5 Musts When Considering Buying a Business
- By Tim Fawcett
- on September 23, 2021
When preparing to buy a business, it is essential to understand its true value. This blog post identifies five important steps in determining business value.
Read moreThe Importance of Understanding Leases
- By Tim Fawcett
- on May 25, 2019
Leases should never be overlooked when it comes to buying or selling a business. After all, where your business is located and how long you can stay at that location plays a key role in the overall health of...
Read moreGoodwill & Its Importance to Your Business
- By Tim Fawcett
- on April 24, 2019
What exactly does the term “goodwill” mean when it comes to buying or selling a business? Usually, this term is a reference to all the effort a seller puts into a business over the years that he or she...
Read moreReady to Take Control & Become a Business Owner? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself.
- By Tim Fawcett
- on July 31, 2018
Many people know owning a business isn’t for them. But for others, the appeal and lure of owning their own business and gaining a greater measure of control over their future can be powerful. If you are uncertain as...
Read more4 Negotiation Tactics
- By Tim Fawcett
- on June 12, 2018
When it comes to acquiring or selling a business, negotiation is vitally important. But it can also be complicated. Unfortunately, many prospective business buyers and sellers overlook the significance and complexity of negotiation. There are four basic ways to...
Read moreAre You Sure Your Deal is Completed?
- By Tim Fawcett
- on June 6, 2018
When it comes to your deal being completed, having a signed letter of intent is great. While everything may seem as though it is moving along fine, it is vital to remember that the deal isn’t done until many...
Read moreWhat is a Term Sheet and Why is it Important?
- By Tim Fawcett
- on May 15, 2018
Buyers, seller, advisors, and intermediaries often mention use of a “term sheet” prior to the creation of an actual purchase or sale agreement, but rarely will you hear the term explained. What is a term sheet and why is...
Read moreSeller Financing
- By Tim Fawcett
- on October 18, 2016
The majority of business sales include some form of seller financing. Typically, seller financing is when the seller provides a loan to cover part of the purchase price. The down payment covers the rest of the purchase price, but other...
Read more5 Reasons Buying a Business is Preferable to Starting a New One
- By Tim Fawcett
- on July 16, 2016
If you are considering running your own business, one of the first questions that might pop in your mind is: Should I start a new one or buy an established business? In this article, we’ll take a closer look...
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