When Should You Think About Selling Your Small Business?
Businesses are placed on the market for a variety of reasons. Working with a merger and acquisition advisor even years before an owner is interested in selling is a wise move - to prepare the business for eventual sale.
Read moreMaximize Your Time by Rating Buyer Seriousness
Not every prospective buyer is actually committed to buying a business. Use the "plus and minus" system outlined in this post to find a serious buyer for your business and save yourself time while doing so.
Read moreQuestions to Ask Before Moving to Sell
The first step towards successfully selling a business is finding a qualified merger and acquisitions advisor to work with. Then, sellers should also ask themselves several important questions.
Read moreRed Flag Warnings
When selling a business, several things can go wrong. A number of these issues come with advance warnings: “red flags.” If sellers keep their eyes open for these warnings, it is possible to avoid bigger problems further along in...
Read moreA Short Story All Family-Owned Businesses Should Read
When it comes to selling a family-owned business there are no shortage of complicating factors, but one pops up quite often. This article contains a true story about a popular family business that was built from the ground up...
Read moreWhy Embrace Corporate Social Responsibility?
If you are unfamiliar with corporate social responsibility, you are certainly not alone, but you will be hearing a lot about it in the coming years. According to Global Affairs Canada, “Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is defined as the...
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