Archives for 2015

Why Sell Your Company?

Selling one's business can be a traumatic and emotional event. In fact, “seller's remorse” is one of the major reasons that deals don't close. The business may have been in the family for generations. The owner may have built it from scratch or bought it and made it very successful. However, there are times when selling is the best course to take. Here are a few of them. Burnout – This is a major reason, according to industry experts, why owners consider selling their business. The long hours … [Read more...]

CABI Brokers Honored By Pratt’s Stats

Pratt's Stats, the leading private company merger and acquisition (M&A) transaction database, announced that four CABI Brokers were honored as the overall 2014 Hall of Fame contributors. Congratulations to the following Brokers and their firms: Paul ChamblissFront Range Business, Inc. Ron ChernakThe FBB Group, Ltd.  Jim DeShayesColorado Business Exchange  Mark DoranChoice Business Opportunities, Ltd.   See the complete Pratt's Stats Hall of … [Read more...]

CABI Annual Membership Meeting – Wednesday, January 21, 2015

 PROGRAM: Learn To Read Body Language Yes, I will attend the meetingNo, I will NOT attend the meeting DetailsCost: Free for CABI Members/$25 for Non-Members (Free for 1st Time Guests)Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2015Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Location: Glenmoor Country Club110 Glenmoor DriveCherry Hills Village, CO 80113303-781-3000Map & DirectionsAgenda5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Dinner Buffet & Cash Bar6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - CABI Business7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Speaker: Traci … [Read more...]

Who Is the Buyer?

Buyers buy a business for many of the same reasons that sellers sell businesses. It is important that the buyer is as serious as the seller when it comes time to purchase a business. If the buyer is not serious, the sale will never close. Here are just a few of the reasons that buyers buy businesses: Laid-off, fired, being transferred (or about to be any of them) Early retirement (forced or not) Job dissatisfaction Desire for more control over their lives Desire to do their own thing A Buyer … [Read more...]

Buying (or Selling) a Business

The following is some basic information for anyone considering purchasing a business. Is may also be of interest to anyone thinking of selling their business. The more information and knowledge both sides have about buying and selling a business, the easier the process will become. A Buyer Profile Here is a look at the make-up of the average individual buyer looking to replace a lost job or wanting to get out of an uncomfortable job situation. The chances are he is a male (however, more women … [Read more...]