In response to the disruption to businesses from the coronavirus, we want to be able to provide resources to help small business owners during this time. If we can be of a resource, please do not hesitate to reach out and contact IBA with your questions about the impact of this current economic state and [...]
Business Owner Retirement & Exit Planning As Indiana business brokers, we see that the largest asset business owners have is their business and most have not done any type of exit planning. Some may have all of their net worth tied up in this illiquid asset. The majority of owners haven’t saved adequately outside [...]
5 Signs That Your Business Is Too Dependent On You If you were to draw a picture that visually represents your role in your business, what would it look like? Are you at the top of an organizational chart, or stuck in the middle of your business like a hub in a bicycle wheel? [...]
Mergers and Aquisitions At Indiana Business Advisors, we take mergers and acquisitions seriously. As brokers, we help our clients buy and sell private businesses, aligning the interests of all parties for mutual agreement and satisfaction. Read on for five frequently-asked questions about business mergers and acquisitions. 1. What do you mean by mergers and [...]
Hitting the Bull's Eye: Targets & Marketing Appropriately Why do entrepreneurs go outside their bull’s eye? When you’re a self-funded start-up, you’re scrambling — just trying to bootstrap your way to a company. You don’t have a lot of money to invest in formal marketing, so you rely on word-of-mouth and referrals. This also [...]
Focus on Your Business Multiple If you’re spending too much time and effort on increasing your profit, you could find yourself diminishing the overall value of your business. The solution? Focus on driving your business multiple. Driving your business multiple will ultimately help you grow your company value, improve your profit and redeem your [...]
10 Burning FAQ from Buyers No matter the size of the business, Buyers typically have the same types of questions. Whether the interested party is an individual or a private equity group, Buyers have similar concerns. Read below for the most common burning questions from Buyers looking to acquire a business. 1. Why Are [...]
Is Your Business Even Saleable? Information on Preparing to Sell a Business You are an expert at running your business, but you need an expert to help you navigate the complexities of selling a business. Most business owners are afraid to begin or don’t understand the analysis process that must take place long before [...]
