Exit Strategy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

While selling your business to a newly formed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is an intriguing and rewarding exit path, forming an ESOP can be complex and expensive, and is not appropriate for all businesses.

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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Every entrepreneur dreams of building a successful business, but there comes a time when it’s necessary to transition to the next phase of life. Whether you’re retiring, pursuing new opportunities, or simply seeking a change, exiting your business is a significant decision that requires careful planning and execution.

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Scott Mashuda

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Owner Readiness: When to Begin Exit Conversations. The rewards, challenges, and opportunities reserved for business owners and founders take an enormous amount of effort and sacrifice. Creating a profitable, successful business long-term is no small feat. Annual Exit Conversations Prioritize Success. Break the Silence.

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Viking Mergers

MAY 11, 2022

If you have ever looked into selling a business, you may have learned that there are many types of buyers and deal structures, from employee buyouts, strategic acquisitions, to private equity firms. Venture capital funds typically invest in newer and smaller businesses, such as start-ups or tech companies.

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Sun M&A

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Selling your business is no easy task; logically, you want to get the most value when you sell it. For you, it’s more than a business; it represents years of hard work and dedication. Here are our tips for how to present your company in a compelling way to maximize value in business sales.

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A Neumann & Associates

MARCH 4, 2024

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin As a business owner, there are many major milestones throughout your history of ownership including buying the business, growing and reaping the financial rewards of satisfying your customers, and ultimately making the decision to sell.

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Viking Mergers

MARCH 17, 2023

Deciding to move forward with selling your business can be tough – but also incredibly exciting! After years of building and growing your company, the time has come to begin working on an exit strategy that will benefit you, your business, and your future lifestyle.

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A Neumann & Associates

AUGUST 3, 2023

Your Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can play an important role in the specialized team assembled to sell your business. An effective team also includes a qualified M&A Advisor, Certified Business Valuation Firm, Transaction Attorney and Lender.

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Viking Mergers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Kyle Valentine leads Viking’s efforts in the East Tennessee market and brings with him more than a decade of business development and recruiting experience. Kyle has partnered with some of the most respected companies in American business to provide talent across all departments. Advice If You Are Thinking Of Selling A Business.

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Benchmark Report

MAY 17, 2023

Don’t Delay As a business owner, an exit plan is critical to preparing you and your company ready for retirement or your next act. Unfortunately, many business owners do not realize the importance of exit strategies, so they don’t feel like it’s worth taking the time to craft one.

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Sun M&A

MARCH 14, 2024

While starting a business is easily one of the most challenging tasks for a business owner, selling that business isn’t without stress. Too often, business sellers rush into the process or make mistakes that can cost them millions. Here are the top seven mistakes business sellers make when selling their business.

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Sun Acquisitions

MAY 13, 2022

People typically start businesses for one of four major reasons: For the lifestyle. For the money (they hope to make when they eventually sell). Regardless of the reason for setting out to establish a business, a fair number of people eventually wind up thinking of selling. The Right Time to Sell Your Business.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 29, 2024

They provide a unique opportunity to secure funding from the seller, which can help bridge financial gaps and facilitate the purchase of a business. To safeguard your investment in seller financing M&A transactions, it’s crucial to conduct thorough due diligence.

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Exit Strategy

JANUARY 17, 2023

When you’re selling a business, put issues on the table right away. Whether you have ineligible employees on your payroll, you just lost a client, or litigation is pending—be up front. For advice on exit planning or selling a business, contact Al Statz, CEO of Exit Strategies Group, […].

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Exit Strategy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In M&A, an equity rollover, or recapitalization (recap), occurs when a business owner sells their company but chooses to reinvest, or “roll over,” a portion of their proceeds into the newly acquired business. How […] The post What is an equity rollover when selling your business?

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Peak Business Valuation

MARCH 9, 2024

Do you know what your small business is worth? As a business owner, it is important to regularly gain insight into the value of your company. At Peak Business Valuation , we help business owners understand the value of a small business. What is a business valuation?

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Exit Strategy

JUNE 2, 2023

So, you’re ready to sell your business. You have an M&A advisor helping you, your numbers are in order, and you’re feeling confident. But did you know that only half of businesses will successfully sell—and that’s with a qualified advisor?

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Viking Mergers

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The closest thing most small business owners have to a business valuation is a speculation. A recent bank survey revealed that 98% of small businesses can’t put a figure on their company’s value. Lack of valuation information limits your awareness of the financial health and well-being of your business.

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Exit Strategy

DECEMBER 6, 2022

When you’re ready to retire, or exit your business, you may think selling to a competitor is your only option. But competitors are seldom your best buyer. They can’t see that your “secret sauce” is any better than theirs, so they […].

