Eliminating Roadblocks to a Transaction

July 27, 2008
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There are many roadblocks that can slow a transaction – just when you are in a hurry to get it done. Among those that you can do something about now are delinquent tax returns or other regulatory filings, promises of equity participation that may have been made to key employees or others, other unresolved...

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Dealing with Other Asset Issues

July 27, 2008
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Equipment, including vehicles, is often a significant asset for green industry businesses. The value of a business is usually determined as including the equipment necessary to operate the business. The amount, nature, age and condition of that necessary equipment will affect the valuation of the business. Therefore, demonstrating that equipment is in good condition...

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Keep Focused on Growing a Profitable Business

July 27, 2008
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It is very fortunate that most of the steps that will make your business more valuable to a potential purchaser will also make your business a stronger, more viable and profitable business under your ownership and management. They may just improve your business enough that you would not want to sell at all. One...

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More on Understanding the Value Drivers

July 27, 2008
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To a certain extent, the value drivers will depend on who the most likely buyers for your business are. Financial buyers, who plan to acquire and operate the existing business to produce a return will be interested in different facets of the business than a strategic buyer who plans to “tuck-in” the acquisition into...

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Dealing with the Complication of Real Estate

July 26, 2008
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It is very common for small business owners to own the real estate from which their business operates. This is often a very good strategy and, for many, the decision to acquire real estate has resulted in a very good investment. Unfortunately, when the time comes to sell the business, real estate can add...

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Identifying Opportunities to Increase Revenues from Existing Customers

July 26, 2008
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Another way to increase the value of your business is to identify ways to increase revenues from existing customers. That might include selective pricing adjustments which will not reduce the retention of existing customers. It might also involve increasing the number of services each customer receives – as long as the business remains competitive...

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