and gas services brought in $74.7 billion dollars last year, according to IBIS World, and growth is projected at 3.5% over the next five years. Because of this […]
The Problem with SBA Lenders
If you are in the market to buy a business, you’ve likely heard about SBA lenders. These banks work to secure loans for small business buyers with the backing of the Small Business Administration. While working with an SBA lender may sound like a great opportunity, you may not get what you bargained for in […]
The Importance of a Business Valuation During a Partnership Dispute
Many businesses, both large and small, are owned by some form of partnership. Whether you work with a trusted family member, long-time friend, or a handful of investors you’ve only recently met, partnership disputes are often inevitable. From financial needs to differing opinions, even sickness, there are often many issues that arise overtime that could […]
Find the Perfect Buyer for Your Salt Water Disposal Business
With the dip in crude oil prices over the last five years, salt water disposal businesses took a hit. Now, as prices rise, the oil and gas industry is again beginning to see growth. Buyers are looking to capitalize on this growth by purchasing oil and gas services businesses, including salt water disposal companies. Whether […]
Things to Consider When Acquiring a Business
As you prepare to purchase a business, there are many things to consider. First, partner with an experienced business broker to ensure a smooth sales process. Next, determine the right industry and business for you. Once you find a potential business to purchase, ask key questions to learn as much as you can about the […]
Find the Perfect Buyer for Your Flowback Business
With the dip in crude oil prices over the last five years, businesses in the oil and gas services industry, including flowback companies, took a hit. Now, as prices rise, the oil and gas industry is again beginning to see growth. Buyers are looking to capitalize on this growth by purchasing flowback companies, and other […]