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Exit Strategy

MAY 22, 2023

When preparing to sell your Testing Laboratory using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can help to focus your efforts and resources in the right areas. While numerous KPIs exist, one metric that should be on the radar of all business owners in the testing laboratory industry is the Sales/Employee Ratio.

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Viking Mergers

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Very early in his career, Eric McKeehan developed a passion for working with small businesses and entrepreneurs. Today, he lives out that passion as an Advisor with Viking Mergers & Acquisitions in Asheville, NC, driven by values learned through a decade of working with small to midsize businesses. It’s not ‘just business.’”

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Equilest

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Read more about the significance of considering market conditions, property condition, location, hidden costs, and emotional attachment in business valuation in our comprehensive article.Ready to take the next step in planning your exit strategy? One critical aspect of this planning is an exit strategy.

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Business Valuation Intangible Assets Asset-based Approach Marketability 40

Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Selling a business is a significant milestone for any entrepreneur or business owner. However, amidst the excitement and complexity of the sale process, it is crucial to prioritize the preservation of your business reputation.

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Exit Strategy

APRIL 4, 2023

If it’s a bad time to sell your business, consider growing instead. That’s the takeaway from one contractor whose plans to sell their business got squashed by inflation and supply chain issues in 2022.

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Exit Strategy

APRIL 4, 2023

A business transfer to your children or other family members is a great way to ensure your business culture and legacy remain intact. You get to share a valuable asset with people you love and will probably have ongoing opportunities to stay involved in the business you started.

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Value Scout

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Do you have an exit plan for your business? Is your exit plan documented or something that’s just in your head as a future “to-do” activity? Do you periodically review your exit plan and measure your progress against the milestones? Selling a business is not easy.

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Viking Mergers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

I speak regularly these days with business owners and buyers who have concerns about the market, and specifically, about how their business might fare in a potential recession. I have owned and sold multiple businesses, and that includes owning a business through a recession and coming out the other side even stronger than before.

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Viking Mergers

MAY 9, 2023

He says it was a good way to grow up, but anxious to experience what life might offer outside of a small country town, Reed left to study business at the University of Tennessee. A few years later, Reed left the financial services industry to start his own business in Nashville. “I You understand businesses trading hands.

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A Neumann & Associates

JULY 5, 2023

Have you heard that at any given time, a business owner knows precisely what his or her business is worth and sells for? The time it takes to sell at a given value depends on factors as diverse as the industry, the size of the business, and the market conditions. It can take many months to sell a business.

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Viking Mergers

JUNE 16, 2022

This robust childhood filled with new places, people, and experiences helped shape Kyle, fueling an entrepreneurial spirit and vastly influencing his approach, priorities, and motivation in business. Kyle always knew he wanted to get into business. One of Kyle’s clients has poured himself into his business for almost 45 years!

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Peak Business Valuation

MARCH 5, 2024

Whether you are starting , buying , expanding , or selling a business , it is important to have a strong business plan. A business plan is a document that outlines a business’s goals, strategies, operations, and financial projections. This document serves as a roadmap to help business owners succeed.

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Viking Mergers

MARCH 22, 2023

Having a deal fall apart at the last minute is every business owner’s nightmare. Most owners are just like you; they don’t know exactly what does or does not need to be done from a financial perspective to prepare to sell their business. This results in a higher purchase price and cash in your hand at closing.

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Viking Mergers

APRIL 29, 2022

To some, the topic of selling to private equity groups does not stir positive feelings. This has left a less-than-pleasant impression on most small to midsize business owners, and that is unfortunately a real disservice. For example, an owner may be approaching retirement and wants to sell their stake in the company.

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BV Specialists

MARCH 27, 2023

As a business owner, there will come a time when you begin to consider selling the company, hopefully after years of growth and prosperity. Whether you are eyeing retirement or thinking of shifting your career path, you will need to determine the ideal exit strategy for the company and explore the options available to you.

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Exit Strategy

DECEMBER 7, 2022

You’ve decided to sell. Now how can you get the most for your business? Real estate principles apply, so you’ll want to clean house and maximize your curb appeal. But that’s not all that goes into a successful business sale.

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Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 26, 2024

Describe your business? My wife and I purchased the business in 2005. Our focus is mainly on apartment buildings, churches, education and industrial businesses. Why did you decide to sell? I realized I needed an exit strategy. Did it meet your expectations? What has life been like post sale?

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Scott Mashuda

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Owner Readiness: When to Begin Exit Conversations Entrepreneurship is hard work. The rewards, challenges, and opportunities reserved for business owners and founders take an enormous amount of effort and sacrifice. Creating a profitable, successful business long-term is no small feat. Start a Conversation.

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