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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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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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What’s the Value of Using a Business Broker?  A million dollars to this business owner!  

What’s the Value of Using a Business Broker?  A million dollars to this business owner!  

What’s the real value of using a business broker to a business owner/seller? Is it generating inquiries and bringing buyers to the table, drafting the purchase agreement, negotiating the deal…

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Minimizing Taxes without Adversely Affecting Business Value

Minimizing Taxes without Adversely Affecting Business Value

As business brokers, we work with a variety of business owners selling their businesses; and in the course of working with them, we have found a number of common misconceptions. …

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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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7 Ways to Minimize Taxes When Selling your Business

7 Ways to Minimize Taxes When Selling your Business

Most business owners are focused on the value or selling price of their business, but something often overlooked early on is the tax consequences of selling their business and what…

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