Articles on Practicing Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
One of the major things buyers worry about most when purchasing a business is transferability. I’ve said this before, but when you’re evaluating listings, you’ll find yourself wondering, “That’s great that this seller has seen this type of performance with the business. But what’s going
Investors: a hot topic in the acquisitions world. There’s so much to gain from working with the right ones, but if you choose the wrong ones, your business can end in disaster. Because of the
Stocks, bonds, ETFs, index funds, real estate, crypto, retirement accounts, collectibles, precious metals… What do all these things have in common? These are the most commonly advertised vehicles for wealth generation. However, with 89.9% of
“When should I buy? When should I sell?” These are some of the most common questions I get from buyers and sellers alike. They’re up there with: how can I finance a business acquisition, what
“Walker, it’s easy for you to support acquisition entrepreneurship. You’ve been doing this only during decreased interest rate environments.” That’s only partially true. I currently own businesses with outstanding loans to their name, so I’m
“What do I need to evaluate in a business to determine if it will make a good acquisition or not?” This is the question that weighs heaviest on the hearts and minds of buyers in
Inflation is on everyone’s mind and rightfully so. Inflation has risen to the highest level it’s been in decades, and it doesn’t look like it’s lessening anytime soon. Everyone is talking about inflation because the
Having access to SBA loans to help fund your business acquisition and build your wealth is one of the best financing opportunities available to you. Prior to 2018, there wasn’t a financing option available to
90% of people who look at buying businesses never do. Why? To put it simply, they haven’t gone into the search process with the right mindset. Although people are attracted to the prospect of buying
There’s no better way to build personal wealth than to buy a business. Baby Boomers are retiring in droves, many of them ready to exit profitable businesses they’ve built over the last few decades. And
As you move forward on your journey as an acquisition entrepreneur, you might come across the term Indication of Interest (IOI). What does it mean, and how is it used? Although it sounds very similar
“A business owner is only going to sell if they’re at a point of distress.” A student in a class I taught recently said that. Do you agree? This is actually a common misconception people
In an ideal world, we would be able to finance our business acquisitions purely through cash. We wouldn’t have to obtain financing, complete all the paperwork, maintain good credit, and delay the acquisition process even
When buying a business, there are many things that can get in the way of closing the deal. The seller can back out or due diligence uncovers an issue with the company you didn’t anticipate,
Many investors and entrepreneurs are drawn to the idea of starting a fund. Why? Because being part of a fund can provide an unbeatable return on your money. Today we discuss everything you want to
What separates Shark Tank contestants who successfully convince investors to invest in their businesses versus those who don’t? It comes down to knowing your business thoroughly and giving the investors confidence that you’re the person
Having investors on your team is like marriage – it can be a great thing if done with the right person. But with the wrong person? It can destroy a business. More important than finding
If you’re like most of our buyers in the Acquisition Lab, you may be calculating how large of a business you can afford based on how much you have saved up for a down payment.
At the end of the day, investors care about two things: income and appreciation. Depending on how the deal is structured, an investor’s returns may come from selling an appreciating asset or dividends paid out
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