Signing A Letter of Intent At some point in the process of selling a business, a buyer may submit an offer via a Letter of Intent (frequently referred to as an LOI). An offer may also consist of a proposed purchase agreement which governs all facets of the transaction and is the formal contract used … Read more
Expert Business Broker Communicates Effectively A major factor in closing any business deal is communication. The business broker for a business deal must ensure that both the buyer and the seller properly communicate their goals, intentions, and statements to one another. Effective communication is the key when it comes to holding a deal together through … Read more
What is an E2 Visa? An E2 Investor Visa allows an individual to enter and work in the United States based on an investment in a U.S. Business. In recent years, many non-U.S. citizens living overseas have gained U.S. citizenship by buying a business in the United States. A very common destination spot for such … Read more
Healthcare Business Sales in South Florida Healthcare related businesses in the South Florida market are always in demand. Our area’s high Medicare and senior citizen population, along with the constant influx of baby boomers, make healthcare companies in South Florida a hot commodity among many investors and entrepreneurs. Home-healthcare companies, physical therapy centers, nurse registries, … Read more
Conduct Due Diligence Before Purchasing A Business. In a general sense, due diligence in the context of business sales refers to researching and analyzing a business in preparation for a transaction. But what is ‘formal due diligence’? When should it start? Formal due diligence refers to the buyer’s investigatory phase of a business when the … Read more
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill Have Confidence When Buying or Selling Businesses Selling or purchasing a business requires confidence. A seller must have the confidence that the asking price is fair, and the buyer must have the confidence that the price … Read more
Franchise Sales in South Florida Franchises are quite common these days. There are nearly 800,000 franchised businesses in the United States. Everything from pizza places to hotels are offered via franchises. Because of the excellent climate and demographics, many buyers wish to purchase franchised businesses in the South Florida area. When it comes time to … Read more
All Potential Business Buyer Must be Qualified Whether one is a cash buyer or seeking external financing, every prospective buyer in a business must be properly qualified. A qualified buyer involves completing and signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and showing one’s financial ability to buy the business. In some cases, a qualified buyer also involves … Read more