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The Small Business Administration (SBA) has recently made a significant change to the equity injection requirements for their loan programs. The SBA will now allow up to 50% of the equity injection (buyer down payment) to be provided in the form of seller financing. Seller financing is when the seller provides a portion of the financing to the buyer to help with the purchase of the business.
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Read MoreRaleigh, NC - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by a North Carolina Based Independent Carpet Cleaning
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Read MoreCharlotte & Raleigh, NC Joe Vagnone and Jeff Snell participate in WSIC Charlotte Radio Show on 03-13-2015. To listen online visit this link: http://www.ws
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Read MoreAPEX, NC – Jeff Snell announced the sale of Sweet Memories Bakery located in Apex, North Carolina. Sweet Memories Bakery is an upscale, dessert boutique s
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Read MoreSan Antonio, TX – Nelson Distributing, a nationally known company providing top quality POS and ECR products and accessories for small businesses, is under ne
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Read MoreCornelius, NC – Box-Mail-Ship, a locally known company providing top quality mailing, shipping and printing services and exceptional customer care for small b
Read MoreRALEIGH, NC – Jeff Snell has announced the successful sale of Rapid Refill Ink and Toner located in Raleigh, North Carolina to Kelly Gunterman. The business
Read MoreThere are many reasons why small companies are put up for sale. Some of the more common reasons can actually have little to do with the company’s general pe
Read MoreIf you are considering selling your business, remember that there are positive factors that influence value and those that detract from it. Looking at your bu
Read MoreMore than likely, selling your business is one of the biggest decisions of your life. Unless you own a business, it is impossible to understand just how all-e
Read MoreThe buyer and seller have both agreed on the sale price and the terms of the transaction. Everyone appears satisfied. As the day of closing approaches, the se
Read MoreThe majority of business sales include some form of seller financing. Typically, seller financing is when the seller provides a loan to cover part of the purch
Read MoreWhat kinds of insights about selling a business might come from experts at private equity firms? This article includes advice for sellers from industry vetera
Read MoreGreensboro, NC - Charles Milam, M&AMI, CBI announces the sale of a Custom Upholstery Manufacturer in North Carolina. This forty-year-old business specialize
Read MoreNegotiations can be tricky affairs. One wrong move can undo a tremendous amount of work. In negotiations, it is best to take a moment and think about where th
Read MoreWhen buyers are looking to make a purchase, the most important step they can take is to perform due diligence on both the business and the seller. Yet, it is
Read MoreIn the day-to-day activity of making a business work, many owners overlook the importance of the buy-sell agreement. This document (also referred to as a busi
Read MoreDo have all of your business documentation ready. Everything starts with it. Don't underestimate the value of your business. Owners of privately held busines
Read MoreNASHVILLE, TN - Michael Fekkes, CBI, CEPA has announced that the firm has been retained by a large heating ventilation & cooling firm to represent them in
Read MoreThere can be no doubt that selling your business stands as one of the most complex and important decisions you’ll likely ever make. It is quite often the case
Read More1. Not knowing what the business should sell for One of the most costly errors a business owner can make is not knowing the approximate price of his or her b
Read MoreSTATESVILLE, NC – Bio Green Natural Fertilization, a company specializing in weed control, outdoor pest control, core aeration, seeding and professional lawn
Read MoreNASHVILLE, TN - Michael Fekkes, CBI, CEPA announces the sale of an Industrial Scale Distribution business in middle Tennessee. This twenty-five year-old busin
Read MoreSelling your business is a major decision! You have devoted your time, money and energy to building, running and operating your business. It may well represen
Read MoreA common mistake that many make when preparing to buy or sell a business is to overlook all the various legal issues involved. A legal mistake can bring the ent
Read MoreWhen the owner of a business makes the decision to sell, he or she is taking a giant step that involves the emotions as well as the marketplace, each with its o
Read MorePrepare for new management. As soon as you make the decision to sell, begin doing what you can to help the business run "on its own." The business should not,
Read MoreRaleigh, NC – ENLIGN Business Brokers has served as intermediary in the sale of the Waraji Japanese Restaurant. ENLIGN, representing the sellers, Masatoshi
