Acquisition Financing How you choose to fund your business acquisition could set you up for success or be a drag on your bottom line. While nearly half of business purchases are made in cash, looking to leverage your purchase with another funding source or two might give you a better return on your investment. […]
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Due Diligence and Financial Forecasting: What’s at Stake
Due Diligence and Pro-forma Financials Once a letter of intent or similar document has been signed, the next steps are for the buyer to conduct a more formal due diligence and to develop pro forma financials. The main goals of due diligence are to confirm that the target company is in fact as presented, […]
Deal Structure and Business Offer: Getting a Win
Deal Structure After identifying a business to buy and completing your initial research, the next step is to make a business offer. The deal structure will then follow. Remember, your goal is not to convince the seller of your viewpoint, but as a buyer, to identify a proposal that works for both parties. As […]
Analyzing a Business to Buy: What’s Most Important
Analyzing a Business to Buy: Pre-Offer Analysis and Business Valuation Before sharing details on a business, most brokers and sellers will ask that you sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). You should not need to put money in escrow in order to get basic information on the business. As part of your pre-offer analysis, some […]
