Business owners are surprisingly predictable when it comes to selling their companies. When revenues are rising and money is cheap; they delay. This can have serious consequences when the market turns. Every business owner will exit their business someday. The decision to sell is often both personal and financial. The personal reasons can vary widely,...
Many prospective business buyers look to the Small Business Administration for business acquisition loans. The SBA loan is the most commonly used business acquisition loan available today. SBA loans were created to be borrower-friendly for business acquisitions. In comparison to conventional loans, SBA loans: 7(a) Have longer repayment terms with no prepayment penalties More repayment...
How much is enough? Leadership Forum by Search Twin Cities With Keynote Speaker: Jay Bennett Join us Tuesday, November 13; 6:45-8:15 am to hear from speaker Jay Bennett, who is the Chairman of the Board of the Halftime Institute. Located at 1300 Godward St. NE Minneapolis, Level B1. Registration is FREE: Seating is limited so please...
What are the key trends now affecting buyers and sellers of businesses? What’s on the horizon that companies need to know about and plan for? These are two key topics we recently addressed in our annual study of merger and acquisition trends in the middle-market (companies with enterprise value of $10 million-$100 million) and larger...
With 2018 upon us, it’s time to revamp and rethink your strategies for your small business. Align your goals with what’s trending to ensure you meet, or even possibly exceed, your expectations. From hiring to technological advances, here are 20 small business trends you should keep in mind when setting your 2018 goals. MARKETING &...
Buying or selling a company can be a complicated undertaking. There is much to consider and you want to be able to buy or sell with confidence. You need someone on your side that can help you through the entire process. Sunbelt Business Advisors has businesses for sale in Minnesota: whether you are looking in...
You started the sales process in motion, but now you need to package your business for sale. As part of preparing your business “package” you need to strategize the how, what and when of telling your unique business story to prospective buyers. A well thought out, multi-pronged marketing approach is necessary to effectively present your...
To sell a business in Rochester MN, you must carefully consider in advance whether you are going to tell your employees and your suppliers or do you have a need to complete the entire process and keep the communication completely under control so that your customers do not rapidly exit. What Are Your Considerations? Communicating...
For business owners, one of the most important decisions made is how to best grow your business. However, growth can be a complicated proposition. How can you best achieve your desired growth goals? By adding more clients, more staff, new product and/or service offerings? Expanding into new verticals or new geographic markets? For a closely...
