What can cause a transaction to fail?

We know that beyond the dollars involved, once the letter of intent is accepted by all, there is still a long way to go, and this does not guarantee that the transaction will be concluded. There can be elements of diligence that stand out, uncontrollable ones, and...

What can be negotiated?

The price and terms of payment The sale of a business is made up of a host of variables that affect the total value of the transaction. Obviously, we naturally think of the price of the transaction, the amount paid at the closing, the balance of sale, what are the...

Ideas to reduce a price gap

Very often there is a discrepancy between the value expected by the seller and what a buyer is willing to pay.  The seller often wants to consider emotional factors, or he wants to maintain his lifestyle after the sale, or he discounts potential gains to come! Here...

What is the right amount of a balance of sale?

When an entrepreneur sells his company, he would ideally like to have 100% of his money at the closing of the transaction; this happens very rarely, and usually can exist when it is an asset sale. When talking about selling shares, there are three main reasons for the...

How long should a transition be

Vendors always ask us the famous question: “How long should I stay? » The answer can be rather different based on the company and situation. Everything is possible, but this will possibly impact the purchase price. You, the entrepreneur spent years building your...