William Bruce Accredited Business Intermediary, Senior Valuation Analyst

You’ve probably spent years building your business.  And so, when it comes time to exit, how can you increase the chances of a successful transition?

Retaining an experienced business broker is a good place to start.

Our friends at Hatchit.us have written an excellent article discussing seven reasons why a business seller should consider bringing an experienced business broker on board for the project.  The seven points discussed are:

1. Accurate business valuation and financials

2. Effective marketing

3. The right buyers at the table

4. Effective negotiation

5. An outsourced, efficient process

6. Confidential dialog

7. Documentation

To read the article by Hatchit.us discussing these reasons in detail, please visit https://www.hatchit.us/7-reasons-to-hire-a-business-broker/.

Other articles that might be of interest:

• The 3 Most Critical Issues in Buying or Selling a Business
• Using Convenient Rules-of-Thumb to Quickly Estimate the Value of a Business
• What Are the Discretionary Earnings of a Business?

Our practice since 1986 has included business valuation, mergers, sales, and acquisitions.  If we can assist in your project, please don’t hesitate to call or email with the contact information below.  Confidentiality is assured.

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William Bruce is an Accredited Business Intermediary (ABI) and Senior Valuation Analyst (SVA) assisting buyers and sellers of privately held businesses in the transfer of ownership.  He currently serves as president of the American Business Brokers Association.  His practice includes consulting services nationally on issues of business valuation and transfer.   With offices in Fairhope, Alabama and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he may be reached at (251) 990-5934 (Fairhope), 225-465-5799 (Baton Rouge) or by email at Will@WilliamBruce.org.