How Inflation Impacts the Sale of your Small Business

How Inflation Impacts the Sale of your Small Business

Article from Transworld Business Advisors From the pandemic’s supply chain issues to the current worries over rising inflation, many small businesses have been struggling to adapt to the sudden shifts of today’s economy. With inflation in June hitting 9.1%, more than the Dow Jones estimate of 8.8% for the month, more and more businesses are worrying about how exactly inflation has and

Save Time, Money, and Increase Success by Acquiring an Existing Business

Save Time, Money, and Increase Success by Acquiring an Existing Business

Entrepreneurship looks different for everyone. Some entrepreneurs prefer to start a business from the ground up, while others prefer to purchase an already existing business. We are going to talk through the benefits of purchasing an already established business instead of starting one from scratch.  Established Brand  At Transworld Cleveland West, we know that brand recognition and aw

Is Your Marketing Strategy Preparing You For Your Business Exit?

Is Your Marketing Strategy Preparing You For Your Business Exit?

Sourced from Exit Planning Institute  What is your current marketing strategy? How do you ensure your customers and potential customers are aware of your business and enticed to work with you? Without effective marketing, your business will never reach its full value. If you are planning to exit your business, a solid marketing strategy can vastly improve your multiple.  The Impac

6 Crucial Considerations Before You Buy a Business (as a Shortcut to Starting From Scratch)

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  From Entrepeneur   Have you ever wondered if or wished there was a shortcut to launching a business without the months of trial-and-error that plague most entrepreneurs? What if you could become a CEO overnight for a real, thriving company? Believe it or not, with a little bit of capital, you can. This strategy is what I like to call being an "acqui-entrepreneur" — in other w

IBBA Q1 2022 Market Pulse Report

IBBA Q1 2022 Market Pulse Report

National Report: Market Headwinds: Labor Shortages, Supply Chain Recession Likely May 24, 2022 – INDEPENDENCE, OH – According to the Q1 2022 Market Pulse Report published by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source, business intermediaries representing businesses valued at less than $50 million suggest that the lower M&A market faced headwinds over the l

How Business Owners are Leaving Money on the Table in Business Sales

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When interviewing Cleveland Ohio business owners in preparation to market their business for sale, one major topic to discuss upfront is deal structure, more specifically, are they willing to finance any part of the sale? Most business owners respond they want an all-cash deal at closing. They want to cut the cord and be done. No more responsibility, no more problems, a clean break with no stri

How to Work on a Cross-Functional Advisory Team

How to Work on a Cross-Functional Advisory Team

This article was recently posted on the blog of the Exit Planning Institute, an organization dedicated to training Certified Exit Planning Advisors through their credentialing program and additional resources.  Business owners work with a variety of advisors to ensure their business is not only successful but provides a significant financial impact for all stakeholders. An owner should work

Unparalleled Franchise Growth Predicted for 2022

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Working from home over the last two years has had a remarkable impact on the workforce. Now, more than ever, entrepreneurs are leaving their 9-5 jobs and taking control of their own destiny. For some, that means starting a business idea from scratch. For others, the pros of buying and owning a franchise far outweigh the risks of creating a totally new concept.  A Predictable Investment Fran

The Growth of Business Amidst a Global Pandemic

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The business landscape has changed over the last three years. Businesses, both big and small, have learned how to adapt in a global pandemic. As we enter year three, the world still seems a bit uncertain, but businesses continue to grow. The new ways in which we conduct business has allowed many new doors to open, and many to close. Those who have shifted business models have found solid ground ag

Should The Real Estate Sell With The Business?

Should The Real Estate Sell With The Business?

From IBBA's Spring Newsletter Written by Stacy Cadieux, CBI Business Transition Consultant There are many things to consider when selling your company, including whether to sell the real estate with the business. The business and the real estate are two separate assets; therefore, they should be considered separately. Today's market offers several options for aseller to maximize financial gain o

Will Anyone Want to Buy My Business?

