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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Ways to Boost Leads and Optimize Marketing in 2022

Person holding up smart phone: Optimize Marketing: Strategies for Success

Have you been searching for ways to generate more leads and gain traction in the digital marketplace? Tired of throwing your hard-earned dollars away by investing in underperforming advertising tactics? Need to give your business a boost but not sure where to start? If these sound familiar, then this guide is for you. Below, the…

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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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Ways to Boost Leads and Optimize Marketing in 2022

Person holding up smart phone: Optimize Marketing: Strategies for Success

Have you been searching for ways to generate more leads and gain traction in the digital marketplace? Tired of throwing your hard-earned dollars away by investing in underperforming advertising tactics? Need to give your business a boost but not sure where to start? If these sound familiar, then this guide is for you. Below, the…

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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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Obstacles for Businesses in 2022

Man concerned about his business: Obstacles for Businesses: Overcoming Challenges

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), the United States is home to more than 30 million small businesses that employ around 60 million people. The number of businesses declined at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2020, when the unemployment rate reached 13 percent. The national 2021 unemployment rate fell to just…

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Business Lessons from 2021

Man walking down stairs: Business Lessons: Insights & Tips

After a dormant year for selling your business in 2020, business sales transactions in 2021 increased by 14 percent despite the continued economic damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The double-digit growth in business sales occurred despite an economic climate that included a much-depleted labor force and supply chain disruptions that forced ships to spend…

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