Seller Articles

How to Save a Deal

By Patriot M&A / April 3, 2024 / Comments Off on How to Save a Deal

Few business owners truly understand the complex dynamics of making a deal. Having never participated in selling a business before, the majority of business owners are blissfully unaware of what it takes to turn the dream of selling a business into a reality. Having a brokerage professional by their side is an easy way for…

Read More

How Business Owners Can Leverage AI

By Patriot M&A / March 23, 2024 / Comments Off on How Business Owners Can Leverage AI

Artificial Intelligence has certainly received more than a bit of attention in the last two years. It’s no wonder that many business owners wonder how best to use this tool to gain an edge over the competition. Currently, the cost of ChatGPT-4 is only $20 per month, which is a very nominal cost considering its…

Read More

Options for Family Owned Businesses

By Patriot M&A / March 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Options for Family Owned Businesses

If you own a family-owned business, you may feel as though there are more factors to consider when it’s time to sell. In this article, we’ll examine some of the best options that business owners can use. You’ll want to keep in mind that both internal and external strategies are available to you. Let’s take…

Read More

Understanding the Modern Buyer

By Patriot M&A / March 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Understanding the Modern Buyer

A key part of the American Dream is the notion of being financially independent and controlling one’s own fate. While times have changed, the idea of the American Dream is alive and well. Entrepreneurs have long realized that one of the quickest ways of achieving this dream is to own a successful business.  The majority…

Read More

The Top Four Reasons Why Deals Fall Apart

By Patriot M&A / March 2, 2024 / Comments Off on The Top Four Reasons Why Deals Fall Apart

It takes a lot of work to buy or sell a business. When a once promising deal is not successful, this can be due to a wide array of reasons. However, understanding the reasons why a deal can fall apart in advance can serve to dramatically increase your odds of success. Some of the reasons…

Read More

6 Critically Important Aspects of Due Diligence

By Patriot M&A / February 24, 2024 / Comments Off on 6 Critically Important Aspects of Due Diligence

Performing due diligence as a part of your company’s annual review is a smart move and one that can help your business in a range of ways. Through this means, if the day comes that you need or want to sell, then you’re ready to go. There are six key areas of due diligence that…

Read More

7 Important Questions to Ask Yourself When Selling a Business

By Patriot M&A / February 10, 2024 / Comments Off on 7 Important Questions to Ask Yourself When Selling a Business

There is no denying the fact that for most people, the decision to buy or sell a business is one of the most important professional and financial decisions that they will ever make. Let’s turn our attention to some of the key questions you’ll need to ask. 1. What is really for sale? You’ll need…

Read More

Steps for a Successful Closing

By Patriot M&A / February 3, 2024 / Comments Off on 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…

Read More

Lack of Experience Can Be a True Deal Killer

By Patriot M&A / January 27, 2024 / Comments Off on 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…

Read More

What to Consider Before Handing Your Business Over to the Next Generation

By Patriot M&A / January 20, 2024 / Comments Off on 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…

Read More