Most Common Mistakes Made When Selling a Business

Man concerned about his mistake: Most Common Mistakes: Avoidance Strategies

Your business has been profitable for a while, and you’re ready to take a backseat. Since you can see its value, you assume it should be easy to sell. Now you’re just concerned with how much you can sell it for and how soon you can close the deal. But it’s not as simple as…

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The Most Important Factors that Affect the Success of Your Business

Man standing in front of a group: Success of Your Business: Key Factors & Strategies

When starting a business, there are many things to think about, but certain factors are more crucial than others when it comes to your success. One of the essential considerations is choosing the right business broker. A business broker can help you find a business that aligns with your interests and advise on what steps…

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How to Create an Exit Strategy for Your Business

A group of people listening to a speaker: Exit Strategy: Planning for Business Succession

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…

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Tips for Finding the Best Business Broker

Man talking on the phone: Best Business Broker: Expert Services & Guidance

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…

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Pre-Sale Checklist for Selling Your Business

Graphic of tax symbols: Checklist for Selling Your Business: Key Steps & Tips

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…

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How Long Does It Take to Sell a Business?

Two men talking at a coffee shop: How Long Does It Take: Business Process Duration

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…

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What is a Letter of Intent?

Man reading paperwork: Letter of Intent: Purpose and Best Practices

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…

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SBA Loans and Financing Your Business

Men signing agreement: Financing Your Business: Essential Funding Strategies

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…

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Things to Consider When Looking to Buy a Business

Group of people gathered: Looking to Buy a Business: Key Considerations & Tips

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…

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