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Straight Talk on Buying, Selling and Valuing a Business

Practical guidance for Mid-Atlantic owners and buyers, written from the closing table.

Should You Sell Your Business Yourself or Hire a Broker?

Selling on your own saves a fee and costs time, confidentiality and negotiating leverage. Here is how to decide which route fits your business.

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Business?

Most sales take months, not weeks. Here is where the time goes, what slows deals down and how to keep yours moving.

How Much Is My Business Worth? 5 Factors That Determine Value

Two businesses with the same revenue can sell for very different prices. These five factors explain why.

5 Things Buyers Look for in a Business Before They Make an Offer

See your company through a buyer's eyes. These are the questions every serious buyer asks before putting a number on paper.

The Role of an M&A Advisor in Successful Business Transactions

What an M&A advisor actually does, how it differs from a business broker, and when the extra expertise pays for itself.

How to Sell a Business in the Mid-Atlantic: A Step-by-Step Guide

From the first valuation to the closing table, a practical sequence for owners in Virginia, DC, Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania.

M&A Trends Mid-Atlantic Business Owners Should Know

Consolidation, buyer financing and a wave of owner retirements are shaping the market for privately held companies along the corridor.

Why Mid-Atlantic Business Owners Should Use a Local M&A Advisor

National reach matters. So does knowing the market, the lenders and the attorneys down the street. Here is why local experience changes outcomes.

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