Recent studies and surveys have indicated some of the top challenges that small businesses or solo entrepreneurs are facing today.More than half of the respondents in research conducted by Industry Canada believe that growth is the most important issue they face. Growth categories include attracting new customers, recruiting qualified staff and having the time to [...]
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Small Business Challenges – 3 Strategies to Kicking Your Business Up a Notch
Posted by admin on March 22nd, 2010
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No Comments »10 Things You Must Know Before Even Thinking About Selling Your Business
Posted by admin on March 6th, 2010
Thinking of selling your business?Before meeting with potential buyers and talking facts, figures, terms, conditions and such like, you will be well advised to carefully consider a number of key areas first, such as timing, true verifiable market value, tax implications and so on.Here are 10 things you need to know before even thinking of [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: Analysis 3, Business Appraiser, Business Broker, Financial Statements, Future Plans, Independent Valuation, Key Areas, Legal Implications, Lump Sum, Professional Business, Prospective Buyers, Reliable Sources, Seller Finance, Selling Your Business, Small Businesses, Tax Implications, Timely Professional Advice, True Value, Vital Information, Wise Move No Comments »Seven Critical Questions You Must Ask Before Trusting Anyone With the Sale of Your Business
Posted by admin on February 24th, 2010
ONE – Do they offer any form of guarantee of your total, unconditional satisfaction from your very first meeting?TWO – Are they an independent organisation of specialist business-sales professionals, (not merely operating as a sub-division of an accountancy firm or, more disturbingly, an estate agent)?THREE – Will you team-up with a professional qualified business broker [...]
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