By Alina Niculita – Morones Analytics Jul 12, 2019 While most people understand real estate appraisal, the same cannot be said about business appraisal or business valuation. Real estate appraisal makes sense because it puts a price on houses and commercial properties, which are tangible assets and can be easily accepted as […]
By Clare Lithgow The data for the I-526 Petitions by Entrepreneurs as well as the I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status reveal slower processing times in FY 2019. Here’s the data, a few possible reasons for the slowdown, and what, as an investor, you can do […]
Finding the money to start your own small business can be a challenge. Over the decades, countless people have turned to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for help. A recent Inc. Magazine article, “Kickstart Your Business Dreams with SBA Lending,” by BizBuySell President, Bob House, explored how SBA lending can be […]
Here’s a quick review of the most popular ways businesses get financed: Savings The first and most obvious option is to look at your (non-retirement) savings. If you have mutual funds and other liquid investments, you can liquidate (taxes will be incurred) and apply towards your franchise. Many people feel more secure investing in […]
Normally our are post relate directly to Buying, Selling or improving your business. In this case I found this tidbit on cnet.com compelling and I had to pass on. Steve Whitehill You don’t need a charged phone with a data or Wi-Fi connection to send a text message — Gmail can […]
Lawyer shares insight Miami immigration lawyer who focuses on helping unsuccessful EB-5 investors shares some valuable lessons — all the more important with investment levels rising sharply in a few months. He cites the language barrier, “culture barrier,” and conflicts of interest as reasons why some applicants invest in the wrong […]
THE ‘NIGHT’ CONCERT – A Stand Against Hate! (Note from the editor of the site. Normally, while I find many political and social subject to be of great importance, I feel that they generally are not the proper subject of a business website or a business blog. I find this subject […]
Ever wondered why two seemingly similar companies sell at significantly different multiples? What are buyers considering in ostensibly comparable companies that cause sale price differences? Let’s discuss five key secrets of market multiples: 1. Revenue/Earnings Growth Potential Buyers are willing to pay more for companies with high growth potential than companies […]
After years of delay the Obama-era EB-5 immigration regulations were published on July 24, 2019. You can find a copy of the regulations at this link. You can also find a summary of them here. The regulations only apply to those who file their I-526 Petitions on or after Nov. 21, 2019. Without […]
Appraising Your Business in 60 Minutes! By Glen Cooper, Business Broker / Business Coach – www.ColoradoBusinessBrokers.co There is a simple method for appraising most businesses. Key ter1ns are important to understand. Major exceptions must be noted. A short-cut method is useful because it can give you a general idea of what a business might […]