THE SUCCESSFUL CLOSING Now that all of the contingencies have been satisfied and removed from the Contract, it’s time to draft the final closing documents. These documents may be prepared by the Seller’s attorney, Buyer’s attorney or a third party attorney employed by the business broker. The basic documents associated with the transfer of a small business generally […]
It can be difficult to determine which kinds of insurance is needed for a small business. Different types of insurance have confusingly similar names. Your state, town, or county may have its own insurance requirements and many industries have coverage specific to them. To assist in determining which kind of insurance a business should have, […]
The following are factors that can have a negative impact on the value of a business and some are issues that can rear their ugly head during the due diligence investigative period. Keep in mind that this list is a compilation of potential problem areas and do not apply to all types of businesses. […]
The following is a discussion of 16 common mistakes made by first-time or novice Buyers in their search for a business to purchase. Use this checklist to help you from making the same wrong moves. (1) Inadequate Assessment of Capital Resources When a business broker attempts to QUALIFY A NEW BUYER in terms of his financial resources, the […]