Benefits of Private Equity - Selling Businesses to PE Firms It’s no secret that private equity groups, independent sponsors, search funds, holding companies, and family investment offices are actively looking for good acquisitions to add to their deal flow and grow their portfolios. While there are some companies that focus exclusively on turnaround opportunities [...]
The Market Pulse Report, published by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source, compares conditions for businesses sold on Main Street (values of $0-$2MM) to those sold on the Lower Middle Market (values of $2MM-$50MM). The Q1 2022 survey was conducted April 1-15, 2022 and completed by 360 business brokers and M&A [...]
The Hidden Margin Killer - Operating Efficiency We are halfway through the year and experiencing rising costs across the board nationwide. Many businesses are spinning their wheels trying to figure out solutions to the problems before them. While each business is complex and experiences its own unique set of challenges, there is one commonality [...]
Andrew Wahl Joins Indiana Business Advisors Indiana Business Advisors (IBA) is pleased and proud to welcome Andrew Wahl as Business Broker to our firm. Andrew comes to IBA with a solid entrepreneurial background. He started his first business at the age of 16. Today, he is an active senior commercial real estate broker, business [...]
If you’re considering whether or not to sell a business, you may be wondering how long the process takes. While the business exit process varies, most owners can anticipate a six- to nine-month process from signing a listing agreement to closing. Some things, however, impact the length of a business sale. In this article, [...]
Business owners are often surprised to find out just how involved the sales process is. Asking the right questions will help you find an experienced broker who has your best interest in mind. Keep reading to find the top 5 questions to ask when hiring a business broker. 1. Have you had a successful sale [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
