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[...] buy it or […] The post Considering Selling? Some Things to Consider appeared first on Eastwind Business Solutions. [...]

[...] simply want to retire […] The post Can You Really Afford to Sell? appeared first on Eastwind Business Solutions. [...]

[...] a partial list of potential company […] The post Company Weaknesses appeared first on Eastwind Business Solutions. [...]

[...] owners feel they’ve […] The post Burnout: An Ever-Present Threat appeared first on Eastwind Business Solutions. [...]

[...] to be moving along just fine. It would seem that the deal is almost done. However, the due diligence process must now be completed. Due diligence is the process in which the buyer really decides to [...]

[...] In order to sell one’s business using the services of a business broker, a listing agreement is almost always required. For the owner of the business, signing the agreement legally [...]

[...] measures whether the earnings are padded with a lot of “add backs” or […] The post Three Basic Factors of Earnings appeared first on Eastwind Business Solutions. [...]

[...] to the buyer? In today’s business world where intangible assets may be the backbone of the company, the deal is generally based on the satisfactory transfer [...]

[...] any license issues involved? Are there any federal or provincial requirements, or environmental issues that could affect the business? What about the employee situation? Are there key [...]

[...] along with turnover, non-usable inventory and the policy for returns and/or write-offs. Environmental Issues This is a new but quite complicated process. Ground contamination, ground water, lead [...]

[...] – and anyone else who has an interest in your business. You never know who might be a potential buyer… [...]

[...] own business. Buyers who want to go into business strictly for the money usually are not realistic buyers for small businesses. Keep in mind the following traits of a willing buyer: The desire to [...]