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Will Key Person Risk Lead to Succession Challenges for Your Business?
When a small business owner begins planning their exit—whether through retirement, a sale, or succession—there’s one risk that’s often...
37th & Moss
2 days ago4 min read

Why Independent Acquirers Deserve a Place in the Succession Planning Playbook
Business owners may be surprised to learn that individuals were the most active acquirers of businesses below $50 million in 2024....
37th & Moss
Mar 214 min read

Small Business Acquisition Trends - Q4 2024 Summary
After a sluggish 2023 and 2024 for small business acquisitions, will declining rates usher in a period if increased activity in 2025?
John Washington
Mar 75 min read

Selling Your Business to a Competitor: Pros and Cons for Small Business Owners
Finding the Best Fit Buyer One of the first questions many business owners face when going down the path of exiting a business is: who...
37th & Moss
Feb 74 min read

When to Sell a Small Business: Four Signs it's Time to Consider a Sale
One of the hardest decisions for entrepreneurs is determining when it’s time to sell a small business. For many business owners, their...
37th & Moss
Jan 245 min read

How Sellers Can Benefit from Commissioning a Quality of Earnings Report
A quality of earnings report can offer sellers valuable information and inspire confidence in buyers.
37th & Moss
Jan 95 min read

Introduction to Due Diligence for Small Business Owners
Due diligence is not a glamorous step in the sale process, but it can make or break a deal process. Here is what sellers should know.
37th & Moss
Dec 5, 20244 min read

How to Find and Vet Potential Buyers for Your Business: A Guide to Succession and Exit Planning
For small business owners preparing for succession or exit planning, finding the right buyer is essential to a successful sale process....
37th & Moss
Nov 14, 20245 min read

Cash Flow Analysis for Succession Planning: A Key to a Smooth Transition
Cash is King For Operations and Succession For small business owners planning to step away from operations, cash flow analysis is a...
37th & Moss
Oct 31, 20245 min read

Succession Planning Without Heirs - How Small Businesses Can Thrive For Years to Come
Planning for succession without an heir can feel overwhelming, but it also opens up a world of options for preserving a legacy and...
37th & Moss
Oct 15, 20245 min read

Three Succession Planning Considerations for a Declining Interest Rate Environment
Navigating Succession When Rates Move Lower Succession planning is a critical element of a business’s exit strategy, but how do...
37th & Moss
Oct 1, 20245 min read

Small Business Acquisitions Trends - Q2 2024 Summary
Signs of a Rebound Despite Lingering Headwinds The environment for business sales has hardly been accommodative through the second...
John Washington
Sep 5, 20245 min read

When To Sell My Business - Considerations for Small Business Owners
Navigating an Important Milestone Deciding when to sell your small business is a major, highly emotional decision that can often feel...
37th & Moss
Aug 26, 20245 min read

Contracted Revenue is Not Always Recurring Revenue - Implications on Business Sales
Contracted revenue does not equal recurring revenue. Understanding the nuances of revenue and impacts on valuation is key for sellers.
37th & Moss
Aug 7, 20244 min read

Financial Records and Exit Planning: Tips for Small Business Sales
Well managed financials signal confidence and professionalism to buyers. Consider these tips to prepare financials for a sale process.
37th & Moss
Jul 23, 20244 min read

For Sale by Owner - Selling a Business Without a Broker
Considering a sale process without a broker? Here are key considerations for business owners.
John Washington
Jul 2, 20245 min read

Succession Planning Strategy - The Benefits of Selling Your Small Business to an Operator
Selling to an operator is a top succession option for small business owners. Here is why this approach benefits businesses and owners.
37th & Moss
Jun 19, 20244 min read

Choosing Long-Term Investors: What We Can Learn From Buffett's 2023 Letter to Shareholders
Investors who partner for the long-haul bring a unique perspective to operations. Buffett's recent comments on BNSF show why this matters.
John Washington
Jun 7, 20245 min read

Musings on Business Valuation
A business is worth its future stream of cash flows, but how can sellers and buyers agree on the risk associated with cash flows?
John Washington
May 21, 20247 min read

What Does a Salable Small Business Look Like?
Can you sell your business? Here are three major considerations that impact the ability to complete a business sale.
John Washington
Apr 4, 20246 min read
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