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3 Steps for Achieving Pricing Power

The simple fact is that most of us want to control our own fate.  This fact is especially true for…

John Warrilow’s The Art of Selling Your Business

John Warrilow is the founder of The Value Builder System and accomplished author.  While not a business broker himself, Warrilow…

Why Businesses Get Into Trouble

No two companies are quite alike, and this also means that there are many reasons why companies can fall into…

Maximizing Your Time by Rating Buyer Seriousness

Your time is your most valuable commodity.  The simple fact of the matter is that many “buyers” are not truly…

Ownership Transition Survey Results on feedback and answers from family-owned businesses

Mass Mutual Life Insurance produced an ownership transition survey back about a decade ago.  The survey results were based on…

The Importance of Owner Flexibility

You shouldn’t expect to sell your company overnight.  For every company that sells quickly, there are a hundred that take…

Getting the Most Out of Confidentiality Agreements

When it comes to buying or selling a business, there is no replacement for a solid confidentiality agreement.  One of…

How to Optimize Your Chances of Selling Your Business

The simple fact is that selling your business is likely to be the single most important financial decision you’ll ever…

Insights from BizBuySell’s 3rd Quarter Insight Report

Most business buyers and sellers are wondering what 2021 and beyond will bring.  BizBuySell and BizQuest President Bob House provided…

Zeroing in on Goodwill

Goodwill is a term that might cause a little confusion for some.  But at its heart, it is a relatively…