There are two different ways that most businesses are sold in Minneapolis. Very small businesses, the home businesses or sole proprietor businesses, are often sold privately, with both the buyer and seller working through an attorney to complete the transaction. Often these businesses for sale are sold through pre-existing relationships such as sales to employees,...
One of the most important roles that our team plays at Sunbelt Business Brokers is to support our clients. This means that when you decide to sell a business, your Sunbelt broker is there to work with you prior to the sale, during the sale and for any assistance you need as a result of...
If you own a business you can prepare for the sale of that business by identifying your company’s weaknesses and fix them, or let the buyer take on those challenges. What you decide depends on your energy, finances and what you want to net out of the sale. Sellers with business advisors, such as Sunbelt...
Often acquisitions fall apart within 24 hours before the close. And the lack of a comprehensive integration plan can spell disaster for the newly combined organization. Acquisitions are a great way to achieve cost advantages, grow revenues rapidly, acquire sets of skills and technology or a strategic strategy to promote growth. But there are three...
Mergers and Acquisitions are finally emerging from the dark ages. Today’s middle-market CEO’s have more transparency into deal-related information and relationships than ever before. Successful investors and buyers proactively connect with CEOs to discuss opportunities/ peer networks and online platforms provide CEOs access to industry data and trends; and CEOs meet capital provider at industry...
Selling your business is a difficult thing to do. This business, whether retail, manufacturing, or service has been your baby for many years. You’ve seen it through good and bad times, made friends because of it, and have lived a comfortable life while working for yourself. But there comes a time when selling that business...
Whether you’re actively selling your privately-held business or not, as the owner of a company you may wonder about the value of your business and how it will impact your options. In that case, you may want to consider a discounted cash flow analysis. But there are multiple ways to value your privately-held company, and...
It’s hard work running a small business, especially when you are not quite big enough to employ department heads, and must take on a lot of the work yourself. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a small business, you will almost certainly need the help of excellent business brokers. MN offers you a...
For years, buying car washes have been a promising investment for those interested in buying a business. However, as car washes become more automated and cars and consumers continue to evolve, the industry has changed significantly. If you’re thinking about buying a car wash business, there are several important questions to consider before you sign...
