Studies have shown that 90% of business owners will fail to sell their businesses on their own. This is because selling a business is complicated. From prepping for the sale to considerations of the structure of the sale, identifying and locating the right types of buyers, negotiating the terms of the sale, due diligence, and closing. Hiring an experienced business broker can make all the differen
Once you have decided to sell your business, the first step is to organize your finances. Although this step may sound tedious, it is a vital part of the selling process. As the seller, if you would like the Small Business Association (SBA) to support the sale and your buyer with an SBA loan, organizing your financials is crucial. An SBA loan is a government-backed loan that is offered by banks a
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When you were young, you likely changed your mind about what you wanted to be when you grew up fairly often. However, the dream we started with at a young age, and the paths we have taken since are a part of our journey to becoming what we are today. In your case, that is a business owner. The time may have come to sell your business, and that is not always an easy decision to come to. A business
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What exactly is customer concentration and how does it hurt business value? Both of these are good questions – ones that are important to understand if you are deciding to sell your business. To increase the value of your business, it is important to reduce customer concentration. What is customer concentration? Customer concentration has two definitions: When a single customer or clie
The sale of a business can come with several nuances. The key to selling your business in San Diego is understanding what to expect and what can become roadblocks. For one, if your business has an existing lease, a landlord might have something to say about transferring the lease to a new owner. Like anything else, there are pros and cons to being a renter as an entrepreneur. Let’s take a cl
Are you thinking of selling your business? When selling a business, there is a lot to organize and prepare but an often-overlooked aspect of a business sale is taxes. Working with an experienced business broker can help but it doesn’t hurt to have an understanding of tax basics yourself. When you sell your business, you’ll be bringing in some income and with income, comes taxes. How
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The decision to sell your business in the San Diego area has been made. Now, what is next? Before you can perform a business valuation and list your business for a competitive price, you will need to prepare your books by organizing your finances. Organized financial records will help to make your business more attractive to potential buyers and avoid issues when questions are asked later in the p
It’s time for some much-needed good news! The economy in San Diego is shining as bright as our beloved sun in southern California and many are expecting the 4th quarter to show people spending money they haven’t been able to spend in the last 18 months. If you have been thinking about selling your San Diego-based business, now just might be the time to get your business listed and sold
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The decision to sell your San Diego County business is one only you can make. No one should be able to convince you one way or another. Your business is the result of countless hours, months, and years of work – it’s a baby you helped grow and transform. When to sell is something that should be discussed with a professional business advisor. Being prepared is the only surefire way to g
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There are multiple small business loans, but one that became particularly business-saving in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic was the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. Backed by the Small Business Administration (SBA), there were nearly 60,000 PPP loan applications submitted as of the beginning of 2021. In fact, San Diego businesses alone were granted up to $6.1 billion in PPP loans. As you
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The process of selling a business is not necessarily a walk in the park, even for those who have previously been down that path. There are right and wrong ways to do it and the guidance of an experienced business broker in the northern San Diego area can make all the difference. Listing your business for sale, presenting your business to others interested in buying it, and embarking on the negotia
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Is your business for sale? If so, you have likely found it is daunting to think about actually running your business and managing your staff, while also negotiating with potential buyers. In fact, maybe you haven’t even reached that point because you haven’t been able to advertise the sale. Experienced business brokers, such as the team at Transworld Business Advisors San Diego North,
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