Capital Gains Taxes Set to Raise in 2013

Capital gains taxes will be going up from 15% to potentially 25% in 2013. If you are doing a deal that is valued at $1M, that can make a big difference in what you are able to put in the bank after selling your business to the tune of $100K. If you are close to...

Too Much Revenue for ONE Customer?

This is another real world story of the interesting situations that we find when brokering deals. We had a great business with great cash flow and great products. On the surface, everything looked like this was a business that could be sold at 3 or 4 times cash flow....

Actions Speak Louder than Words

We love to tell real world stories about what happens when buyers and sellers come together to try and do a deal. Recently, an owner agreed to finance 50% of the purchase price of their business. As the due diligence process began, the type of questions that the buyer...

Apex Enhances Offerings – Business Valuation Services

We are proud to announce that we have expanded our core service offerings to include Business Valuation. It is not a requirement of our clients to have a valuation analysis performed. However, since it is not required, this tends to reduce the importance of this...

Don’t Wait! Selling Your Business Takes Time

When you sell a home, your realtor walks through your house, takes some pictures and lists your property on MLS. They determine the starting list price based on features of your home and comparable in your area. This process usually takes a few days. Selling your...