When it comes to buying a business, nothing is more important than the factor of due diligence. For most people, this investment is the single largest financial decision that they will ever make. And with this important fact in mind,…
As you build your company, it’s important to keep in mind that you may sell in the future. As such, how do you ensure your business will be attractive to sellers? When the time comes, there are several parts of…
The odds are that you’ve put a great deal of yourself into your business. Inevitably, the day will come when you have no choice but to walk away from your business and begin a new chapter of your life. Quite…
There are two key ingredients when it comes to selling a business: professionalism and confidentiality. If either of these two ingredients are lacking, then you’ll most likely run into problems. Sadly, many sellers see their deals fall apart due to…
Owning your own business is extremely satisfying and it is the chance to design the life you have always wanted to live, on your terms. If you are considering owning your own business, it is important to determine how you…
As a new entrepreneur, you are seeking to own and operate your own business. Once you have decided to move forward the question then becomes – do you start your own business from the bottom up or do you buy an…
You should never forget that your partnership agreement is, in fact, one of the most important business documents you will ever sign. Many people go into business with loved ones, relatives or lifelong friends only to discover (once it’s too…
No one works forever. Regardless of how much you love your business, sooner or later you will have to step away. Owning a business can be very demanding. This fact can be doubly true for owner-operators of businesses. The simple…
Many people know that owning a business isn’t for them. But for others, the appeal and lure of owning their own business can be powerful indeed. If you are uncertain as to whether or not this path is for you,…
When selling your business, it can be a complicated process to properly determine the value of your business. The price will have to satisfy both the current value of your operating business and the market expectation. Creating the right pricing…
Banks love collateral and for a very simple reason. If you have collateral, then the bank has something it can take if you fail to repay your loan. At its heart, collateral is a remarkably simple concept. However, unfortunately, many…
We extend congratulations to Aldrin Raphael Fernandes, Broker of Record at A R Business Brokers Inc. for achieving the prestigious Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation. This certification aligns Aldrin with an elite group of Business Brokers in Canada. “This is…
