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Should you put a price on your business?
October 10, 2017
The first rule of selling your business is simple: Don’t set a price. But like many rules, this one can be broken – under the right circumstances. At O’Keeffe & O’Malley, we usually recommend our ...
Clean up your balance sheet before selling your business
October 10, 2017
No one wants to buy a house that’s in disarray. The same is true of businesses. Cleaning up your balance sheet before you put your business up for sale will save you time, money, and ...
Walrod joins O’Keeffe & O’Malley
October 1, 2017
At O’Keeffe & O’Malley, we’re pleased to welcome Mike Walrod to our team. Mike has more than 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, business owner, and corporate executive. He’s got an extensive track ...
When should you sell your business?
September 11, 2017
Timing is everything. But knowing when it’s time to sell your business can be tricky. With so many factors in play, how do you know when to exit? At O’Keeffe & O’Malley, we’ve seen it ...
What’s in an LOI?
September 11, 2017
When you’re selling your business, a letter of intent (LOI) is when you know it’s getting serious. This is the document a buyer will ask you to sign after verbal negotiations, but before moving forward ...
Issues that keep a transaction from closing
August 16, 2017
What could be worse than spending months trying to sell your business, only to have the deal fall through? It’s a giant waste of time, and it happens more often than it should. Mergers and ...
Selling to a competitor: What to consider
August 16, 2017
When it comes to selling your business, a competitor may be the last person you’d put on your list of potential buyers. But that rival might be worth another look. Under the right circumstances, selling ...
Pros and Cons of Selling Your Business Yourself
July 13, 2017
You built your business – surely you can sell it, too. Right? Well … maybe? There are pros and cons to selling your business on your own. No matter what path you decide to take, ...
Market Still Favors Sellers
July 13, 2017
If you’re thinking about selling your business, now could be a great time to pull the trigger. We’re still in the midst of a strong seller’s market, but the tide may turn in the near ...
Manchester Bag Company of Kansas City Sells to Material Motion of Atlanta
June 26, 2017
Manchester Bag is a 30-year-old company with offices in Overland Park, KS and Hartland, Michigan. The business ended 2016 with a record year in sales and profits. Manchester Bag is known for offering the best ...