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Is Now a Good Time To Sell Or Buy A Business

Is Now a Good Time To Sell Or Buy A Business

How will the 2023 economy affect small businesses? 2023 Q1 Update Top investment banks and economists including JP Morgan, The Conference Board, Deloitte, and the IMF are still projecting a…

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New SBA Lending Rules 2023, Good News for Selling Your Business & Buying a Business

New SBA Lending Rules 2023, Good News for Selling Your Business & Buying a Business

Change is the heartbeat of progress, effective August 1st, 2023, the SBA updated its SOP with new rules simplifying SBA 7a business acquisition loans and easing serval restrictions on lending…

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Unveiling Hidden Acquisition Gems: Construction & Contractor Businesses are Lucrative Targets

Unveiling Hidden Acquisition Gems: Construction & Contractor Businesses are Lucrative Targets

When it comes to acquisitions, construction and contractor businesses often find themselves overlooked, burdened by misconceptions and stigmas. The prevailing belief is that these businesses are cyclical, riskier than their…

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Unlock Your Success With a Business Broker

Unlock Your Success With a Business Broker

The Business Brokerbusiness business broker industry refers to the industry where individuals or companies act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers, facilitating various types of transactions. Business brokers play a…

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Great Resignation Drives Business Acquisitions & Business Sales

Great Resignation Drives Business Acquisitions & Business Sales

Bill Grunau has been an Orange County business broker for over 20 years and as the founder of Pacific Business Sales. Recently, he did an informative podcast with Mark Imperial of the Business…

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Corporate Counsel’s Corner: Stock Sale vs Asset Sale; Which One is Better?

Corporate Counsel’s Corner: Stock Sale vs Asset Sale; Which One is Better?

When buying or selling a corporation one of the primary considerations is how to approach the sale – should it be a transfer of assets or stocks? You may be…

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Will Prime Rate Increases Affect Small & Mid-Sized Business Sales and Acquisitions?

Will Prime Rate Increases Affect Small & Mid-Sized Business Sales and Acquisitions?

May 2023 UpdateFed Increases Federal Funds rate by 0.25% to 5% to 5.25% The May rate hike by the Federal Reserve is the 10th interest rate increase in just over…

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5 SBA Loan Myths + 7 Steps to Getting an SBA loan for Business Buyers-Sellers

5 SBA Loan Myths + 7 Steps to Getting an SBA loan for Business Buyers-Sellers

SBA financing is a win-win for business buyers and sellers.  Getting an SBA Loan to buy or finance the sale of a business is a great way for buyers to…

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COVID Relief Act has 6 Months No Payments on New SBA Loans in 2021; plus PPP 2021!

COVID Relief Act has 6 Months No Payments on New SBA Loans in 2021; plus PPP 2021!

Great news for business owners-sellers and business buyers in 2021!  6 Months No Payments on New SBA Loans from February thru September 2021 plus PPP Loan Program 2021!  The COVID…

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UCLA 2021 Economic Forecast, Get Ready for the Roaring 20’s!

UCLA 2021 Economic Forecast, Get Ready for the Roaring 20’s!

UCLA economists are predicting an economic rebound in 2021 after a few weak months in early 2021.  Basically it will be a continued gloomy COVID winter, with a spring rebound…

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