Building Business Value
By Dave Godwin, CBI's Certified Value BuilderIt's fun to look back on the companies that have stood the test of time. Despite a few well-financed chicken-focused start-ups, mounting pressure to…
Tips on how to grow your business before you decide to sell.
By Dave Godwin, CBI's Certified Value BuilderIt's fun to look back on the companies that have stood the test of time. Despite a few well-financed chicken-focused start-ups, mounting pressure to…
By Carol Gresham, CBI NWA SR. INTERMEDIARYFor the past three decades, I have seen first-hand the changing face of entrepreneurship and its continued evolution to include more and more women.…
By Dave Godwin, CBI's Certified Value Builder Perhaps you’ve heard an industry rule of thumb and assumed that your company will be worth about the same as a similar size…
In my role as managing partner for CBI's Northwest Arkansas office, my team and I conduct a lot of analysis for each business we potentially list for sale. The initial review…
CBI's proprietary Loans4Business (www.loans4biz.biz) program continues to make the dream of business ownership a reality. Whether you are interested in exploring acquiring a business or accessing working capital for your…
Jon Holbert, CBI NWA Managing Partner It’s been said the time to plan for the sale of your business is when you first launch it. Truer words have never been…
By: Aspen Grams, Marketing Strategist
The baby boomer generation continues to age. As a result, we’re seeing a steady increase in the number of business owners choosing to exit their business and enter retirement. If you’re planning to sell your business, knowing the value of your business is key. It ensures you receive top dollar for the company you’ve put your heart and soul into over the years. If you aren’t sure where you stand, keep reading to learn how to add value to your business!
Over-valuing the business results in a stagnant listing. Buyers pass by your listing in favor of an option with higher-perceived ROI. Under-valuing results in a sale that leaves you with less money than you deserve. Therefore, it’s important to have a valuation completed by a professional. Working with a business intermediary, such as the ones at CBI TEAM, ensures the valuation is accurate and timely. In addition to valuations, these intermediaries work on your behalf to secure qualified buyers.
If the valuation presented is less than desirable, you can enhance your growth track and reduce risks to your business before you list it. In this article, we identify three key value drivers for both growth and risk reduction. These will position your business as a sound investment to a qualified buyer.
(more…)By: Aspen Grams, Marketing Strategist Until the sale of your business is finalized, your focus as a business owner should be sustainable sales growth. Not only is it a good…