I get this question a lot in M&A. The purchase price of a business can have a number elements: 1. down payment (cash equity from the buyer) 2. bank financing 3. seller’s note 4. installment sale 5. earn-out 6. commissions on future sales 7. consulting agreement for the seller, post-acquisition Earn-out’s, commissions and consulting agreements…
Methodology to Avoid Business Disruptions A business requirements study is conducted before the software implementation begins. The legacy software database is transferred to the test environment and verified daily for accuracy. Once test-environment data is verified for accuracy the step below will be taken. End users are trained in the test environment that has…
Our borrowers often ask us, “Is it better to buy an established business or start up a business?” It’s a reasonable question for those looking to exit their current employment or invest in a business for another income stream. While it may make sense in specific industries to start a business, the benefits of purchasing…
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become an influential business strategy as leaders look for opportunities to accelerate growth and gain market share. As these transactions happen in a more condensed time frame than ever, all parties are rushed to perform proper due diligence. Don’t let a merger or acquisition void your insurance coverage, The following…
Business acquisitions are among the eligible uses for Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loans. In fact, the SBA 7(a) program provides many advantages for acquiring an established business, including its attractive terms, allowing a buyer to finance up to 90% of total project costs. Eligible Project Costs for SBA 7(a) Loans Include The acquisition of…
We interview Jeff Swiggett, Business Sale and M&A Advisor as part of our Expert Interview series. Jeff discusses how Buyers look at your business across 6 different value and risk factors. This first interview covers Owner Dependence and Financial Controls as key issues that Buyers want to explore as they are preparing to make you…
Our motto is “Speed is our weapon”. Every day I see this come to life with my clients from day 1 to closing. Here’s how we can help: Pre-qual listings within 24-48 hours upon receipt of your CIM, 3 years taxes and YTD financials Pre-qual buyers with our approving credit manager within 48 hours from…
BLUE RIDGE ESOP ASSOCIATES ACQUIRES CROWE LLP ESOP BUSINESS Crowe Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and certain tax-related 401(k) Plan services will transition to Blue Ridge CHICAGO (August 11, 2022) – Blue Ridge ESOP Associates, the nation’s largest independent ESOP administration and recordkeeping firm, announced today that it has acquired the ESOP services and certain…
Program produced by XPX Triangle. Addressing the challenges of acquisitions: Integrating a new management team; integrating cultures; keeping key employees happy. Our Speakers: Nigel ElkanAction Coach of the Triangle I am a serial entrepreneur, consultant, and coach. I have founded and grown 5 businesses–three became $multi-million successes, market leaders, and achieved highly successful exits. I’ve…
Program produced by XPX Philadelphia. In this program we continue to explore the journey to exit of a $40M, privately held, family-owned Manufacturing Company. This next session is designed to share knowledge, build relationship within XPX Philadelphia and learn from our shared values and experience. In this next session we will explore the exit from…
Program produced by XPX Triangle. This presentation reviews strategies and business models to help exit planners advise their clients on the best ways to expand their businesses. Our Speakers: Mike LeannahPrincipleBusiness Value Strategies Dave ThompsonPresident & CEOSME Business Van DaughtryPresidentVan Daughtry Consulting, LLC
Bobby Kingsbury will share thoughts surrounding include private equity group (PEG) structure for leveraged buyouts, how PEGs select investments, how they value businesses, the LBO model, and what MCM calls, “Three Legs to a Stool”: understanding the company -business model, how they make money, growth opportunities, risks & weaknesses understanding management — culture, “the bench”,…
When Jayson Waller says he’s fully invested in his solar company, Powerhome, he means it. In 2017, when the business was running low on capital, he downsized to a smaller home and invested the profits into the company. A few months later, Waller partnered with Trivest Partners, which bought a 25% stake in Powerhome for $15 million. Trivest…
Welcome & Intro To The Why & What of Exit Planning Join us for this virtual educational event. We will cover: An overview of the stages and tracks that comprise effective exit planning. Why is comprehensive exit planning important to achieving optimal outcomes for owners and their business? Introduction to the ‘XPX Way’ of collaboration…
Program produced by XPX Chicago. The Legal Basics of an M&A Transaction Markus May will provide a broad overview of what happens in selling or buying a business so that non-lawyers will be better able to help their clients navigate the process. This fast paced presentation will cover things such as the purpose of a letter…
Governor Ned Lamont recently announced that, commencing on January 1, 2024, Connecticut’s minimum wage of $15.00 will increase to $15.69 an hour. This marks the state’s inaugural economic indicator-driven minimum wage increase. This adjustment is mandated by state law, Public Act 19-4. Public Act 19-4 introduced a series of five incremental minimum wage hikes spanning…
One of the most common concerns I hear about retirement is the fear of being bored. Given the weeks, months, and years ahead that need to be filled with something other than your job, it’s understandable. To make matters worse, many of us know a relative or friend who was aimless and miserable in retirement….
Defining the role of a coach on your exit planning team doesn’t just happen. Like any other aspect of working with consultants, you need to set expectations upfront. Many advisors like to characterize themselves as the “quarterback” of a transition planning team. I’ve always objected to that. We regard the business owner as the quarterback…
As a fractional CMO, when we are first engaged with a new client, one of the first questions I ask is about data – what do you capture, and what do you use to capture it? Most companies are doing a poor job and only looking at the high-level financials – incoming revenue and outgoing expenses….
Link to register. Please indicate that Mark Gross invited you. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M3HItgtJRS2sCTy_bUWBvw Tuesday, December 5, 2023. 10-11:30 AM Central. Multiple attendees from one firm can attend but in order to receive CPE credits, each one needs to register separately and join on their own separate devices. Take a deep dive into the following topics. PADs. Partial…
In Rev. Proc. 2023-29, recently issued by the Internal Revenue Service, the affordability percentage for Affordable Care Act plans has been set at 8.39% beginning in 2024. This marks a significant decrease from the previous 9.12% applicable for 2023. This is the lowest percentage since the inception of the employer mandate which means these…
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