Defining goodwill
You may hear the word “goodwill” thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? When it comes to selling a business, the term refers to all the effort that the seller put into a business over the... Click here to read more...
Confidentiality agreement for selling a business
Confidentiality is a major concern in virtually every business. Quite often business owners become a little nervous when it comes time to sell their business; after all, business owners usually want... Click here to read more...
Transitioning from business ownership to retirement
If you are in your 60's or 70's and own a business you may be thinking about retirement at some point. But for many business owners, this can be a scary thought. What do you do with all of your time?... Click here to read more...
Selling a family owned business
When it comes to selling a family-owned business there is no shortage of complicating factors, but one in particular pops up quite often. This article contains a true story about a popular family... Click here to read more...
if you own a company and are thinking about retiring, then you may be wondering: Should I sell my company myself or hire a business broker? Click here to read more...
When You Sell Your Business, EBITDA Is A Term You’ll Want To Know
In the world of mergers and acquisitions, we routinely use the acronym EBITDA. Some call it E-BIT-D-A. But most simply say E-bit-dah. Click here to read more...
What is a Heads of Agreement?
A Heads of Agreement, properly drafted, is a non-binding document which sets out the key terms of a proposed agreement between parties. Click here to read more...
Telling employees that you're selling your business
If you are a business owner and you are planning to sell your business, there are obviously many obstacles that you will need to face. One of those obstacles is informing all your employees about the... Click here to read more...
Marketing your business for sale
The most important question for those selling a business has to do with where and how to find buyers. Click here to read more...