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Working capital is the lifeblood of any healthy business. It affects many aspects, from paying vendors and employees to keeping operations on. It also influences the planning of sustainable long-term growth. Without working capital (WC), even the most profitable business will fail. Also known as net working capital (NWC), working capital is a measure of a company’s ability to pay …
We live in an informational age. Businesses are not just making profits and gaining an edge from material assets alone, but ideas as well. This explains why more companies are striving to develop new and unique ideas to stay ahead of the curve. The extraordinary thing about this shift is that businesses are now paying more attention to intellectual property …
If you are planning to sell your business soon, you may be wondering: how do I evaluate and market my business sale? There are some very specific things that you will need to prepare in advance. First, you’ll need to put your financials in order, perform due diligence on the current market as well, to get an accurate and precise …
Some argue that true value of a business is the amount that an investor is willing to pay. But this is not always the case. At least not when buying financial assets for the cash flow you expect to receive from it. Again, the perception of value has to be supported by reality. Meaning, the price you pay for any …
So you’ve decided you need a business broker to help you sell your business. But now you are wondering how to identify a good business broker for the job, considering there are hundreds of options available. The selection process can be overwhelming – especially if you are doing it for the first time. Every broker poses as an expert …
Many small business owners set a price without performing a proper valuation. Unfortunately, this only slows down the sales process. If your price is too low, prospects might assume that something is wrong with your business. If it’s too high, they will look for other options. So, ensure you complete a thorough valuation for a smooth sale.
Selling a business is not something you wake up one morning and decide to do it right there and then. A lot of preparation and planning should go into play. As an example, you need to think about your business’s growth potential as you prepare for sale. Companies with high growth potential may sell for a lot more, because prospective buyers know what they’ll be getting in terms of return on investment and vice versa.
Baby boomers have and will continue to change the face of the US population. According to census.gov, there are around 73 million baby boomers today. This makes them the second-largest age group after millennials. And as they age, the big bulge will add to the American population’s general aging in the coming years. This only means one thing for investors …
