There are many different styles of negotiating when getting a deal done. Some of the most useful and realistic ways to approach various scenarios are fairly simple but they can be easy to overlook. Below are ten strategies that will improve your odds of getting a deal done. Be confident – The way to become […]
Within the broad business world, the term “exit planning” has become more and more important over the years. As many Baby Boomers reaching retirement age are selling their businesses, this kind of thing is becoming more common in the last few years, requiring experts who know this landscape and how to navigate it. At Utah […]
Sure, you want a big payoff, but when it comes to selling your business, money should not be the only consideration. You don’t want just any buyer, you want the best buyer. With the market we’re now experiencing, many sellers are getting multiple offers, but the buyers they choose aren’t always the ones offering the […]
Selling a business and walking away can be very difficult. But in many cases, there’s a transition (“training” and/or “consulting”) period dependent on the size of the company and the role of the owner. Transitions may be as short as a month or two or as long as a year. In most situations, the buyer […]
As the owner of a business, there might be several different reasons why you’d consider selling. These can range from personal preference all the way to essential financial decisions, and at Utah Business Consultants, we’re here to help you formulate a smart exit plan if you’ve decided to look into selling your business. As a […]
Over the past 20 years, private-equity groups (PEGs) have become key players in business acquisitions. PEGs offer flexibility as a liquidity source, giving entrepreneurs the ability to take some cash off the table, recapitalize their company or simply sell and move on. Private equity refers to buyout groups that seek to acquire ongoing, profitable businesses […]
When thinking about selling your business or preparing to do so, assigning the proper value is very important. An entire segment of our customer service at Utah Business Consultants is dedicated to helping people like you consider all the factors involved before setting the right value on your business, and we know how vital it […]
The first question you ask as a buyer is not directed toward the seller. The first question should be answered by you the buyer. The question is: Do I see myself running the business I’m thinking of buying? Along with other associated questions like: Am I really an employer, or an employee? Do I have […]
Sellers are often asked, “do you think you will ever sell your business?” The answer varies from, “when I can get my price” to “never” to “I don’t really know” to everything in between. Most sellers may think to themselves when asked this question, “I’ll sell when the time is right.” Obviously, misfortune can force […]