All entrepreneurs who intend to sell their businesses want the best price possible. Savvy business owners prepare for this eventual transition. While preparing for a sale, they should look at their businesses from the buyer’s perspective. An objective overview will help them identify what works, doesn’t work, and needs improvement. Preparing for an eventual sale …
For many businesses, the transition to new ownership is inevitable. However, most business owners fail to think about it until it’s too late. Even if the transition is 10 to 15 years down the line, it requires planning and preparation for smooth execution. Ownership transition types range from passing control to successors to selling your …
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Business owners have a skewed perception of the value of their business. Misaligned valuations cause failed deals. Let’s bust some widespread business valuation myths.
Start-up founders need to know how to exit their companies without destroying those companies. We explain the most pertinent options.
It becomes imperative to identify the most appropriate means to orient the organization towards an increased level of profitability. The hierarchical leadership model favored for a decade is no longer adequate.
The process of valuing a business involves different types of methodologies and formulae to determine a business’ value. These valuations help business owners make decisions to sell or to continue with their companies. Business valuations serve many purposes, including notional valuations (e.g., income tax reorganizations, related party transactions, and shareholder disputes) and open market acquisitions and …
As an IT company owner, you have built your company and its products or services. Now it’s time to build value and understand the various exit options available to you.
Every seller wants the highest price for their business, so the brand impacts what a buyer is willing to pay. If the brand doesn’t fully convey your company’s values, then it’s time for a refresh.
Does exit planning really take 5 years? Writing the exit plan itself only takes a few months, but enabling business owners to get their desired exit takes a lot more time.
A business’s primary aim is to create value for customers and shareholders, yet most business owners struggle with underlying issues that block those efforts.
