In this article, we will explore some of the more common sources of funding used to purchase a business, along with a few brief but important considerations for both buyers and sellers.

[Updated 2023] Governmental control changes hands every few years here in the US, but should shifts in the political winds affect the timing of a sale? The democratic party party seized control of the white house and won a narrow majority in both legislative houses in the 2020 election. We’ll explore a few ways that the election results might affect business owners contemplating an exit, for better and for worse.

Expense add-backs are a common adjustment made to the P&L of companies that are positioned for sale. They are intended to represent expenses that would not have affected the company under different management. Legitimate add-backs can provide a significant boost to a company’s valuation.

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be boom or bust for many businesses. In this article, we’ll explore 5 ways that the resulting economic climate is likely to affect the sale of a business, for better or worse.