Market Insights
Owner's Draws: What they are and how they impact the value of a business
Everything you need to know about owner's draws. What they are, how they compare to other forms of compensation, and how they impact the valuation of a business.
Jun 24, 2022
Why You Need a Business Sale Escrow When Closing Deals
What business sale escrow entails, how the escrow process works during a business sale, why you should consider escrow for your business sale, where to get business sale escrow services.
May 5, 2022
Pros and Cons of Rollover Equity in a Business Sale
Rollover equity is what business sellers will sometimes use to stay involved post-sale, requiring sellers to remain invested in the company via equity shares.
Apr 29, 2022
What a Non-Compete Covenant Means For Your Business Sale
What a non-compete covenant entails, what to expect from non-compete agreements, and the factors that business sellers should prioritize when negotiating non-compete clauses.
Apr 14, 2022
How To Value a Landscaping Business
Understand the steps you should take before you start buying or selling a landscaping business in order to maximize your valuation (as a seller) or avoid overpaying (as a buyer).
Mar 24, 2022
Seller Financing: Why is it required? What are the common terms?
Seller financing is almost always part of small business acquisitions. Understand why that is as well as the common terms associated with it.
Nov 22, 2021
Business Broker Fees: How Much Are They, And Who Pays?
When you want to sell or buy your business, you want the best value possible. As a seller, you want the highest selling price, and as a buyer, you look for the lowest price. Business brokers help you achieve the best value possible.
Oct 29, 2021
A Survey of Business-for-sale Sites
Starting with BizBuySell in the mid 90s, there has been an explosion of business-for-sale websites. This article surveys the options out there based on their functionality, number of listings, price and monthly traffic.
Apr 4, 2021
The Role of Community Development Financial Institutions
When looking for small business loans, owners may come across Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). These institutions are dedicated to helping increase access to financing in underserved communities.
Mar 16, 2021
The Business Broker Landscape
Business brokers have formed a crucial part of the SMB ecosystem for decades. They’ve served the role of educator, negotiator, and shepherd to hundreds of thousands of business sellers and buyers.
Mar 9, 2021
Understanding Seller's Discretionary Earnings
A common metric used to value small businesses is seller’s discretionary earnings, often abbreviated as SDE. This metric is a calculation of how much cashflow a business generates.
Mar 7, 2021