To the average business owner, there are a lot of preconceived notions about selling their business. Let’s break down the top 4 myths about what it takes to sell a business: MYTH #1: “Selling a Business is Just Like Selling a House.” Selling a business is an entirely…
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Debunking Top 4 Myths About Selling a Business
Friday, August 19th, 2022
How Does the Inflation Rate Affect Business Sales?
Tuesday, March 15th, 2022The Cost of Inflation The current inflation rate is the highest it’s been in the last 40 years in the United States. I hear about it every day from business owners. Their employees’ wages, fuel, supplies, taxes, and almost every other cost has increased. When it comes time to sell your business, how does this…
What Effects Do Interest Rate Hikes Have on Business Transactions?
Tuesday, February 15th, 2022Rates Projected to Rise With the projected interest rate hikes inbound for 2022, the Fed plans on hiking the rate 3 times, in quarter-point increments. The current interest rate is 6 percent +/- for business acquisitions. Expected to climb to 6.75 percent to 7 percent by the end of 2022, there will also be additional…
Possible Capital Gains Tax Changes
Thursday, January 13th, 2022Capital Gains Tax Rate May Rise Within the Next Few Years Pressure to increase the capital gains rate will come to bear as COVID-19 bailout funds increase. The current capital gains rate of 20% could be increased to a whopping 37% plus a 3.8% surcharge. Most experts believe major tax changes will happen in 2022…
Insights From a Former Business Owner and Happy Client
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021I wish I had started the process earlier. I thought for years about selling my business, but never made the time to meet with a Gateway Broker and start the process. Meanwhile, I became more burnt out, more frustrated and lost all passion to grow my business. It eventually became a chore for me to…
Winds of Change 2021
Friday, May 14th, 2021The weather roared in like a lion this year. As business owners, we all hope the potential increase in capital gains taxes doesn’t roar in for a few years to come, especially if there are plans to sell your business. Pressure to increase the capital gains rate will come to bear as Covid-19 bailout funds…
5 Things to Do NOW to Increase the Value of Your Business
Friday, March 19th, 2021The number one mistake business owners make in selling their company is not preparing soon enough. Whether you want to sell your company now or in the next 5 years, these are 5 steps to maximize and increase the value of your business. These issues are critical. Proper preparation will enhance the value of your…
Important Cares Act and SBA Lending Information
Wednesday, January 6th, 2021We have some exciting changes for buyers using SBA loans to purchase a business as part of the stimulus program related to COVID-19. Starting February 1, 2021 and running until September 30, 2021 the SBA will be waiving loan guarantee fees, forgiving principal and interest payments for 3 months. Additionally, this will increase the bank…
Determining the Value of Your Business
Monday, March 23rd, 2020Once you start thinking about selling your business, the first step is to determine the value of your business. There are several business valuation methods to help determine that value. These include the Asset valuation method, Return-On-Investment valuation method, Discounted Cash Flow valuation method, Capitalization of Earnings valuation method, Book Value valuation method, Market Value…
Why You Should Use a Business Broker
Thursday, February 13th, 2020Selling your business is a long and tedious process. It consumes a lot of your time and distracts you from the day to day operation of your business. As a business owner, your focus should be on maintaining or increasing the value of your business. An experienced business broker can help you get the maximum…
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