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How to Transition a Business to a New Owner

Transition plans are crucial for ensuring a successful transition from one owner to the next. This post covers best practices for defining a good transition plan.

How to Handle Customer Deposits in a Business Sale

Customer deposits are prepayments for goods or services that will be delivered in the future. This post covers how these deposits are handled in a business sale.

How to Value a Construction Company

Understand how the value of a residential or commercial construction company is determined and how to maximize the price for a future sale.

What is a search fund?

Invented in 1984 by Irving Grousbeck, search funds have become a popular way for people to acquire small businesses using investor capital.

When should I start exit planning for my business?

It's never too early to start thinking about exit planning, even if you're just starting out in your business. In this article, we dive into what an exit plan is, when you should start planning and why it's important.

How to Value a Restaurant

Understand how to value a restaurant, the factors that can increase how much a restaurant is worth, and how to analyze a restaurant for sale as a buyer.