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Why every business owner needs an exit plan

Every Small Business Owner Needs an Exit Plan Selling a small business is no easy task. In fact,...

3 Reasons To Sell Your Small Business To An Employee

Selling your small business to an employee can deliver a fair price and help ensure the legacy of your business continues.

Ten questions buyers ask during due diligence

Finance, Selling a Business

When a buyer is interested in your small business, they will want to engage in a thorough examination often referred to as the due diligence process. Whether you plan to find a buyer for your small business or plan to sell to a business partner, employee or a family member, the due diligence process is a crucial step. If you need a refresher on just what due diligence means, just click here.

Retiring Boomers And Their Impact In Small Business Transition

Personal, Planning

We are currently in the midst of the silver tsunami. That is, entrepreneurs aged 55–73 years old who are part of the Baby Boomer generation, are now retiring from their businesses or are currently in the stage of transitioning their businesses.

Does It Make Sense To Sell Your Business To A Competitor?

Selling a Business

Preparing to sell your business can be an emotional rollercoaster ride, and the last thing you may consider during this time is selling your business to a competitor.

Seller’s Discretionary Earnings

Definitions, Finance

Seller’s Discretionary Earnings is also referred to as Seller’s Discretionary Cash Flow, Adjusted Cash Flow, Owner Benefit, Recast Earnings, or Normalized Earnings.

Asset Purchase Agreement

Alternatives to Selling, Definitions

What happens if you are struggling to sell your small business? What if a buyer is seeking some of your key assets but is not interested in the entire business? Maybe you need to expedite the process of transitioning out of the business?

Due Diligence

Definitions, Selling a Business

Due diligence is the process where the buyer has an unveiled look at the business you’re selling to investigate it from the inside so that they can make an objective decision about your business, and make a buying decision or not.

Definitions Page

Definitions

Exiting a small business will likely include preparing financial statements for potential buyers as well as obtaining a business or net asset valuation (ExitGuide Pro includes a valuation). If you need a refresher on some of the terminologies or you do not “speak finance” ExitGuide has summarized many key terms below in what we hope is a clear and practical explanation.