Financial Help – How to Get Your Loan Put Together

Historically, we have always had to be involved in financing options for acquisitions. We needed to know the parties involved and what kinds of deals banks are interested in funding. Today, it is even more critical because of the banking crisis. More banks have exited...

I Survived Buying a Business

We have gone through the process that we help our clients with everyday. We know this can be a long and frustrating process. A lot of things can get in the way to send you down the wrong path. In my transaction buying Apex Business Advisors, the previous owner and I...

Check Your Ego at the Door… If You Want to do the Deal

There must be give and take to make a deal happen. That might sound like common sense, but when the money is on the table and egos get in the way, deals fall apart. It is important to understand the different perspectives from either side of the negotiating table: The...

Cashing in Your 401k to Buy Your Business

We are in the process of doing a deal that is complete except for one important piece. The buyer has not produced the agreed amount of money for the down payment. The deal was agreed to by both parties and the closing date was set for May 1st. Closing dates are like...

May 2011 Newsletter

Business Acquisition Search For many potential business buyers the hunt for a solid business can be long and frustrating. After all, they are ready to make the move, a decision was made with their spouse that this is the right time. The job stinks, the boss is a pain...