Read MoreWAKE FOREST, NC - George Bradbury has announced the successful sale of SHEARFUN Hair Studio located in Wake Forest, North Carolina with 12 stylists that provid
Read More1. Not knowing what the business should sell for One of the most costly errors a business owner can make is not knowing the approximate price of his or her bus
Read MoreWhat are the odds of your business actually selling once you have made the decision to sell? Well, if the annual sales of your business are $750,000 or less,
Read MoreCHARLOTTE, NC – Charlotte based Moxie Cycling Company, http://www.moxiecycling.com, a cycling apparel company by and for women with moxie, is under new owners
Read More1. Build a solid management team. A business with sales of $5 million and up needs a full complement of officers and directors. Such a team might include: a C
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Read MoreRaleigh, NC – ENLIGN Business Brokers has served as intermediary in the sale of the Closet Factory Raleigh franchise territory. ENLIGN, representing the se
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Read MoreThere is the oft-told story about Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonalds. Before he approached the McDonald brothers at their California hamburger restaurant, he s
Read MoreWhen the day comes to sell your business, it is important that prospective buyers understand why you have made this decision. Having a valid reason why it is t
Read MoreYou understand the finer points and potential of your business better than anyone; however, that doesn’t mean that prospective buyers will instantly see your
Read MoreA recent survey revealed the following percentage breakdown of last year’s business sales by business types. The information was furnished by business broke
Read MoreJoe Vagnone, a business consultant with ENLIGN Business Brokers is author of “So You Want to Buy a Small Business?”. Vagnone can also be heard on Friday’s
Read MoreAfter decades of hard work, selling your business can be an exciting and rewarding time. Yet, many business owners overlook the importance of focusing on the le
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Read MoreEventually every business owner will have to turn over control of their business to someone else. There are many options for how this can play out. They range f
Read MoreConsidering selling your business? Just want to increase the value of your business? Here are some areas to look at that can fairly quickly increase profits,
Read MoreYou've made the big decision to put your business on the market. Your reasons for selling are valid, carefully-considered, and “good” – the kind that won
Read MoreEvery company has weaknesses; the trick is to fix them. There is a saying that the test of a good company president or CEO is what happens to the company when
Read MoreWhen the time comes to sell your business, what makes up the selling price. What is it that you are selling and the buyer is buying? It is important that the
Read MoreAt some point, every business owner will need to think about selling his or her business. This means you’ll need to be ready to overcome a range of obstacles,
Read More“Independent business owner” is a phrase with two meanings. Of course, it means being the owner of an independent business. But another way to look at
Read MoreRaleigh, NC – ENLIGN Business Brokers has served as intermediary in the sale of the Artistic Tile & More. ENLIGN, representing the sellers, Doris and M
Read MoreThinking About Selling? Here are some tasks business owners should consider completing before going to market to help their businesses sell. Remove any items
Read MoreA recent survey asked leading business brokers and intermediaries: What is the seller’s biggest obstacle to selling the business? In other words, why do bus
Read MoreMany business owners are emotionally attached to their businesses, and it is easy to understand why. Typically, business owners invest not only a considerable a
Read MoreThe valuation is a major factor that influences the overall selling price of the property. Business appraisals are based upon a multitude of criteria and indis
Read MoreRALEIGH, NC – Jeff Snell has written the following article addressing the many shortcomings and failures involved in relying upon so called "Online Business V
Read MoreMOORESVILLE, NC – Ike’s Dog Pub Play & Stay, a business “where dogs and people come together”, bringing dog daycare, boarding and entertainment serv
Read MoreWe've outlined below a few unexpected aspects of the business sale process that can pop up. Sometimes they severely impact the turnaround time of a sale. But
Read MoreHILLSBOROUGH, NC - Jeff Snell has announced the successful sale of Hardwood Designs located in Hillsborough, North Carolina. The business was established in 198
Read MoreAre you a Certified and Registered Broker/Intermediary? Are you affiliated with any business brokerage associations or trade groups? Will you provide any re
