September 26, 2023 0 Comments

Experts recommend that sellers prepare years before they plan to put their businesses up for sale, and there are many good reasons why they make this recommendation. A wide range of factors can interfere with the sale

August 30, 2023 0 Comments

There are many reasons why small companies are put up for sale.  Some of the more common reasons can actually have little to do with the company’s general performance.  For example, many small business owners discover that

August 2, 2023 0 Comments

As an entrepreneur and business owner, your partnership agreement stands as one of the most important business documents you will sign. Business structures can be as complicated as the people that create those businesses. Quite often, business

July 12, 2023 0 Comments

Business owners are usually too busy running their business to deal with the fact that retirement will arrive one day. Ultimately, every business owner walks away from their business. The sooner you start preparing for that day,

July 5, 2023 0 Comments

The process of selling a business can be very complex. Whether you’ve sold a business in the past or are selling a business for the very first time, it is imperative that you work with an expert.

June 21, 2023 0 Comments

Your employees are the heart and soul of your business. Therefore, if you want a thriving business, you need to put their satisfaction at the top of your list. After all, if your employees are not happy,

November 16, 2022 0 Comments

Nothing strikes fear in the heart of a business owner like a legal mistake. The best way to ensure that you will avoid serious legal issues is to work with a trusted and experienced team. Otherwise, it’s

September 19, 2022 0 Comments

There is a potentially lucrative group of buyers that many sellers don’t initially think about.  We are talking about foreign buyers.  While there are some hurdles to working with these types of buyers, it is important to

August 31, 2022 0 Comments

Many buyers view a publicly held company as virtually being an open book with at least a modest level of transparency, whereas privately held companies reveal much less about their inner workings, financial, and otherwise. Of course,

August 2, 2022 0 Comments

As a lender who specializes in SBA loan programs to finance mergers and acquisitions, Live Oak Bank has the resources and knowledge to help small business owners prepare for their next business acquisition. When structuring an acquisition deal,