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Articles on Practicing Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
There is Never a Bad Time to Buy a Good Business: How to Make Acquisition Decisions During Times of Economic Uncertainty
https://vimeo.com/707825917 Lately, given the current economic marketplace, many people have asked: “Walker, what do you think about the economy? Is it a good time or a bad time to buy a business?” It is true, interest rates are increasing but from my experience – There is never a bad time to buy a good business!
4 Pathways to Becoming an Acquisition Entrepreneur
Embarking into acquisition entrepreneurship is an incredible risk that offers significant financial and personal payoffs. For those with the proper disposition, a keen eye for spotting potential, and a mind for numbers, acquisitions entrepreneurship (AE) can be the adventure of a lifetime. But how do you get started as an acquisition entrepreneur? First of all,
The Art of Preparing Your First Offer
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/476845390 Buying a new business for the first time can be an exciting new venture. Acquiring a business instead of starting one from scratch inherently carries different risks but higher likelihood of success because you can already look at the business cash flow, its assets, operations, and profits before investing your time and money in
What Every Buyer Needs to Know About Working Capital
After you have successfully bought a business, you need to have an appropriate amount of working capital to maintain the everyday operations. Working Capital is defined as the amount of cash required to operate a business efficiently. I think it’s important to note that working capital can be something that your financial due diligence team
Asset Sale and Stock Sale: Definitions, Differences, and Advantages
One of the biggest conflicts that exist within transactions is the type of deal you’re doing – asset sale or stock sale. Buyers typically prefer assets and sellers prefer stock sales. The key for any acquisition entrepreneur is understanding the big differences between both these types of sales. In this piece, I’ll help you navigate
Business Impact: The Invisible Driver of Business Value
If you are looking to acquire a business, the first thing you need to consider is the value of that business. There are many metrics that can help you determine the company’s health before acquiring it. These may include financial history, management, owner’s involvement, customer diversity, competition, relationships, and sustainable growth in revenues. While financial
