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Equity Transfer Options
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Preparing for business sale negotiations – key points to consider
When you have found a potential buyer for your business you might want to pop the champagne already, however, that’s usually the point when the selling […]
Planning your business exit – what you need to know
Whether you’re considering selling or transferring your business, you should begin to plan your transaction at least two years before you think you want to do […]
What to do if you can’t find a buyer for your business
Are you dreaming of selling your business one day? Preferably at a great price that will allow you to retire comfortably? You may have read my […]
Baby boomers – a threat to your wealth!
Many business owners have more wealth tied up in the business than they do in their house. Given that 70% of business owners plan to use […]
What is your business worth? – An introduction to Valuation
Did you know that most business owners can tell you what their house is worth, but not what their business is worth? However, knowing the value […]
Why buyers buy - What makes a business attractive?
Why do buyers buy? They are looking for a return on their money! The higher the perceived return on their investment, the more attractive the business. […]
Who’s on your business transition project team?
When it comes to putting in place a plan to leave your business getting the right advice can save you significant amounts of time and money. […]
Does your General Manager know you are going to retire?
Are you one of the many business owners who knows that your eventual retirement is looming closer but have chosen not to discuss this with your […]
Exiting your business – the biggest fear of all business owners?
Exiting your business – the biggest fear of all business owners? Why don’t most businesses have a defined exit or succession plan? For many business owners […]
Understanding & Evaluating Equity Transfer Options
Most business owners are not aware that there are many options available to them in achieving a successful exit from your business. There are in fact […]
Step One: Business Readiness
Ascend Business Partners’ systematic approach to successfully exiting your business is called the “7 Steps to REFIRE”. In this blog we share the first of the […]
Finding the Right Broker for Your Sale
When making the important decision to sell your business, having the right business broker on your team is an important part of the process. Although there […]
Selecting the Right Business Broker
If you are considering the future sale of your business, consulting a business broker should be on your radar. Although there are some owners that attempt […]
What Exactly is 'Exit Planning' and How Do I Start?
If you are at the height of your business success or you are slowly closing in on key competitors, you may have never considered your eventual […]
Step Two: Transition Planning
Ascend Business Partners’ systematic approach to successfully exiting your business is called the “7 Steps to REFIRE”. In this blog we share the second of the […]
Attracting and Retaining Exceptional Talent
Any business owner can tell you that hiring the ‘right fit’ saves valuable resources down the line. Not only does the onboarding process cost time, something […]