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What Is Goodwill and Why Does It Matter When Selling a Business? - TruView Business Advisors When business owners hear the term goodwill, they often assume it simply means having a good reputation. While reputation certainly plays a role, goodwill has a much broader meaning when it comes to valuing and selling a business. In simple terms, goodwill represents the value of a business that can...

Understanding the Different Types of Business Buyers - TruView Business Advisors When business owners begin thinking about selling, it’s easy to picture a single type of buyer. In reality, businesses attract a wide variety of buyers, each with different motivations, financial resources, and long-term goals. Understanding who these buyers are can help you better position your b...

Understanding the Buyer’s Perspective Can Help You Sell - TruView Business Advisors Selling a business isn’t just about finding someone with the financial resources to make an offer. It’s about finding the right buyer; someone who is confident enough to take one of the biggest professional and financial steps of their life. For many buyers, purchasing a business means leaving a...

Do You Know What Your Business Is Worth? - TruView Business Advisors 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 planning to sell anytime soon. But understanding the value of your business isn’t just about preparing for a sale;...

Why Every Business Partnership Needs a Written Agreement - TruView Business Advisors Starting a business with a friend, colleague, or someone in your family can feel uncomplicated at first. Because a level of trust already exists, business owners often make the mistake of skipping a formal partnership agreement. Unfortunately, even strong relationships can run into headaches when ex...

Negotiating a Deal Means Asking Questions - TruView Business Advisors Successful Deals Rely on Questions At the heart of any good deal is a series of questions. Selecting a business that is right for you is about asking the right questions and probing deeper when those answers seem problematic. Brokerage professionals are an essential ally in the negotiation process a...

Five Key Points All Buyers Should Investigate - TruView Business Advisors Have You Investigated These Key Points? Maintaining a cool head is essential when buying any business. Many businesses may seem like an excellent opportunity at first glance, only to unravel once carefully evaluated. Your excitement about owning a particular business must take a back seat to the col...

Buying a Business Without Traditional Collateral: What Do Buyers Need to Know - TruView Business Advisors If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage or loan, you’re likely already quite familiar with the concept of collateral. Collateral is an asset that is pledged to secure a loan. It offers lenders a way to recover losses when borrowers default. When it comes to buying a business, prospective buyers ty...

What Helps a Business Sale Actually Reach the Closing Table? - TruView Business Advisors Receiving an offer on your business is a major milestone, but experienced buyers, sellers, and advisors know that an accepted offer is only one step in the transaction process. The real challenge is navigating the weeks (or sometimes months) between an agreement and a successful closing. While some....