Selling a business involves complex financial considerations, especially regarding taxes. Understanding the tax implications of selling a business is crucial for owners, as these factors directly affect the final proceeds of the sale. Sellers can make informed decisions and potentially reduce their tax liabilities by learning how the sale of a business is taxed and leveraging expert guidance.

Selling a business is a significant decision that requires careful consideration. Many business owners ask, "Is now the right time to sell?" That’s a harder question to answer than it might seem. If you’re considering selling, make sure to consider all the factors before you do. This guide will help you fully understand everything that’s at play when choosing if and when to sell your business.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are key strategies for business growth and restructuring. Business owners looking to sell must understand the types of M&A transactions. Purpose Equity provides advisory services, which can help maximize business value through sell-side and buy-side advisory, as well as capital raising opportunities.

Selling a business requires a strategic approach and meticulous preparation. For business owners, the journey involves understanding the process, compiling key documents, and following a structured plan to maximize outcomes. This selling a business checklist offers a step-by-step guide to navigating the process, from assessing your business’s value to finalizing the deal.

In this guide, explore the pros and cons of selling to a private equity firm, what typically happens post-acquisition, and how Purpose Equity’s tailored advisory services support business owners through every stage of the process.

Family businesses often carry legacies that span generations, but with succession comes the challenge of ensuring a smooth and effective transition. As a business owner, you want your hard work to continue flourishing, but achieving a seamless transfer of ownership requires careful planning and consideration. Purpose Equity specializes in ensuring continued success for your business. 

When it comes to selling a business, the role of a business broker can be crucial. But what is a business broker, and what do they do? Explore the definition of a business broker and its importance in selling a business.

If you’re looking to value your business, you’re likely considering many factors. One important aspect is understanding the difference between financial metrics like EBITDA and EBITA. If this is your first encounter with these terms, we’ll clarify their meanings and explain how each one impacts the valuation of your company.

Valuing a business is a crucial step in the selling process and tends to impact the outcome of the deal significantly. Knowing how to value a business will give owners a leg up during the selling process. You’ll need to learn if you don’t know how to do that. Explore various business valuation methods, why an accurate valuation is crucial, and how Purpose Equity’s sell-side advisory services can be a major help.

Fast forward from Part 1 seven years, to the summer of 2020. We were in the process of helping a business owner consider his exit options.

It was April 2012. I was nine months out of big law, working at a small investment banking firm.