Clear A New Lease With The Landlord Before You Sell Your Business. A lease is a contract that represents the right to operate a business from rented premises. It is a legally binding contract between the landlord and the tenant. It sets out the terms, conditions and rights as well as the obligations of both […] The post The Landlord and Lease Contingency in Selling a Business appeared first on Certified Business Brokers ..read more

6 Steps in the Buying Process Step 1: Self Assessment When you meet with a Business Broker, be prepared to discuss your background, work experience and financial ability to purchase a business. A Business Broker cannot adequately help you find a company that meets your needs without this knowledge. A personal resume and financial statement […] The post Buying A Business – The Sequence of Events appeared first on Certified Business Brokers ..read more

Why Should the Seller of a Small Business Consider Financing the Deal? One of the best ways to finance the acquisition of a business for a buyer is through the seller. The seller’s willingness to provide financing will be influenced by the buyer’s qualifications and by his or her own requirements such as tax considerations […] The post Seller Financing in a Small Business Sale appeared first on Certified Business Brokers ..read more

  Sustaining established family-owned businesses into the next generation is an important issue for rural community leaders. Many small rural businesses are family-owned, but statistics show that few survive beyond retirement of the current owner. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, only 30% of all family businesses succeed to the second generation. And of […] The post Generational Small Business Transfer appeared first on Certified Business Brokers ..read more

  Whether you are buying or selling a business, your accountant can make or break the deal. If you choose to engage advisors, such as a CPA, to assist you in the sale or purchase of a business, it is important that they be deal friendly and transaction experienced. They must have a clear understanding […] The post Buying or Selling a Business? What is the CPA’s Role? appeared first on Certified Business Brokers ..read more

  Closing the deal can be the most challenging part of buying or selling an operating business. Valuations, investigations, and negotiations are complete and now it’s a matter of getting everything into writing in a form that satisfies everyone so that the transfer of ownership of the business can take place. However, you can definitely count on someone getting cold […] The post The Seller Remorse Stage of Selling a Business appeared first on Certified Business Brokers ..read more

Former Chairman of SCORE® Houston, a Nonprofit Organization, Takes Mission to Private Sector — the Small Business Marketplace HOUSTON, TX — (MARKET WIRE) — February 21, 2007 — After serving three years as Chair and Vice Chair of Houston Chapter of SCORE®, Thomas Pence, an expert in global trade and logistics, shifts back into the small business marketplace to […] The post Houston Economy Surpasses Expectations — Stirs Small Business Activity appeared first on Certified Business Brokers ..read more

When buying or selling a business, it is critically important that you evaluate the lease. It is a strange phenomenon that otherwise savvy business people will treat leases as a secondary concern. However, problematic terms in a lease can literally force you to pack up a business and move. This would not only be a […] The post The Often-Overlooked Importance of Leases appeared first on Certified Business Brokers ..read more

HOUSTON, TX (PRWEB) February 7, 2007 – As the prospects of political turmoil and economic instability develop in Latin America, Houston business brokers see increased inquiries about buying a business. Business Brokers in Houston, Texas, are noticing an increase in activity as some countries in Latin America experience political turmoil with leftist governments taking Office. The number of […] The post Beneficial Entrepreneurial Immigration on the Rise in Houston appeared first on Certified Business Brokers ..read more

You are the heart of American commerce. You are a small business owner. You’ve built your business up over time.  We recognize and applaud your achievements.  We are much like you in that nearly all of us have walked in your shoes by owning and running a company ourselves. Now you are considering letting go.  […] The post Selling a Business is about Process and Knowledge appeared first on Certified Business Brokers ..read more