Seven Reasons Why a Buyer May Expect Working Capital to be Included in the Sale Price of a Business
What is working capital? Working capital represents the short-term liquidity and financial health of a business. Positive working capital can indicate the business is well-managed and financially stable. Working capital is the money available to meet current, short-term obligations. It is calculated by subtracting short-term liabilities from short-term assets. Short liabilities...Read MoreBuying a Business: What is the Real Value of a Business?
Using “multiples” to value a business may be a disservice to both the seller and buyer. “Multiples” may not represent the real value of the business. Multiples are generally median or average values published in the BBF MLS or in Pratt Stats/Deal Stats. However, these are just convenient “midpoints” that do not represent any specific transaction....Read MoreProfessionalism at its Core
I recently completed a comprehensive program of next-level professional education, achieving the Master Certified Business Intermediary designation. In this inaugural Masters cohort, I was fortunate to learn with some of the industry’s most professional and vastly experienced business intermediaries and M&A advisors worldwide; in addition to that, the professors that taught...Read More
Discovering How to Leverage SBA Lending Options
For most entrepreneurs, finding the money to launch their first business stands as a tremendous challenge. The good news is that getting a loan through the Small Business Association (SBA) is turning out to be a viable option for many business owners. The SBA doesn’t directly provide loans itself, but instead, works to facilitate lending. SBA assistance can even extend into the realm of...Read More