Download or read book The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business written by Paul S. Sperry and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Endorsed by The Institute of Directors ""Highly practical in nature, offering step-by-step advice clearly and effectively...recommended."" -- Library Journal ""Mandatory reading for any business contemplating a sale."" -- David Tarver, Former Group President, Spirent Group plc ""Makes the complex process of selling a business clear and understandable."" -- Pat McGrogan, President, Nivel Golf Parts ""A valuable resource when it comes to sell or find a merger partner."" --Geoff Rehnert, Partner, Audax Capital Sooner or later every business owner must think about how and when to sell their business. The reasons can be varied - it could be because the business needs capital to grow, or requires market reach that it can't achieve on its own, or because the owner wants to convert equity into cash. Whatever the reason, the decision remains the same. However, deciding to sell your business can be a difficult, emotional process, and it's often one that business owners have never had to face before. It's also the single most important decision a business owner will ever make, so it can pay large dividends to get experienced advice. This comprehensive, fully updated new edition of ""The Complete Guide to Selling your Business"" addresses the entire process step by step. From how to determine the right time to sell to negotiating the final terms, every issue is dealt with in detail. Topics covered include: * reasons for selling; * valuing a company; * deciding between a Flotation and a sale; * the sale process; * negotiating the best deal; * the purchase agreement; * completion and closing the deal. There are real life case studies that show how to deal with the complex issues involved and a sampleconfidentiality agreement, purchase agreement and other important documents. The authors have been advising business owners on selling their businesses for nearly 20 years, and the results of that experience are distilled into this book.

Download or read book How to Sell Your Mid Size Business written by Ney Grant and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Sell Your Mid-Sized Business is written specifically for businesses between $1 million and $50 million in sales - businesses which specifically benefit from marketing to strategic and private equity buyers. It covers marketing techniques as well as how to structure a competitive bidding process in order to maximize the selling price.The book covers all areas of selling, including preparation, timing, marketing, negotiation, due diligence and closing. It also describes the differences and services you can expect from business brokers, M&A advisors and investment bankers, and what types of fees and commissions they charge. Ney Grant, shares real-life experiences and stories of deal-making that help illustrate points in the book. Ney started his career by starting, growing and selling his own company, then worked with private equity groups buying companies, then as an M&A advisor selling companies ranging from $500K to $55 million in value. Ney is currently a senior DealMaker with Woodbridge International, a middle market M&A firm.

Download or read book Selling Your Business For Dummies written by Barbara Findlay Schenck and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-11-03 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hands-on tool for conducting the successful, profitable sale of a business As business owners gray, trends have shown that they start thinking of cashing out. Selling Your Business For Dummies gives readers expert tips on every aspect of selling a business, from establishing a realistic value to putting their business on the market to closing the deal. It helps them create sound exit plans, find and qualify, find and qualify a buyer, conduct a sale negotiation, and successfully transition the business to a new owner. The accompanying CD is packed with useful questionnaires, worksheets, and forms for prospective sellers, as well as a blueprint for customizing and assembling information into business sale presentation materials sale presentation materials --including snapshots of revenue and profit history, financial condition, market conditions, brand value, competitive arena, growth potential, confidentiality agreements, and other information that supports the sale price. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. Please refer to the book's Introduction section for instructions on how to download the companion files from the publisher's website.

Download or read book Built to Sell written by John Warrillow and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-12-24 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Run your company. Don’t let it run you. Most business owners started their company because they wanted more freedom—to work on their own schedules, make the kind of money they deserve, and eventually retire on the fruits of their labor. Unfortunately, according to John Warrillow, most owners find that stepping out of the picture is extremely difficult because their business relies too heavily on their personal involvement. Without them, their company—no matter how big or profitable—is essentially worthless. But the good news is that entrepreneurs can take specific steps—no matter what stage a business is in—to create a valuable, sellable company. Warrillow shows exactly what it takes to create a solid business that can thrive long into the future.

Download or read book How To Sell Your Business For the Price You Want written by Mark Blayney and published by How To Books. This book was released on 2014-02-21 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some people only ever sell their business once, usually when they are looking to retire. Others will find themselves selling their businesses a number of times during their careers as they move from one project to the next. But both types of people have one thing in common: they need to get the best deal possible out of the sale.This practical, commonsense book will help to secure the best result. Now updated and revised, it is in its 2nd updated edition. It offers first-hand advice on the whole sale process from deciding why and when to sell through getting the best sale to completing the deal. Charts and examples offer advice on essential legal, financial and strategic issues for all types of enterprises, however big or small your business.

