Aug 15, 2018 | What Buyers Need to Know
There is an inordinate level of romance associated with building a business from scratch. Shows like Shark Tank and The Profit only exacerbate the issue. Though such shows do show the struggles that these business owners face, the very appearance on television...
May 23, 2018 | What Buyers Need to Know
In everything we do, often the sheer excitement of an event, experience or a purchase pushes out everything else, including good judgment. That’s to be expected, and sometimes, can’t be avoided. But buying a business is such an important event that has the potential...
Nov 22, 2016 | What Buyers Need to Know
We often hear from people who are interested in finding a business that won’t take much of their time – one that’s cheap to buy and provides a good return. Something they can run as a sideline to their full-time job. The car wash is a common conception of the...
Oct 25, 2016 | What Buyers Need to Know
We sometimes work with buyers who lose out on a great business because they’re hesitant to make an offer. Although we cover this topic when we begin working with a new buyer, the lesson sometimes gets forgotten when it’s crunch time. Here’s a helpful primer on...
Sep 21, 2016 | What Buyers Need to Know
Post by Paul Temme, Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP), Apex Senior Advisor If you’ve found an attractive business to buy….CONGRATULATIONS! Knowing the kind of business that interests you and matches your strengths is one of the hardest and most...
Jul 28, 2016 | What Buyers Need to Know
Oh, how we love to work with first-time business buyers. Many have thought long and hard about the next phase of their business life. They’ve carefully assessed their capital and made a decision to invest their hard-won assets in the business of their dreams....
