Spring Cleaning: 4 Quick Ways to Ready Your Business for Sale in 2016

Mar 15, 2016 | Must Knows About Business Sales

Are you starting to think about selling your business? Maybe you’re hoping 2016 is the year to make it happen. If so, there’s no time like now to get started on the process. Here are four things you can do to get started. Spiff yourself up. If you’re selling a home,...

2016 Bodes Well for Buyers AND Sellers

Mar 15, 2016 | General

Most experts say the U.S. economy will stay fairly stable in 2016, with performance similar to 2015’s. Dave Seitter, a partner with Spencer Fane LLP, and Doug Hubler, with Apex Business Advisors, teamed up to fill you in on how the year looks for business buyers and...

What Are The Keys To Valuing Your Business?

Feb 24, 2016 | Prep Your Business For Sale

Creating business value normally requires that the business owner be intentional about their business. That means there’s a business plan, business strategy, and an exit strategy. The business value has various elements, including: Profitability – Assuming...

Your Attorney Is Important, But Shouldn’t Control The Deal

Feb 16, 2016 | General

A wonderful thing happened recently on the way to the closing table. The buyer and seller agreed to terms and told their attorneys to make it happen! This is significant because many people let their attorneys take control of the deal as if they are the only ones who...

Dave and Doug: Quick Q&A on M&A

Feb 16, 2016 | General

A recent lunch conversation with Dave Seitter, a partner with Spencer Fane LLP, and Doug Hubler with Apex Business Advisors, regarding the sale and acquisition process of businesses served as inspiration for this blog and a series to follow. Dave has been involved...