Download or read book How to Build a Business and Sell It for Millions written by Jack Garson and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2010-03-16 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MBA MEETS MAIN STREET Finally, the positive economic news every businessperson is waiting to hear. Jack Garson says the long economic downturn will give way to a major buying spree by cash-rich companies—and they could be in the market to purchase your small or medium-sized business. It's the ultimate payday for everyone who wants to live the American dream, whether they're starting a business or already own one. Millions of dollars are on the table. But will you and your business be ready? How to Build a Business and Sell it for Millions is a must-read for every business owner and would-be entrepreneur. In entertaining and elaborate detail, Garson outlines the vital moves your company needs to make to become an attractive acquisition by other firms: · Do you have a competitive edge that sets you apart from your competition? · Are both you and your company sustainable and able to outlast the bad times to become a success? · Can you stop being a "Derek," the boss who suffers from "Founder's Dilemma," micromanaging everything big and small? How to Build a Business and Sell it for Millions uses real life examples to explain how the goal of selling your company needs to be linked to every business decision you make: hiring, compensation, contracts, financial reporting and dozens of other areas often overlooked by busy entrepreneurs. While many business owners struggle to get to the next day, Garson has the inside scoop on achieving the opportunity of a lifetime— selling your company for vast riches. In How to Build a Business and Sell It for Millions, MBA meets Main Street, with a combination of inspiration and invaluable practical advice.

Download or read book The Art of Selling Your Business written by John Warrillow and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Freedom. It's the ability to do whatever you want, whenever you want. It's the ultimate reward of selling your business. But selling a company can be confusing, and one wrong step can easily cost you dearly. The Art of Selling Your Business: Winning Strategies & Secret Hacks for Exiting on Top is the last in a trilogy of books by author John Warrillow on building value. The first, Built to Sell, encouraged small business owners to begin thinking about their business as more than just a job. The Automatic Customer tagged recurring revenue as the core element in a valuable company and provided a blueprint for transforming almost any business into one with an ongoing annuity stream. Warrillow completes the set with The Art of Selling Your Business. This essential guide to monetizing a business is based on interviews the author conducted on his podcast, Built to Sell Radio, with hundreds of successfully cashed-out founders. What's the secret for harvesting the value you've created when it's time to sell? The Art of Selling Your Business answers important questions facing any founder, including— • What's your business worth? • When's the best time to sell? • How do you create a bidding war? • How can you position your company to maximize its attractiveness? • Who will pay the most for your business? • What’s the secret for punching above your weight in a negotiation to sell your company? The Art of Selling Your Business provides a sleeves-rolled-up action plan for selling your business at a premium by an author with consummate credibility.

Download or read book Buying and Selling a Business written by Garrett Sutton and published by RDA Press, LLC. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buying and Selling a Business reveals key strategies used to sell and acquire business investments. Garrett Sutton, Esq. is a best selling author of numerous law for the layman books, and he guides the reader clearly through all of the obstacles to be faced before completing a winning transaction. “Buying and Selling a Business” uses real life stories to illustrate how to prepare your business for sale, analyze acquisition candidates and assemble the right team of experts. The book also clearly identifies how to understand the tax issues of a business sale, how to use confidentiality agreements to your benefit and how to negotiate your way to a positive result. Robert Kiyosaki, the best selling author of Rich Dad/Poor Dad has this to say about Buying and Selling a Business, “Garrett Sutton’s information is priceless for anyone who wants to increase his or her knowledge of the often secret world of the rich, what the rich invest in, and some of the reasons why the rich get richer.” Buying and Selling a Business is a timely business book for our times.

Download or read book An Insider s Guide on How to Sell Your Business A Broker s Perspective written by Christina Lazuric Woscoff and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selling a business is like going on a dating website and trying to choose the right partner. If youÕre gorgeous, intelligent, and financially secure, it shouldnÕt take any time at allÑbut if youÕre overweight, unattractive, and brokeÑit might take a while. Christina Lazuric Woscoff advises clients to stay real about the business theyÕre selling and disregard emotions about what they ÒfeelÓ itÕs worth. Buyers, she says, donÕt care about the late nights you toiled on the business. They care about desirability and cash flow. In this brokerÕs perspective, she highlights how to: pick the right time to exit your business; understand the market conditions in your area; choose knowledgeable advisers to help you navigate the process; and consider alternatives, including selling to a strategic buyer. Take the necessary steps to get the best possible terms for what is probably your most valuable asset with An InsiderÕs Guide on How to Sell Your Business.

Download or read book How to Sell Your Business written by Don Matlock and published by Woodslane Press. This book was released on 2019-06-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How To Sell Your Business is tailored primarily for the owners of small to medium sized privately owned businesses, it contains a route map of the main factors you need to be both aware of and to consider in contemplating the sale process. It offers clear vision and methodology through what can be a very complicated & stressful process. Drawing on Don Matlock's twenty plus years of personal experience selling, & consulting on the selling, of businesses big and small the book will be must have guide to anyone entering this potential minefield. It shows you how to value your business, present for sale, maximise the price, find a potential buyer, handle due diligence and sign a contract for sale among other aspects.

