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Steps for a Successful Closing
The closing is a pivotal moment in the history of a business as it marks the formal transfer of a business from one party to the next. Behind every successful closing is months of focus and hard work. Simply stated, a successful closing doesn’t just happen, but is instead the byproduct of extensive negotiations. One key document to utilize in the closing process is the Purchase and Sales...Read More![](https://www.gatewaybusinessadvisors.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bigstock-Businessman-Looking-Through-A-6856390.jpg)
Lack of Experience Can Be a True Deal Killer
Most business owners are experts at running their specific businesses. They are not necessarily experts at selling businesses. This is where working with a seasoned brokerage professional can prove to be invaluable. As it turns out, there are endless examples of people trying to save money by simply finding an MBA to handle the sale of their business. Owners often will trust this person...Read More![](https://www.gatewaybusinessadvisors.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bigstock-proud-family-business-partners-15610511.jpg)
What to Consider Before Handing Your Business Over to the Next Generation
No business owner will be able to stay with their business indefinitely. For this reason, you will either have to eventually sell or hand your business off to the next generation. Let’s take a closer look at the concept of handing a business over to a family member and how you can make sure that the business is in optimal shape when the time comes. If you want your business to be prepared...Read More![](https://www.gatewaybusinessadvisors.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bigstock-Two-business-colleagues-at-mee-101229776.jpg)
What Can Negatively Impact Your Chances of a Sale?
The last thing that any business owner wants is for a sale to fall through over something that was completely preventable. The good news is that with proper preparation and planning, these mistakes can be minimized or avoided altogether. Workforce Issues One of the top mistakes that business owners can make is allowing for an unstable workforce. It should come as no surprise that prospective...Read More![](https://www.gatewaybusinessadvisors.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bigstock-Two-Businessman-Sitting-And-Lo-237211831.jpg)