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Save Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars by Minimizing Working Capital
June 14, 2019
Minimizing Working Capital Minimizing a business’s working capital prior to a sale can yield hundreds of thousands of dollars to an owner when selling. When a buyer is acquiring a business, they are usually buying ...
Selling to a Buyer with Synergies
November 13, 2018
Many factors should be considered when determining the value of a business. One important factor is valuing synergies. A business that can demonstrate capability in providing enhanced economic benefits to a particular buyer increases its ...
Due Diligence From the Seller’s Perspective
November 13, 2018
If your business is to be sold, you will definitely experience the rigorous process of due diligence. The purpose of due diligence is for a purchaser to confirm the financial statements and other business information ...
How M&A Firms Add Value in a Business Sale
June 12, 2018
Being a business owner isn’t the same as being an expert in selling a business. And not all advisors are equal in knowledge or experience either. That’s where mergers and acquisitions advisors come in. These ...
8 Reasons Transactions Fail to Close
June 12, 2018
There are a million ways your business sale can go south. But being aware of the most common pitfalls can help you prepare – and move towards a successful deal. Here are eight of the ...
Reduce Risk and Increase Value
March 9, 2018
Every owner wants top dollar when selling their business. But so many folks leave money on the table by overlooking risk. If you can identify risk and reduce it, you can effectively increase your sales ...
The Ins and Outs of NDAs
March 9, 2018
In mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, sensitive information is part of the landscape. Confidential data, such as the fact that the business is for sale, financial statements, proprietary intel, and even trade secrets can be ...
Should you buy or lease your real estate?
February 7, 2018
When it comes to buying a business, real estate often doesn’t get a lot of attention. But it should. Whether a business owns or leases its property impacts the business and its value. And if ...
What do buyers look for in a business?
February 7, 2018
If you’re considering selling your business, it’s important to know what buyers are looking for. Take the time now to take a hard look at your business. What will be appealing to buyers? What do ...
Happy New Year from everyone at O’Keeffe & O’Malley!
January 4, 2018
While 2017 was a good M&A year for selling businesses, we believe that 2018 will be an even better one. Why? Most business owners we deal with have had a record, or at the very ...