Business Brokers
How to Create an Exit Strategy for Your Business
Knowing when to sell or exit your business may be planned or sudden, but if you’re a business owner, it’s important to have an exit strategy in place before the decision. This article will outline an exit strategy for your business so you can move forward when the time comes. If you’re selling your business…
Read MoreTips for Finding the Best Business Broker
Selling your business is likely to be the most important financial decision you will ever make. You’ll want to make sure you get top dollar for your hard work, but you might not know how much your business is worth or how to find the right buyer. That’s where a business broker comes in. They’re…
Read MorePre-Sale Checklist for Selling Your Business
A pre-sale checklist is a good way to ensure you have all of the details before selling your business. This will get you somewhat ahead of the due diligence list that will be provided by the buyer. Sunbelt can provide you with a ‘sellers questionnaire,’ which you can use to pre-screen buyers and prepare for…
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take to Sell a Business?
Most times it takes between 4-12 months to sell a business. Occasionally it can take longer especially if the business experienced reduced revenues/profits after the listing went live. Remember that it may take 2-3 months to close a deal after signing a contract. The process can be shorter or longer depending on several factors, including…
Read MoreWhat is a Letter of Intent?
A letter of intent is a preliminary document generated when selling your business that establishes the key terms of a proposed deal between two parties. The letter sets forth the agreed-upon terms and indicates that both parties are committed to moving forward with the transaction. Sunbelt, however, does NOT take letters of intent. They go…
Read MoreSBA Loans and Financing Your Business
The prospect of buying an existing business can be pretty exciting. However, you must overcome a few major hurdles to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality. Most notably, you must find a way to finance the business you want to buy, which can sometimes be easier said than done. Fortunately, a talented team of business…
Read MoreThings to Consider When Looking to Buy a Business
Working with an experienced team of business brokers can help you find the right buyer if you are selling your business. On the other hand, if you are an entrepreneur who has not settled on a business idea, buying a business might be a sound option. You don’t have to start from scratch, and buying…
Read MoreWhat Exactly is a Business Broker and What Do They Do for Someone Selling Their Business?
If you are about to start the process of selling your business, a business broker can help you find the right buyer that has the financial resources to get a deal done. Sunbelt pre-screens buyers by creating a profile that includes a Personal Financial Statement (PFS). Our system helps business owners know more about a…
Read MoreWhy Selling Your Business is One of the Biggest Transactions of Your Life
You worked hard for years to build a profitable business. Now, the time has come to find the right buyer. Selling your business represents one of the biggest, if not the biggest transactions of your life. The value of your business most likely is worth more than any other asset you own. Even selling your…
Read MoreTop Questions Buyers Ask When They’re Considering Your Business
You have started the process of selling your business. One of the most important steps of the entire process involves anticipating the questions asked by buyers that range from a small group of investors to one of the most experienced business brokers in the area. Here are a few of the common questions that represent…
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