When do a seller and buyer meet?
Many owners are inundated with offers to acquire their business, particularly if the business is doing north of $3 – $5M in revenue annually.…
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Insight for Pacific Northwest business owners.
Market data, deal structure, valuation and the things owners get wrong. Written for people who will sell a business once, by people who do it for a living.
Thinking About Selling your Washington Business? See Current Multiples, Top Industries, and Buyer Mix
Wondering about the current M&A market? Looking for data and insight into the current market for private businesses – good news – you found…
Think you have a buyer for your business?
We often hear from owners who think they have the buyer for their business in hand. It might be someone they know, maybe a…
Thinking About Selling? See Current Multiples, Deal Structure, and Buyer Mix
Wondering about the current M&A market? Looking for data and insight into the current market for private businesses – good news – you found it! …
What will I net when I sell my business?
My business is worth $4M. What will I net at close? As soon as we value a business, an owner will naturally ask what…
What happens the week before and after your business sale closes?
Crunch aka Closing time – buckle up! The week immediately before and after a business sale close is full of paperwork, stress, and emotions.…
15 Actions Any Owner Can Take to Improve
Straight talk time – buckle up! Some businesses are really hurting right now. If this is you, make the moves you know you need…
When Do Employees Find Out About A Business Sale?
Are you an owner / future seller? Check out our 2025 Seller Guide for what to expect Are you a prospective buyer? Do not…
Thinking About Selling Your Business? Our 2025 Seller Guide has you covered
Yes, businesses are selling! It is still January, and we have had two transactions close. We took another business to market on December 17th…
Earnouts, Rollover Equity, & Transition Periods – Oh my!
This is a continuation of our Deal Structuring series, check out Seller Financing & Deal Structuring 401 for breakdowns of real, recent deals Now…
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Ryan walks through what happens at each stage, what we need from you, and what to expect once a buyer is at the table.
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