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Transition Tribulations

This article in Financier Worldwide of the United Kingdom quotes me extensively. I thought you might like to see it. (My spellings were changed to British standard.) Transition tribulations: exiting a family-owned business by Fraser Tennant When the owner of a family … Continue reading

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Your Transition Advisor Team

Nothing impacts the success of your business transition more than the advisor team. Let’s say you receive a free pass to play in the Super Bowl. You will be playing against the New England Patriots, but you can choose any NFL player … Continue reading

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Selling Your Business – the Buyer’s Eyes

Selling your business is much like selling a house. In order to realize the highest price possible, you want it to look its best. The other day I passed an independent gas station/convenience store. The marquee at the curb advertised … Continue reading

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Subordinated Debt in an Exit Plan

Subordinated debt can be a key consideration in any sale transaction. Whether you are contemplating a sale to a third party or an internal transfer to employees, the topic of taking second place to a lender will likely come up. … Continue reading

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  1. Eric Seifert says:

    Right on point.

    Except you will find different banks with different parameters for their SBA loans, all within SBA’s SOPs. Some more aggressive than you described. Without a one year window.

    It’s a great environment for transactions.

    On with the boomer tsunami.

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Exit Planner Spotlight

Kudos to our ExitMap Affiliate Jim Wisdom in Westlake Village, California, who has this article published in The Pacific Coast Business Times last week. Prepare for an Exodus of Business Owners Throughout their lives, baby boomers have had a profound impact … Continue reading

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  1. Steve Vesey says:

    Another spot on article . The numbers supporting the supply and demand issues are staggering especially when combined with the fact that nearly all of these business owners have failed to ffund their retirement at an adequate level makes this message all the more compelling

  2. John McAllister says:

    Baby Boomer Business Owners…keep on keeping on…at your own risk! Just returned from The National Land Conference, sponsored by The REALTORS Land Institute in Nashville, TN. Next recession…May, 2019. Each day that goes by means fewer Baby Boomer Business buyers for your business…help us, help you…call or email so we can begin an assessment of your situation.

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