Categories for Business Sale

Create Lasting Business Value by Protecting Assets

by | January 27, 2021

In owning a business, you take responsibility for an entity separate from yourself. Daily, you make operational and strategic decisions on behalf of the entity to increase revenue and serve your customers. The goals you pursue are a means of creating business value. The value, though, arises from the cash generated by the business and... View Article

How to Prepare Your Business for Sale

by | September 30, 2020

You have spent years building your business, and you have grown it into a strong, profitable operation. It is now time to prepare your business for sale. Whether your goal is to sell the company in a few years or in a few months, it is never too early to ensure your business is attractive... View Article

Tips for Business Transactions During a Pandemic

by | September 30, 2020

Business leaders are asking if the business transaction landscape is changing, considering the pandemic. Do we see negative impacts on many businesses? To be honest, we don’t see much change – deals are moving forward with little change in the terms or contingencies. This may be due to the specific deals we’re seeing, or parties... View Article

Four Tips before Selling Your Business

by | November 20, 2018

For most business owners, selling a business happens once in your lifetime.  You have worked hard to build the business from the ground up, and it’s been a central part of your life for years – perhaps even part of your identity.  Before you sell, you need to prepare both the business and yourself.  These... View Article

M&A Lawyer and the Strategic Expansion of Your Business

by | September 3, 2016

Most business owners I talk with these days are feeling pretty good about the opportunities for their businesses and the likelihood of revenue growth this year.  Although this shift is positive for businesses, it’s a little different than business expansion- it’s really just a reflection of what seems to be an economic expansion.  Business expansion... View Article

Financing Your Small Business Acquisition

by | February 28, 2014

Blog written by Alicia Johnston, MBA,  Wells Fargo SBA Northwest or northeast, urban or rural, service business or manufacturing – when it comes to choosing your small business financing, the direction you choose will impact the business’ capacity for growth. Finding and financing a business acquisition can be a seamless process, as long as you... View Article

SEAHAWKS AND A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS TRANSACTION

by | February 19, 2014

Blog written by Lisa Forrest, Union Bank If you are like me, I just couldn’t get enough of the Seahawk’s this season.  Are you in withdrawal now like me?  I’ll eke out a little bit more Hawk’s talk with 4 similarities that I found between the successful 2013-2014 season of our Seahawk’s and a successful business... View Article

DUE DILIGENCE: WHERE TO BEGIN?

by | February 12, 2014

Blog written by Robert Burger, B2B CFO BUYING A BUSINESS IS EXCITING – AND DAUNTING The initial reaction to finding a potential business to purchase is excitement, and it’s filled with possibility and plans. In order to avoid making an emotional commitment that clouds our judgment and leads to a whirlwind business romance, it’s a good... View Article