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The Business Owner’s CPA Assessment: Is Your Advisor Helping You Build Value Before You Sell Your Business?

Selling A Business

John Gorbutt

5 min read

Unsolicited offers are like boats in the water

Unsolicited offers are like boats in the water

Received an Unsolicited Offer to Buy Your Business? Read This First

Selling A Business

Kim Bentson

7 min read

Paddleboarders floating in water

Paddleboarders floating in water

The Hidden Risk of Unsolicited Offers: What Business Owners Need to Know

Selling A Business

Kim Bentson

5 min read

Photo album speaking to legacy

Photo album speaking to legacy

Beyond Wealth Transfer: Preparing Future Generations

Selling A Business

Tiffany Kirgan, CAP®, CFP®, CLU®, MBA

6 min read

Fuel Gauge

Fuel Gauge

The Deal Isn’t Just About Price: Understanding Working Capital Before Selling Your Business

Selling A Business

Tom Bronson

6 min read

Engine gauge that represents working capital

Engine gauge that represents working capital

Real Conversations About Building, Selling, and Transitioning Businesses: Working Capital

Selling A Business

Kim Bentson

7 min read

Business Sale Risks: 5 Factors That Impact Valuation and Deal Structure

Business Sale Risks: 5 Factors That Impact Valuation and Deal Structure

Insurance Is Just One Piece: The 5 Risks Buyers Evaluate Before They Buy Your Business

Selling A Business

John Gorbutt

4 min read

Person signing letter of intent

Person signing letter of intent

5 Things to Include in Your LOI

Selling A Business

Jeremy Furtick

7 min read

Qualifying Buyers to Buy your business

Qualifying Buyers to Buy your business

Why Buyer Qualification Matters

Selling A Business

Jeremy Furtick

3 min read

Five Things SBA Lenders Look for When a Buyer Applies for a Loan to Buy Your Business

Five Things SBA Lenders Look for When a Buyer Applies for a Loan to Buy Your Business

Five Things SBA Lenders Look for When a Buyer Applies for a Loan to Buy Your Business

Selling A Business

Connie Castaldo

4 min read

Business Deal Gets Real

Business Deal Gets Real

What Business Owners Say When The Deal Gets Real

Selling A Business

Kim Bentson

6 min read

The Exit Doesn’t Start When You List the Business

The Exit Doesn’t Start When You List the Business

The Exit Doesn’t Start When You List the Business

Selling A Business

Tom Bronson

6 min read

before you leave the dock, why selling a business starts with preparation.

before you leave the dock, why selling a business starts with preparation.

Before You Leave the Dock: Why Selling a Business Starts with Preparation

Selling A Business

Jeremy Furtick

4 min read

Preparation is a good foundation when selling your business

Preparation is a good foundation when selling your business

The Best Time to Prepare for Selling Your Business Is Before You Think You Need To

Selling A Business

Tom Bronson

5 min read

Stormy waves representing the emotional toll on a business owner selling a business.

Stormy waves representing the emotional toll on a business owner selling a business.

A Storm is Brewing: The Emotional Journey of Selling Your Business

Selling A Business

Jeremy Furtick

3 min read

Sand through an hourglass, the time to prepare for your business' transition is today.

Sand through an hourglass, the time to prepare for your business' transition is today.

The 24-Month Countdown: How to Prepare Your Business (and Yourself) for a Successful Sale

Selling A Business

Holly Clapp

5 min read

navigating the waters of a river opening into the ocean

navigating the waters of a river opening into the ocean

Navigating the New SBA Waters

Selling A Business

Kim Bentson

4 min read

Major SBA Changes for Business Acquisitions and Partner Buyouts

Selling A Business

Samuel Criales

3 min read

"Houston, We Have a Problem"- Options for Correcting Mistakes and Omissions on Tax Returns

"Houston, We Have a Problem"- Options for Correcting Mistakes and Omissions on Tax Returns

"Houston, We Have a Problem"- Options for Correcting Mistakes and Omissions on Tax Returns

Selling A Business

Joel Crouch

5 min read

Customer Service 101: How to build brand loyalty

Selling A Business

Tom Bronson

4 min read

Navigating the Journey to Your Dream Exit

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