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Why Politicians Aren’t Good Businesspeople – The Foley Matter Is A Perfect Example

October 4, 2006 Admin AOP

I promise that my blog will not promote any personal political beliefs. However; the recent events surrounding Rep. Mark Foley have my blood boiling and serve to reinforce my long-standing belief that most politicians are losers and would fail miserably…

Key Business Buyer Issues

This Is Crazy Exciting!

September 27, 2006 Admin AOP

Hello all. I am just thrilled to join with Dylan in building this blog. Besides the fact that blogging is the "in" thing (my four young kids tell me I'm pretty cool now), it truly provides a great forum to…

Legal And Financial Issues

FAQs About Business Leases – Frank Answers About Handling Leases In Business For Sale Transactions

September 19, 2006 Admin AOP

Question: I think not enough information is talked about dealing with business leases. What are your thoughts on taking over a lease versus getting a new lease? What is a triple net lease? If your company goes under, how do…

Financing The Purchase

How To Get Business SBA Approved – Doing So As A Seller Can Help Make Your Business More Attractive

September 12, 2006 Admin AOP

Question: How do I get my business SBA approved? It seems like doing so would help to move the sale of my business faster. Thank you. Answer: This is a great question and you should be commended for being proactive…

Valuing A Business

How To Discount Accounts Receivable – Common Practices For Handling AR In Business For Sale Transact

August 29, 2006 Admin AOP

Question:If you buy a business that includes the Accounts Receivable (A/R) do you discount this amount? If so, are there certain percentages that are common for certain industries?Answer:While most small business sales are "asset sales" where the AR generally remains…

Valuing A Business

How To Evaluate Legitimate And Non-Legitimate Addbacks – Making Sense Of The Seller’s Discretionary

August 1, 2006 Admin AOP

Question: When reviewing a company's recast statement, what addbacks are considered legitimate when a buyer is evaluating the cash flow of a business? My understanding of this evaluation process is that Depreciation, Interest, Amortization, and Owner's Salary are the only…

Business Brokers

Using A Business Broker To Sell Your Business – Brokers Can Help Tremendously, Just Be Certain You Hire The Right One.

June 20, 2006 Admin AOP

Question: I have decided to sell my successful business. I am leaning towards selling it on my own. I see all these websites available to list businesses and my inquiries to my accountant and attorney have not been favorable about…

Reviewing Financials

How To Calculate Your ROI When Buying A Business – Should An Owner’s Or Manager’s Salary Be Subtract

June 13, 2006 Admin AOP

Question: I'm interested in buying a business some day, but I have a question about return on investment calculations. When calculating owner benefit/cash flow, do you subtract out a reasonable salary for the owner first and keep everything else that…

Business Brokers

Is Business Brokerage A Good Field To Be In? – Yes! But Make Sure You Get Properly Trained First

June 6, 2006 Admin AOP

Question: I learn a lot from your question and answer section. My questions are: 1) Is business brokering a good business to be in and can you really make good money selling businesses? 2) How do you deal with buyers…

Financing The Purchase

What Are Typical Terms For Seller Notes? – Also, What Are The Advantages Of Seller Financing Versus

May 23, 2006 Admin AOP

Question: I put an LOI on a $1M ecommerce business, and offered 30% down, with a 6% 10-year note. The broker came back and said the terms were way too low, that seller notes should be prime plus 2-3%, like…

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