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From Owner of Transworld Cleveland West, Michael Snider This is a question I get asked often from business owners, more specifically in the service business industry, and the short answer is yes. Of course, that is a conditional yes and we will dive into that later in the article. I think one of the reasons business owners are sometimes skeptical regarding the value of their business is because m

Finding the Right Business Broker For Your Business

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When it’s time to sell the first step is finding the right business broker. The fact is that no one knows more about your business than you. Another fact is that there is no one more capable of selling it than the right business broker.  You may know all the nuances of your business, after all you built it, and you run it. However, an experienced business broker knows the nuances of ho

Exit Planning: Understanding Its Importance

Exit Planning: Understanding Its Importance

At Transworld Cleveland West, one of the lesser-known applications of our skills is guiding you through the exit planning process. We pride ourselves in not only guiding the business owner through the process of what a sale might look like, but also in preparing for the potential of a sale. Many neglect the importance of focusing on preparation now for what's to come in the future. Our CEO, Micha

Resource: IBBA Q4 Market Pulse Report

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At Transworld Cleveland West, we pride ourselves on staying closely connected to the "pulse" of the business brokerage market. One of our top resources we reference is the News section of the IBBA (International Business Brokers Association) website. Below is one of their most recent releases that will educate you on the ongoing pace of the M & A market.  National Survey: Intense M&A Pace Wi

When Selling a Business, Think Like a Buyer

When Selling a Business, Think Like a Buyer

Transworld Business Advisors Cleveland West – How to Sell My Business? The Business Buyer Pyramid When you are selling your business, you need to think like a buyer would. That means you need to understand what the buyer is going to be looking for. If you follow the business buyer pyramid, you can learn what most buyers look for when looking to purchase.  Seller's Discretionary Ear

Reasons for Selling Your Business

Reasons for Selling Your Business

Transworld Business Advisors Cleveland West – What are the Main Reasons for Selling a Business? Transworld Business Advisors is the market leader and the largest business brokerage in the world. We specialize in selling businesses of all kinds and with over 40 years of experience, and as a certified exit planning advisor, we have the knowledge and expertise to help you sell yours! Reason

Reasons for Selling Your Business

Reasons for Selling Your Business

Transworld Business Advisors Cleveland, Akron & Northeast Ohio – What are the Main Reasons for Selling a Business? Transworld Business Advisors is the market leader and the largest business brokerage in the world. We specialize in selling businesses of all kinds and with over 40 years of experience, and as a certified exit planning advisor, we have the knowledge and expertise to help you

What Types of Businesses Does Transworld Sell?

What Types of Businesses Does Transworld Sell?

Transworld Business Advisors Cleveland West – What Types of Businesses Does Transworld Sell? Does Transworld Specialize in the Types of Business We Sell? We specialize in selling every kind of business, whether it’s a million-dollar business to one hundred million and more. The type of industries we sell has no limit either; service, manufacturing, distribution, medical, daycare, s

How to Sell a Business

How to Sell a Business

Transworld Business Advisors Cleveland West – How to Get a Business Ready to Sell Selling a business can be very complicated, especially if you have never sold a business before. It requires a lot of thorough documentation, so if you are considering selling your business, you need to follow the checklist below to make sure you are doing your due diligence. To sell your business, you'll n

What is the Value of My Business?

What is the Value of My Business?

Transworld Business Advisors Cleveland West – What is the Value of My Business? What is My Business Worth? For most Main Street and Lower Middle Market businesses, a business broker can provide you an opinion of value for your business. There are a couple of different approaches to valuation.  Valuation Methods for Main Street and Lower Middle Market Businesses The first approach

The Process of Selling a Business.

The Process of Selling a Business.

Transworld Business Advisors Cleveland West – The Process of Selling a Business To successfully sell your business, it is important that the proper steps are followed. At Transworld, we set the standards for the sales process over our 40 years of experience selling thousands of businesses. We have broken it down into 4 phases which are: 1). Preparing the Business for Sale 2). Confidenti

Why Use a Business Broker to Sell a Business?

Why Use a Business Broker to Sell a Business?

Transworld Business Advisors Cleveland West – Why Do I Need a Business Broker to Sell My Business? Why Use a Business Broker to Sell a Business? Confidentiality  One of the main reasons to use a Transworld Business Broker to sell your business is confidentiality. When a business owner is thinking about selling their business, they can't just put a sign in front of their business, say

Buying and Selling Businesses with Transworld Cleveland West

Buying and Selling Businesses with Transworld Cleveland West

Transworld Business Advisors is the marketplace for the selling and buying of businesses serving Cleveland West. Transworld Business Advisors is the market leader and the largest business brokerage in the world. Mike Snider is the local Cleveland, Akron, and Northeastern Ohio owner and president. Established in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors has grown to over 200 agent owners in 16 countrie