Read MoreBuying a business requires a good deal of capital or lender resources. The bottom line is that a large percentage of buyers don't have the necessary capital or
Read MoreWhat a "loaded" question you may think, but the reality is that almost no business owner and their business reach the qualifications of "Ready to Sell" without
Read MoreSmithfield, NC – Howell Theatre, a four screen second run movie theatre, is under new ownership. Jeff Snell, facilitated this sale between the Seller, Chuc
Read MoreYou may have heard the advice, “the best time to prepare to sell is when you start your business.” While this statement is far from realistic for most busin
Read MoreMany experts say that the best time to sell is when the business is better than it’s ever been. This may be good advice, but few follow it. Why sell when busi
Read MoreRaleigh, NC – Great Blooms Florist, a a large single location florist, is under new ownership. Jeff Snell facilitated this sale between the Seller, Glenn G
Read MoreHere are some tasks business owners should consider completing before going to market to help their businesses sell. Remove any items not included in the sa
Read MoreA lot of training and experience goes into quality business valuations. A variety of complex factors are involved. Plus, there are certainly some subjec
Read MoreMost individual company owners only sell one business in their lifetime. A corporate buyer, however, may have been involved in quite a few transactions – some
Read MoreMooresville, NC – Pro Shine of NC, a full service car wash, making the automobiles of Mooresville, Troutman and the surrounding areas shine since 2010, is und
Read MoreIf you are thinking about buying or selling a business, the quarterly BizBuySell report is worth looking at. The information in these reports co
Read MoreIn addition to using a business broker, there are specific steps you can take to increase the chance of a successful closing. Know why you want to sell your bu
Read MoreIt is common for executives at companies to undergo an annual physical. Likewise, these same executives will likely examine their own investments at least once
Read MoreMaintain efficient operations while brokerage professionals sell your firm. Distracted sellers often forget details that lead to materia
Read MoreWhen the owner of a business makes the decision to sell, he or she is taking a giant step that involves the emotions as well as the marketplace, each with its o
Read MoreIf you're planning to sell your company, you should be on the lookout for potential red flags that could derail or lessen the value of the transac
Read MoreThree years of profit and loss statements Federal taxes for the same three years Current list of fixtures and equipment The lease and related documents F
Read MoreSellers generally desire all-cash transactions; however, oftentimes partial seller financing is necessary in typical middle market company transactions. Furth
Read MoreGARNER, NC – Bulldog Express, a full service mailing, packing, and shipping store serving Garner and the surrounding areas since 2010, is under new ownership.
Read MoreMany buyers view a publicly-held company as virtually being an open book with at least a modest level of transparency, whereas privately-held companies
Read MoreWhen it comes time to sell a business, not everything goes as planned. You may be one of the lucky ones and find that selling your business is a streamlined pr
Read MoreBizBuySell is an online business for sale marketplace with resources that focus on offering unique content that specifically addresses the needs of busi
Read MoreBusiness owners who want to sell their business are often told by business brokers and intermediaries that they will have to consider financing the sale thems
Read MoreRaleigh, NC – The Junction, is a $1.2 million Hair and Nail Salon in Downtown Raleigh. Their unique concept is that they are the only Salon in NC that also
Read MoreIf you have made the decision to sell your business, the wisest first move is to contact a qualified business broker professional, who can . . . Advise you on
Read MoreThe first key is to have your accountant take a look at your accounting procedures and make recommendations on how to improve them. He or she may also help in
Read MoreThis question can only be answered by addressing other related questions, specifically: Who’s asking and for what purpose? From the perspective of the owne
Read MoreNo one ever said selling a business was easy or predictable. The truth of the matter is that very little is predictable and every sale is different. Even th
Read More1. Build a solid management team. A business with sales of $5 million and up needs a full complement of officers and directors. Such a team might include: a
Read MoreNASHVILLE, TN - Michael Fekkes, M&AMI, CBI, CEPA has announced that the firm has been retained by a custom signage manufacturing company to represent them
Read MoreWhat is the value of your business? There are many ways to approach that question -- based on complex formulas or just a good hard look at the balance sheet,
Read MoreIs there pricing elasticity? What's proprietary? What's the company's competitive advantage? Status of employment agreements and non-competes? Post-Acquisiti
