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What are the best practices for negotiating a business sale?

Lake Country Advisors

A successful business sale hinges on solid negotiation skills. Best Practices for Negotiation of the Sale of Your Business Negotiating the sale of your business will impact your financial future and your company’s legacy. It should cover financial statements, asset inventories, market analysis, and profit forecasts.

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Earnouts: Bridging the Gap in Price Negotiation

IBG

A powerful tool in negotiating a business’s purchase price, an earnout can bridge the gap between the amount that a buyer is willing to pay and the seller is willing to accept. Most sellers see maximum profit potential, while most buyers see risk and past earnings. Negotiations often result in a compromise, such as gross profit.

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Sun Acquisitions Announces the Sale of a Profitable Residential Landscaping Business

Sun Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of a profitable residential landscaping business, American Lawn & Landscape Co. Matt is a senior advisor with Sun Acquisitions with significant deal making and negotiation experience. The business is based in the Greater Chicago area.

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Exploring the Pros and Cons of Seller Financing, Equity Investment, and All-Cash Offers

Sun Acquisitions

Negotiable Terms: Buyers and sellers have greater flexibility to negotiate the loan terms, including interest rates, repayment schedules, and down payments. Potential Lower Profit: Sellers might earn less profit over time than an all-cash deal, as they receive payments over an extended period rather than a lump sum upfront.

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How to Sell a Manufacturing Business: 10 Crucial Steps to Know

Lake Country Advisors

This involves evaluating revenue streams, profit margins, and overall financial health. Asset valuation plays a pivotal role in determining the overall worth of a business, influencing potential buyers’ decisions and negotiations. This ensures a smoother negotiation process.

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Tech Trends 2023 – Through a Due Diligence Lens

Beyond M&A

A New Pace in Deal Negotiation Gone are the days when due diligence was a whirlwind of activity crammed into a fortnight. We’ve noticed deal negotiations are protracting, resulting in a less frenetic pace of diligence. And it’s no secret that moderation and profit are the current buzzwords.

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7 essential steps to guiding your business to private equity exit

Growth Business

The earlier you start to prepare your business with a private equity exit in mind, the better chance you have of securing the most profitable deal. It takes a long time to develop trust from both sides and to negotiate a mutually profitable deal.