Is Now A Good Time To Sell My Business?
Michigan’s economy over the last decade or more, coupled with lowered property values from the last recession, have left business owners wary. Unsure of whether they would get a decent deal on the sale of their creativity and hard work, many business owners have worked far longer than they planned to in a hopeful attempt […]
3 Reasons Why Most Small Businesses Do Not Sell (With Real-Life Examples)
by Max Friar The majority of owners who spend their time, energy, and vision building their own businesses hope someday to either pass them on as a legacy to their families or sell them to another energetic entrepreneur. Unfortunately, in most cases, these sales will not materialize. By some estimates, perhaps only five percent of businesses […]
The Importance of Your Online Profile When Selling Your Company
by Max Friar Does Your Online Profile Matter When Selling Your Company? I read a very interesting article the other day that does a great job of summarizing why, in general, you should care about your online profile, and definitely why you should when you go to sell your business. Here is a link to the […]
Limited Auction Process: How To Maximize the Price & Terms When Selling Your Business
“Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” – Napoleon Hill by Max Friar When the owner of a business hears the word “auction,” they typically get queasy; “auctioning your business assets” is reminiscent of the dark days of 2009-2010 when the phone stopped ringing and many owners were forced to liquidate. Liquidation often […]
How To Create A Corporate Acquisition Strategy That Works
“Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” – Napoleon Hill by Max Friar This article is directed primarily at strategic buyers – mid-to-large companies in a fragmented industry that are seeking to “roll up” smaller competitors via the creation of a long-term corporate acquisition strategy. These buyers could be owned by private […]
Why You Won’t Get A Check And Walk Away
The Negative Effects of Owner Dependence On Business Valuation and the Sale Process, and Steps You Can Take To Mitigate Them. “A business that can’t run without its owner is a business with a deadline.” – Guy Rigby (2012) by Max Friar The purpose of this article is to show the detrimental effects of owner dependence – […]
Calder Capital Launches New Website September 2013!
We are pleased to announce our new website. We have designed the site to be updated often, so please check back frequently to read new Case Studies, Relevant Articles, New Businesses for Sale and Testimonials.