Blog tagged as Business Operations

For entrepreneurs looking to buy a small business, there are several ways to finance a business acquisition. Traditional bank loans, seller financing, and other funding sources offer a range of possibilities for structuring the deal.

If you've decided to sell your business, the question of when and how to tell your employees becomes a big concern. There's no way around it, and it's a very delicate matter that can have serious consequences if not handled properly.

In the life-cycle of your business, there are few, if any, more important events than its sale and your exit. This is the culmination of years of hard-work and, as such, you should take all necessary steps to put yourself in an optimal negotiating position to maximize the value of your business.

If you're thinking about selling your business, it's important to have a clear and well-thought-out business exit strategy. To begin this process, you need to identify the elements that led you to consider selling your business in the first place.

Whether you’re buying or selling a business, it’s important to set your personal feelings aside to do a systematic business valuation. There are three best practices to valuing a small business.