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
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
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
When talking with clients about their annual goals, cash flow and fundraising is a common theme. Many are looking for growth capital and are keen to bring on investors. To them, investors = money and money is good. But there are many factors to consider when thinking about investors for your business. 1. What kind... View Article
Despite Bill Gates’ assertion that Intellectual Property (IP) has “the shelf life of a banana,” IP has become one of those “must have” assets for growing companies. Many companies, however, are unclear as to what IP they have and what value it brings to the business. Is it something that simply looks good on paper... View Article
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
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
We’ve all heard that the perfect storm is coming together with lots of businesses coming up for sale and many buyers in the marketplace. If you’re buying a business, it’s important to remember that the purchase transaction is about a lot more than the industry and the price. We expect that once a buyer finds... View Article
Blog written by Steve Seavecki , Magnum Print Solutions Whether you would like to leave Corporate America and purchase your first company or if you have an established company and are looking to expand, this article is meant to provide some helpful tips. After 20 years as a senior manager in the software industry, I was tired... View Article