Strategies
for Successfully Buying or Selling a Business
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Business Valuation
- Difficulties In Selling A Business Without
A Broker
- The Fair Deal Versus The Best Deal
- Rules Governing Business Brokers
- Finding A Good Business Broker
- Commissions And Fees
- Key Questions To Ask A Business Broker
- Listing Agreements
- Open Agency Listing
- Exclusive Agency Listing
- Exclusive Right to Sell Listing
- Facts And Figures About Businesses For Sale
Chapter 2: Business
Valuation
- A Business Is An Investment
- Ways Of Purchasing A Business
- Hold Harmless Agreement
- Tangible And Intangible Assets
- Five Step Method To Valuing A Business
- Capitalization Of Available Cash Flow
- Other Ways Of Valuing A Business
- Examples Of Businesses With Typical ROI's
- Details Of Valuing The Business
- Examples Of Income Reconstruction Items
- Examples Of Expense Reconstruction Items
- Unreported Cash Sales
- Financing The Purchase Of The Business
- Variables In The Business Valuation
- Comparing Business Operating Statistics
- Key Business Ratios
- Business Valuation Rules Of Thumb
Chapter 3: Buyers
Seeking Sellers
- Examine Your Motivations To Buy A Business
- Sources Of Information On Businesses For Sale
- Motivation For Sellers To Sell
- Buying An Existing Franchise
- Turnaround Situations
- Business Location
- Number Of Businesses For Sale
- Key Questions To Ask A Business Seller
- Checklist Of Steps For Buying A Business
Chapter 4: Accomplishing Due Diligence
- The Due Diligence Process
- Examination And Review
- Interviews And Discussions
- Confirmation, Verification and Validation
- Calculations, Computations And Analysis
Chapter 5: Sellers Seeking Buyers
- The Best Time To Sell A Business
- Preparing A Business For Sale
- Deciding Whether To Use A Business Broker
- Buyer's Financial Qualification Statement
- Types Of Potential Buyers
- Facing The Issue Of "Holding Paper"
- If You've Decided To Do It Yourself
- Checklist Of Steps For Selling A Business
Chapter 6: Conducting Negotiations
- The Three-Step Negotiation Process
- Essential Information Buyers Need
- Finding The Skeletons
- Key Factors In Negotiation
- Earnest Money Agreement
- Identifying Rights To Be Assigned
- Structuring The Business Sale
- Covenant Not To Compete
- Seller's Consulting Contract
- Financing Considerations
- Seller Financing Considerations
- Working With The Deal Killers
- Handling Buyer/Seller Anxiety
- Counteroffers
- The Purchase And Sale Agreement
- Why Some Businesses Don't Sell
- Additional Considerations For A Franchise
Chapter 7: Closing
The Deal
- The Buyer's Responsibilities
- The Seller's Responsibilities
- The Business Broker's Responsibilities
- Closing Checklist
- Chapter 8: Post-Sale And Other Issues
- Take Possession Of The Business
- Maintain The Status Quo
- Other Important Steps To Take
- Preparing A Business Plan
- Help After The Business Sale
- In Summary
Appendix A Strategic Laws Of The Business Buying And Selling Jungle
Appendix B Hold Harmless Agreement
Appendix C Earnest Money Agreement/Letter Of Intent
Appendix D Confidentiality Agreement
Appendix E Buyer's Financial Qualification Statement
Appendix F Covenant Not To Compete
Appendix G Business Purchase and Sale Agreement
Appendix H Glossary of Terms
Appendix I Reader Feedback Request
Index
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