Read MoreThere is more to selling a business than merely relaying information. Sometimes it's more about the "why" than the "what". When communicating with buyers
Read More“There are many reasons for valuing an entity, and those circumstances can lead to different outcomes…For instance, a business’s value for sale on a goi
Read More1. Start with the business - Value Drivers: Size, growth rate, management, niche, history - Value Detractors: Customer concentration Poor financials
Read MoreNASHVILLE, TN - Michael Fekkes, M&AMI, CBI, CEPA has announced that the firm has been retained by a profitable entertainment business to represent them in t
Read MoreNothing scares a business owner more than an error or omission in closing documents. The best way to avoid big legal problems is to work with a team you can
Read MoreYour asking price is one of the most important factors to take into account when marketing your business for sale. Let's examine how business brok
Read MoreThe median sales of a company going public has gone from an average $15 million in 1999 and 2000 to $164 million in 2004. Smaller companies have decided not
Read MoreSmall companies are the innovators. The need for large companies to acquire small companies is necessary in order for the former to capture new products and s
Read MoreRaleigh, NC – The Raleigh Grabbagreen Restaurant, is a fast food restaurant where great tasting, healthy food meet the speed and convenience of traditional f
Read MoreNASHVILLE, TN - Michael Fekkes, M&AMI, CBI, CEPA announces the sale of an Overhead Crane manufacturing business in middle Tennessee. This twenty-six-year-
Read MoreHigh Point, NC – Formed in 1955, Acme Sample Books produces sales tools for furniture, fabric and wall covering manufacturing companies who benefit from custo
Read More“Deep-pocketed investors often set aside money to buy into private equity funds. Such investments tend to be riskier but can generate higher returns than
Read MoreSalisbury, NC – Formed over three decades ago, Shuping Superior Graphics [SSG] prints golf score cards and golf course yardage books for hundreds of golf cou
Read MoreSelling your business doesn't have to feel like online dating, but for many sellers this is exactly what it can feel like. Many sellers are left wondering, “
Read MoreThere is little doubt that valuing a business is often complex. In part, this complexity is due to the fact that business evaluation is subjective. The simple
Read MoreMost prospective business buyers really don't know from the outset the exact type of business they want to buy. Experienced business brokers and intermediarie
Read MoreCharlotte, NC – Joe Vagnone, an ENLIGN Business Broker based in Cornelius, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Kiddie Kollege Early Learning Center,
Read MoreProfessional advisors play a critical role in assisting buyers and sellers complete successful transactions. Building a transaction team including legal, accou
Read MoreCan two companies in the same industry have very different valuations? In short, the answer is a resounding, yes. Let's take an example of two companies that
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Read MoreIf you are an independent business owner, you are most likely also an independent business seller–if not now, you will be somewhere down the road. The Small
Read MoreAccording to the Triangle Business Journal and BizBuySell.com data ENLIGN Business Brokers recorded the largest sale in Central North Carolina during Q3 2012 wi
Read MoreCharlotte, NC – Joe Vagnone, an ENLIGN Business Broker based in Cornelius, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Carolina Springs Auto Spa University
Read MoreBuying or selling a business is one of the most important decisions that most people ever make. Before jumping in, there are several points that should be take
Read MoreNASHVILLE, TN - Michael Fekkes, M&AMI, CBI, CEPA has announced that the firm has been retained by a manufacturer of vinyl and printed products to represen
Read MoreRaleigh, NC - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced that the firm has been retained to represent an online marketing website for a regional travel and
Read MoreCornelius, NC – Charlotte, NC – Joe Vagnone, an ENLIGN Business Broker based in Cornelius, NC is pleased to announce the lucrative sale of Window Genie of C
Read More1. Established. An existing business is a known entity. It has an established and historical track record. It has a customer or client base, established vendor
Read MoreRecent studies indicate that it now takes, on average, about eight to ten months to sell a small business. This figure seems to increase yearly. Why does it tak
Read MoreThe simple fact is that without employees, you don't have a business. Given the tremendous importance of your employees, it is important to step back and refle
Read MoreIn this edition of ENLIGN Transaction Tips we explore the Six Critical Steps to Successfully Buying or Selling a Business.
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