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For business owners looking to divest their current interest in a company, there are two main ways to do this — pursue an asset sale or a stock...
Watch Paul's interview about Exit Planning for Business Owners with Dave Bookbinder from Behind the Numbers.
Watch Paul's interview with Ashley Owens from Connect to Success.
Learn how sellers can fetch top dollar for their companies in the M&A market. Smart Business spoke with Peter Smith, a member at Semanoff Or...
Paul Visokey built Stony Hill Advisors for merging and acquisitions, but he quickly changed the company into a match-making business; where his team u...
Paul explains in detail how to increase the value of your business. Check out the tips and tricks in the Paul Visokey interview with Yoon Cannon. ...
The recent stock market corrections caused me to think about what’s coming for private business owners, especially those who are part of the bab...
This article is the first in a series designed to help staffing company business owners get a better understanding of the current M&A market and t...
Much is written about “value drivers”; strong financials, recurring revenue, desirable industry, scalability, impressive customer list, in...
There is no denying the Baby Boom Generation (people born from 1946 to 1964) has made a significant impact on society. From infancy on, Baby Boomers h...
Most business owners fail to realize they must plan for the sale of their business. According to recent statistics, only 20-33% of business complete t...
The reality is that you will not own your business forever. The baby boomer generation owns close to 70% of the estimated 4,000,000 lower-mid mar...
We hear every day about extreme weather happening all over this country. These reports, unfortunately, don’t mention the privately held small bu...
If you have resolved to make your company more valuable in 2017, you may want to think hard about how your customers pay. If you have a transa...
The numbers are in! BizBuySell.com, the internet’s largest business-for-sale marketplace, has released their Fourth Quarter 2015 Insi...
If you’re starting to wonder if it’s time to sell your business, you’re no doubt wrestling with a big decision. Do you liquida...
If you're considering selling a business, it is important for you to start by understanding the true range of value, and what impacts yo...
“Failing to plan is planning to fail” Every business owner, regardless of size, should have an exit strategy for his or her company. Fa...
Companies owned by professional investors usually put in place a strategic plan to build their organization and its public profile. Their intent is to...
Less than 25% of small businesses ever sell. Engaging an exit planning advisor can be the difference between liquidating and maximizing the after-tax...
You’re seriously considering buying a business. It’s an exciting and sometimes stressful time. You’re ready to tackle you...
I had the pleasure of working with Kevin Freeman on a deal. As a transaction advisor, I found Kevin to be very efficient, knowledgeable, and committed...
Thought Leadership on Ownership Transition presented by Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc. There are several paths a business owner can take when...
BizBuySell.com's Third Quarter 2014 Insight Report shows transaction levels still on pace for record-breaking year, sellers now receiving a higher...
As an M&A Intermediary and Business Broker, I speak to hundreds of business owners every year, and it never ceases to amaze me that 80% of them ha...
When selling your business, you have two options: Sell your business yourself Hire a business broker While it’s possible to success...
Should you sell your business? is a big question. It can be up there with Is she the one? or Should we have one more baby? Ma...
Statistics show that 50 percent of new businesses fail within the first year. That number jumps to as high as 95 percent within five years. Knowing...
I first met Kevin Freeman in 2008. I owned 2 small businesses and I was interested in purchasing a third. I was looking for an existing bu...
When you are ready to sell a business what type of assistance will you need to do so successfully? If the thought of selling a business on y...
So, you are going to realize some or all of your investment in your business… now what? Rarely in life do you come to a true, unmistakable f...
If you are considering selling your business, tax rates, including the capital gains rate, need to be a consideration for you. To minimize yo...
Any business owner must consider the implications of selling a business at some future point. And it is best to be completely prepared. ...
If you're thinking about selling your business, it's best to plan ahead and create a company that will be truly appealing to a potential...
Building a business is an enormous investment. It is not just monetary, but an investment of passion and tremendous amounts of time and effort....
The most important allies in the purchase of a business can, and usually will be, your advisors. It is critical that you have picked experienced accou...
Hiring the expertise of an experienced business broker makes good financial sense, especially when dealing with business decisions outside your own ar...
What will save our economy? Deals! It is time for buyers to get off the sidelines, it is time for sellers to reconsider their exit! At a time...
If you are thinking of purchasing a business doing a little work up front can make you desired by sellers and brokers alike. Here’s how…...
The following story is about a keen buyer and a motivated seller kept apart by past experiences and aggressive expectations. The names have been cha...
Why do we look at business values differently when the economy is not as strong as we do when the economy is thriving? The answer is simple; most o...
In a business sale transaction, the parties, through their negotiations and discussions, initially may reach a meeting of the minds on the basic terms...
First, look at your business the way an outsider would look at it. As usual, to do this you will need to spend time working ON the business, not...
Positioning Your Business For Sale Ideally, business owners become motivated to sell their business at the same time business buyers are willing...
According to Fortune Magazine, nearly 80% of the 400 richest Americans have earned their wealth through business ownership. This may help to expl...
Selling your business, especially when real estate is included, is a large undertaking. Fortunately, you have Stony Hill Business Brokers to assist in...
What do I need to do to prepare to purchase my first company? Preparing yourself before the purchase of a company is as integral to your succ...
One of the main challenges a business broker faces with a new client is the business valuation. A business broker is trained to be able to develop a B...
While certain tangible elements like financial analysis, return on investment, market conditions, industry trends, etc. are important to any buyer, of...
Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Statements Record ALL business income on the books – (any tax impact is many time...
One of the biggest mistakes small business owners make is not delegating responsibilities or having employees who share some of th...
The first steps in selling your business are key. The US economy is driven by entrepreneurs - small and mid-market businesses, more than 20 million...
Selling your business - things to know. Making a good selling decision requires good information. Knowing how much your business is worth is far to...
You may not be quite ready to sell your business; we understand that. Stony Hill Business Brokers has a unique approach to help. With our Foundatio...
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