With market uncertainty increasing, when to engage with a Merger & Acquisition(M&A) Advisor is becoming even more important. Our firm often comes across business owners who could have made key strategic changes years ago that would have made the ownership transition much smoother and more profitable at the closing table. Because market and industry conditions …
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FBB Group’s own Chris Fagnant joins Nana Bonsu on the Build Value By Choice Podcast to discuss making your business more sellable. Chris has unique experience that gives him an expanded understanding of the manufacturing industry as well as the business sellers perspective. He uses this background to help businesses identify and optimize value. So …
In the evolving world of business transactions, there remain 3 general types of professionals who play a critical role in facilitating successful transactions: Business Brokers, M&A Advisors (Mergers and Acquisitions Advisors), and Investment Bankers. While these professionals often work in similar areas, they differ significantly in their roles, expertise, and the types of transactions they …
In an uncertain economy, selling a business can be a challenging endeavor. One critical factor that can significantly impact the sale process is the pricing strategy. Overpricing a business in the hopes of the numbers “catching up” with the asking price may seem tempting, but it can lead to adverse outcomes. The following are the potential negative …
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A special thanks to host Mark Imperial and Business Innovators for the interview of our very own President of The FBB Group, Rob Amerine. Watch, listen or read the interview transcript as Mark and Rob discuss some outstanding insights for business owners. Podcast Transcript Mark’s Introduction: This segment is all about preparing your business for …
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Success Fees When Selling a Business The continual upheavals in the market today have forced many business owners to re-evaluate their expenses. In many cases, those expenditures that are not directly related to revenue are decreased such as marketing, training, and hiring budgets. When it comes to selling a business, it is hard not to …
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The recent bank collapses have triggered large waves of additional uncertainty throughout our economy, already weakened by increasing inflation and interest rates. While our firm represents primarily lower middle market, privately held businesses, these unexpected shifts in the banking system have had direct impacts on the sale of businesses regardless of the size. Yet, even …
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Our very own Rob Amerine spoke on the KRDO Radio show ‘The Extra’ with Justin Hermes on March 3rd, 2023. Listen in as he talks about the important role the FBB Group plays in business transactions, Colorado’s business climate, SBA Loans and planning for acquisitions in 2023. Podcast Transcript JUSTIN: Alright folks, we are back …
Our firm meets regularly with business owners who have had their businesses valued by a 3rd party. While these valuations can provide some good insights, invariably, the valuations often don’t adequately address the intangibles in the business that go beyond the financial statements. Of course, there are exceptions, but too often 3rd party valuations fail …
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When an offer is presented to a seller, how the buyer plans to address working capital is an important consideration. As the cost of capital has increased over this past year, working capital has become more and more of a negotiation point between buyers and sellers. Without a good understanding of the working capital requirements …
