The Value of Goodwill

Apr 30, 2019 | Build A Better Business, Prep Your Business For Sale

Goodwill is part of many transactions we do here at Apex. The best businesses have it in spades, and they are able to incorporate it into their valuation and their final deals. But like company culture, it is created in many different, not easily traceable ways. In...

Warning Signs in Your Business

Apr 23, 2019 | General

Many people, for better or worse, avoid going to the doctor. No news is good news or if they feel fine all must be fine. But often there will at least be some kind of warning sign to nudge you to seek help. It may not be serious or life threatening, but it’s enough to...

3 Stupid Tax Mistakes

Apr 15, 2019 | Build A Better Business

It’s that time of year in America when taxes are on our minds. When we get to pay the government for the privilege of providing fellow citizens with jobs, supporting the economy, doing something that matters to our community, etc. However you might feel about the tax...

Cautionary Tale #3: The Answer You Want Isn’t Always The Answer You Need

Apr 2, 2019 | Cautionary Tales

This is a continuing series of stories we want to share with our clients so they don’t make the same very costly mistakes. One of the many reasons you hire a business broker to help guide you through a sale is because we will tell you important truths without fear. We...

Cautionary Tale #2: No Systems in Place

Mar 26, 2019 | Cautionary Tales

This is a continuing series of stories we want to share with our clients so they don’t make the same very costly mistakes. We’ve discussed before that if you do well in one industry and decide to come back to it after a non-compete has ended, that there’s every...