Category: Sell A Business

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September 15, 2019

Five Things To Know Before Selling A Company

By Jeremy Albelda

Many business owners think they know what their firm is worth – or worse, don’t think it is very important.  Unfortunately, both perceptions are equally disastrous.  You only get one chance to sell your firm and it must be done correctly in order to maximize the financial return.  The first and most important step is…

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June 9, 2019

Is Greed in Business Good?

By Jeremy Albelda

“Greed, for the lack of a better word, is good,” – famous words by Gordon Gekko in the movie ‘Wall Street’ in 1987 – greed, defined as the excessive desire for more than is deserved or required, for one’s own selfish interest and not for the greater good and often at the detriment of other…

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March 10, 2019

Bad Documents To Sell A Privately Held Business

By Jeremy Albelda

Last month, we discussed the right timing to sell a business within the context of macro-economic cycles and the lifestyle preferences of the business owner, we want to focus this month on the right timing within a calendar year. “’Quite often, we see the New Year’s resolution put into motion by business owners, “says Achim Neumann, President, A Neumann &…

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October 7, 2018

Top Five Concerns When Selling

By Jeremy Albelda

After countless business owner conversations during the past 15 years, a few common concerns have surfaced again and again.  “Indeed, selling a business in New York City or any metropolis can feel overwhelming and be very complicated,” says Achim Neumann, President, A Neumann & Associates, LLC, a New Jersey based Mergers & Acquisitions and Business…

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September 11, 2017

Poor Legal & Accounting Advice

By Jeremy Albelda

A typical sale of a business is not simply facilitated by a business broker or M&A advisor. “As a matter of fact, a successful transfer is always a team approach” says Achim Neumann, President, A Neumann & Associates, LLC, a leading New Jersey-based mergers & acquisitions and business brokerage firm, “and a well-functioning interaction between…

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August 7, 2017

Unmotivated Business Sellers

By Jeremy Albelda

What constitutes a motivated seller? The common perception is that ‘seller motivation’ translates into ‘willingness to reduce price’ whereas in reality, nothing could be further from the truth. “There is an old mantra in our industry: no motivation – no deal,” says Achim Neumann, President, A Neumann & Associates, LLC, a leading New Jersey-based mergers…

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March 13, 2017

What Makes Business Buyers Walk – Out?

By Jeremy Albelda

(Excerpt of the forthcoming book ‘The Road Beyond’) Recently, many buyers with strong résumés in the corporate environment have come into the business-buying market. These buyers often have significant IRA or 401k accounts that can be dissolved tax free under current IRS rules, with the funds being used for buying a business. This has greatly…

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July 11, 2016

Due Diligence – Truly a Challenge?

By Joseph Eneldas

By Achim Neumann “Due diligence” is commonly referred to as the process of verifying information that was previously presented in preparation for the sale of a business.  Unlike buying a car or house, justifying the price for acquiring a business entity requires financial documentation to verify the true cash flow and to support a full…

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March 8, 2016

Save The Commissions – Forget the Advisor!

By Joseph Eneldas

Not surprisingly, the value of an M&A Advisor or business broker is often questioned. The intuitive reaction of a business owner is to question the commissions involved in selling a business and to try to avoid such “cost items.” “Rarely, though, does a business owner take into account the opportunity costs of not selling at all, or…