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Testimonials Really Matter
Building a business today means creating a system in which customer reviews are consistently harvested, responded to, and displayed.
Don’t Skimp on Asset Purchase Agreements
We advocate for using AI in your business, but we don’t advocate for it writing an Asset Purchase Agreement for you, at least not yet.
Know Your Broker: David Pilcher
Like many of our team here at Apex, David came to us not because he was unhappy with his line of...
Case Study #87: When the Acquisition Goes Bad
Ben Leonard founded Beast Gear in 2016 and exited to the tune of roughly $2.7M. Happy ending, right? Not quite.
How AI Can Help Your Business
As you use AI to help your business grow, consider empowering your staff to find ways to use it that you may not have considered.
Cautionary Tale #14: FSBO Woes
Often, FSBO owners put themselves through stress: having to run a business, prep it for sale, and present it to the potential buyers.
Prepare for Buyer/Seller Meetings
It’s important for buyers to know that sellers don’t always have all the answers or may sometimes respond in an unexpected way.
Mental Toughness is Key to Building a Business
Business challenges make us insert a period of reflection when we’re emotionally triggered, which helps to mitigate and inform our reaction.
Book Club #40: The Wealthy Franchisee by Scott Greenberg
The secrets to running a successful franchise are the same for running a successful business…except they aren’t secrets.
Ten Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy a Business
Before you buy a business, you should ask yourself some questions which will help you shape what your entrepreneurial journey will look like.
7 More Reasons Businesses Don’t Sell
In this article we will look at how sellers and buyers can prevent a deal from coming together.
6 Reasons Businesses Don’t Sell
Why is it that 80% of businesses that go to market don’t sell? There are many factors that contribute to that statistic. In this first article we will look at factors related to the businesses themselves.
Case Study #86: Building to Be Acquired
Accelaschool began with the end in mind and the founder knew he wanted to be acquired and built his company accordingly.
Pitfalls to Avoid on Your Way to Selling a Business
Business transactions are a marathon, not a sprint. There are pitfalls waiting for you at every stage of the journey.
Financing Your Business Purchases
The majority of closed transactions involve outside financing by banks or private investment...
Leveling Up with a Peer Advisory Group
All business owners can use a forum to solve problems or think strategically. That’s where peer advisory groups can be a real help.
Goldilocks Status: Getting Everything “Just Right” to Sell Your Business
There are 3 things you want to “get right” before listing your busines. Always be working on at least one of them, if not all three.
Common Misperceptions in Business Sales
In this article, we’ll share some of the misconceptions we hear most frequently from buyers and sellers.
With Apex, Business Opportunities Abound
8 Reasons Why to Trust Apex Business Advisors with Your Business1. It All Starts with a...
Upgrade Your Marketing
One of the easiest ways to increase the value of your business is to engage in marketing you may not have done before.