Unlike that poetic title of an old-time standard song, Red Sails in the Sunset, red flags are not a pretty sight. They can cause a deal to crater. Sellers have

Many buyers and sellers are not aware of the complexities that go into appraisals for businesses. To get the most accurate results, a business needs to be looked at from

For many business owners, the business is their largest financial asset. Yet surprisingly, many couldn’t tell you what it’s worth. That may not seem like a problem if you’re not

For some people, owning a business is a clear “no.” For others, it’s a persistent idea they can’t quite shake: the appeal of building something on their own terms, having

We’ve had this conversation more times than we can count: an owner is finally ready to sell, but the business they’re bringing to market is no longer the business buyers

Ask a business owner what their company sold for and they’ll give you one number. Ask them what they actually walked away with — after debt payoff, taxes, the

When a business changes hands, the lease attached to it can be just as important as the business itself. This is especially true for restaurants, retail stores, salons, and other

Selling a business is a major financial transaction, but many deals collapse over issues that have little to do with price. Buyers, sellers, attorneys, accountants, and business brokerage professionals may

A decade ago, research suggested that only about 28% of family businesses had a formal succession plan in place. While awareness has improved, the underlying challenge remains remarkably persistent. Recent