Buyer Articles

Are You Cut Out to Own a Business?

By Patriot M&A / March 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Are You Cut Out to Own a Business?

There are clearly qualities that make a person an ideal candidate to be a business owner. On the other side of the coin, however, it’s clear that owning a business isn’t for everyone. Let’s take a look at some of the unique personality aspects that help motivated individuals identify owning a business as a good…

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Can You Buy a Business Without Collateral?

By Patriot M&A / March 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Can You Buy a Business Without Collateral?

If you’ve ever gotten any type of substantial loan, chances are that you’re already familiar with the concept of collateral. This is when something of value is pledged as security. As a result, the lender has something of value that they could potentially take if the loan is not repaid. Collateral is designed to protect…

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What is a Partnership Agreement?

By Patriot M&A / February 22, 2023 / Comments Off on What is a Partnership Agreement?

A partnership agreement is a legal document that provides an outline of how a business will be run. This agreement will often be used by small for-profit businesses when two or more people are involved. It’s an essential document to have, especially in the case when a dispute arises between partners. Even if you have…

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BizBuySell Insight Report for 2022

By Patriot M&A / February 8, 2023 / Comments Off on BizBuySell Insight Report for 2022

BizBuySell has issued their latest insight report, which summarizes market growth and trends from last year. In this report, they have several interesting areas to report including a summary of how lower sales prices and rate hikes impacted the value of businesses in recent months. The report can be found at https://www.bizbuysell.com/insight-report/#reportArchive. Overall Trends in…

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Expectations for Business in 2023

By Patriot M&A / February 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Expectations for Business in 2023

BizBuySell just released its latest insight report, which tracked sales and growth in 2022 and compared it to the prior year. Overall, we are seeing a high demand for service-based businesses as well as an increase in restaurant business sales. The insight report also reveals what business brokers across the country are expecting for 2023…

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5 Elements for Buyers to Investigate

By Patriot M&A / November 16, 2022 / Comments Off on 5 Elements for Buyers to Investigate

When you’re in the process of buying a business, it’s important to stay logical. No matter how good the opportunity may seem at first glance, be sure to carefully evaluate the business in a step-by-step manner. Regardless of how excited you might be about the prospect of ownership; you’ll want to have your guard up…

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What You Need to Know About Partnership Agreements

By Patriot M&A / August 31, 2022 / Comments Off on What You Need to Know About Partnership Agreements

There have been countless instances when someone has gone into business with a relative or close friend and made the mistake of skipping a formal agreement. No matter how good a friend may be, you will always want to get the terms of the partnership in writing. A partnership agreement is a vitally important document…

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A Look at the Market Pulse Report

By Patriot M&A / August 10, 2022 / Comments Off on A Look at the Market Pulse Report

The Market Pulse Report Survey is a resource that has a variety of information that business brokers and M&A advisors regularly utilize to better understand the business landscape. The most recent survey was conducted April 1st to April 15th 2022 and had 360 broker and advisor respondents. It also marked the 40th edition of the…

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Three Reasons Why You Might Want to Own a Business

By Patriot M&A / July 20, 2022 / Comments Off on Three Reasons Why You Might Want to Own a Business

Have you been thinking that business ownership is for you? Many people are committed to the idea of owning a business and work hard to pursue this goal. Of course, the path towards buying a business is indeed complicated and requires a significant investment of not only money but also time. As a result, you’ll…

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4 Takeaways from the Latest BizBuySell Quarterly Report

By Patriot M&A / July 13, 2022 / Comments Off on 4 Takeaways from the Latest BizBuySell Quarterly Report

BizBuySell is an online resource that focuses on offering unique content that specifically addresses the needs of buyers and sellers. To make this happen, BizBuySell has teamed with a range of experienced business brokers who are covering topics relevant to business owners, buyers, and sellers. For example, they feature articles that focus on how to…

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