Download or read book Sell Your Business for More Than It s Worth written by Michell Seiler-Tucker and published by Michelle Seiler-Tucker. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sell your business for more than its worth addresses the vital issues that add value to your business as well as increase the sales price potential of your business. This book will define industries that are desirable to buyers and it will open your eyes to discover if your industry is thriving or dying and what you can do about it. This must-read will provide valuable tips on creating congruent profit centers and diversifying your product/client mix. Most important this book is a blueprint for anyone that wants to increase market share, become more profitable and for those that want to, sell their business for top dollar! This extraordinary book will demonstrate how to increase profits, plan your exit strategy and sell your business for maximum value in the quickest time possible in an easy to understand step-by-step approach.

Download or read book How to Sell Your Business and Get what You Want written by Colin Gabriel and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selling a business is a once-in-a-lifetime task. Most owners are not prepared for it -- they lack experience, and emotions hinder their judgments. Buyers can take advantage of a neophyte who in his lifetime may sell one or two companies, says Michael Mintz, former owner of a medical instrument company. He is one of 57 former owners (who sold their businesses for $2 million to $100+ million) who pass on tips based on their experiences.How to Sell Your Business -- And Get What You Want tells dozens of instructive stories -- about preparation, brokers, lawyers, leveraged buyouts, pricing, negotiations, and enduring the buyer's investigation. There are so many aspects, nuances... you are just not prepared for it unless you have done it before, says Jack Parlog, former owner of a graphic products company. -- This book identifies pitfalls and suggests step-by-step strategies to protect the seller -- Suggests how to react when the buyer lowers the price -- Details how to gather business intelligence online

Download or read book How to Sell Your Business Without a Broker written by Ted Clifton and published by Purplesage Books, LLC. This book was released on 2021-06-11 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selling your business (or buying a business) is often a once in a lifetime experience. Mistakes can be incredibly costly. There will be many questions. What should the price be? How do I find a buyer? What is the process of selling or buying a small company? These and many more questions are answered in this "real-world" book. No nonsense answers to your questions. Ted Clifton's background is financial (CPA, CFO) who has owned and sold his own businesses. He also has over thirty years' experience as a financial adviser and business broker assisting business owners in selling their businesses. Plus, he has done hundreds of business valuations for small business owners and potential buyers. Special; 2 books in 1. The bonus book is a ten-part course on how to establish the market-value for a small business. Learn the important aspects of value that can change the worth of a business many times over. How can two businesses having similar financial results be worth three times more for one than the other? Learn about risk and perception as key factors in values.

Download or read book The Art of Selling Your Business written by John Warrillow and published by Incorporated Original. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Warrillow's book The Art of Selling Your Business: Winning Strategies & Secret Hacks for Exiting on Top is directed to business owners of companies worth from $1 to $10 million dollars, with from 1 to 50 employees. This is not a book for the masses; the audience is small and specific. This book is the last of a trilogy of books on building value, which began with Built to Sell, the starting point for small business owners beginning to think about their business as more than simply a job. The Automatic Customer revealed recurring revenue as the core ingredient in a valuable company and provided a blueprint for transforming just about any business into a company with an ongoing annuity stream. Warrillow completes the set with The Art of Selling Your Business, an essential guide to monetizing a small business. This is a nuts-and-bolts approach for selling a business at a premium.

Download or read book Strategies for Successfully Buying Or Selling a Business written by Russell L. Brown and published by Bookworld Services. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text covers every aspect of buying and selling a business. It describes an easy five-step method to valuing any business, lays out the buyer's and seller's responsibilities, advises on the best time to sell a business, and gives the pros and cons of using business brokers. The text describes the all-important 3-step negotiation process, and essential franchise considerations.

Download or read book How to Sell Your Business for the Most Money THIRD EDITION written by Grover Rutter CPA, ABV, CVA, BVAL, MAFF and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-04-26 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sell your business for the best price. Learn to recognize and avoid value killers which harm your business value. Professional business valuator and business broker, Grover Rutter shares the "secrets" of making your business more valuable. This guide provides planning techniques which will improve your business. Whether you sell tomorrow, or ten years from tomorrow, the things you do (or don't do) today will impact the cash in your pocket. Learn how you can sell your business for its full value.

Download or read book How to Sell Anything to Anybody written by Joe Girard and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-02-07 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joe Girard was an example of a young man with perseverance and determination. Joe began his working career as a shoeshine boy. He moved on to be a newsboy for the Detroit Free Press at nine years old, then a dishwasher, a delivery boy, stove assembler, and home building contractor. He was thrown out of high school, fired from more than forty jobs, and lasted only ninety-seven days in the U.S. Army. Some said that Joe was doomed for failure. He proved them wrong. When Joe started his job as a salesman with a Chevrolet agency in Eastpointe, Michigan, he finally found his niche. Before leaving Chevrolet, Joe sold enough cars to put him in the Guinness Book of World Records as 'the world's greatest salesman' for twelve consecutive years. Here, he shares his winning techniques in this step-by-step book, including how to: o Read a customer like a book and keep that customer for life o Convince people reluctant to buy by selling them the right way o Develop priceless information from a two-minute phone call o Make word-of-mouth your most successful tool Informative, entertaining, and inspiring, HOW TO SELL ANYTHING TO ANYBODY is a timeless classic and an indispensable tool for anyone new to the sales market.