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…
As a business owner, when it comes time to sell, the number one goal is to determine the best possible sale price for your business. There are several ways to go about pricing your business to sell and avoid frustrating…
Since one often hears the term “fair value” or “fair market value,” it would be easy to assume that “fairness opinion” means the same thing. A fairness opinion may be based to some degree on fair market value, but there…
Placing a price on a privately-held company is usually more complex than placing a value, or a price, on a publicly-held company. There are many reasons for this fact, but one of the top reasons is that privately-held companies don’t…
Are you looking for a way to perfect your presentation? Understanding what the typical serious buyer wants will help you get your business ready for selling. Let’s turn our attention to looking at what these types of individuals and entities…
The food industry is exciting, romantic and an industry that many business owners and entrepreneurs want to get involved in. This is totally understandable – who can resist all that deliciousness? Before taking the leap and buying a food-based business…
Like many things in life, timing can be everything when it comes to selling your company. Every day more and more baby-boomers are now reaching retirement age. Soon, the market will likely be flooded with companies looking to sell. According…
How do you decide when to put your seasonal business on the market? There are a number of steps you can take to put you in the best shape when putting your business on the market. Let’s take a look:…
Many experts agree that the best time to prepare to sell your business is when you start your business. That may sound extreme. However, few business owners reach that level of preparedness. A simple fact of life and owning a…
Business valuations are a critical part of the business-buying process, yet many people don’t know what this important calculation really means. At A R Business Brokers, we want our clients to have a clear understanding of the steps required to…
