Good news – you are in the right place! At Washington Business Brokers we are proud, long-running members of the International Business Brokers Association. It is the premier organization for business brokers and transaction experts. For context, there are ~1,500 members..nationally. We are a small… Read More »Selling a business in Washington State and curious about the market?
I know, I know – it is July, and you are not ready to go back to school yet 😊 Get out your pencils as today we are covering a foundational element of the business sale process – valuing a business. In previous posts… Read More »Business Valuation 101: How, why, and what we do to value your business
Are you starting to think more seriously about selling your business? Perhaps you have seen a competitor or contact in your industry transition their business and heard whispers of an eye-popping selling price or valuation multiple. Lots of things are possible, particularly for quality businesses… Read More »Selling your Business? You need a Business Broker and your CPA
We have received some questions since our last post about the new Washington State capital gains tax. After discussing with business owners, I can certainly see how easy it is to get confused from inaccurate information. Let’s go straight to the source, this is the… Read More »Straight talk on the Washington State Capital Gains Tax
Nearly every day I am asked some version of this question: “I’ve heard that valuations in my industry are high and that taxes are going to increase. Do you think my business is worth X?” If you are wondering what the current market is like… Read More »Why now is a FANTASTIC time to consider selling your business
Have you been thinking about selling your business but are not sure where to start? Are you wondering how much your business is worth, what the current market is like, or what to expect? Read on. First, are you ready to sell? Is it your true and… Read More »Thinking about selling your business?
In most business transactions it is ideal to know what to expect before beginning. So what should a business owner expect when selling their business? At a macro view there are three, high-level steps: Preparation This includes organizing required documentation, reviewing financial statements and business… Read More »What to expect when selling your business
1. Get your house in order Lack of financial preparation is a big hurdle for many small business owners. If you were to put your house on the market, you would spend some time cleaning it up and making it presentable, the same is true… Read More »9 steps to take when you are ready to sell your business
I’m very excited to share some news! I have been busy the last few weeks setting up my own firm, Washington Business Brokers LLC. There’s no change to my role as a business broker and partner to business owners except that I’ve added owner to my… Read More »Hello from Washington Business Brokers!
