Eric WilliamsAug 24, 20232 min readWhen selling a business, perfection is not requiredWhile I am a strong advocate for being as prepared as possible for a business sale, I also know that some business owners hesitate to...
Eric WilliamsAug 11, 20233 min readThe important difference between recurring and repeat business when selling a business.Does your business tend to have one-time customers, repeat business, or recurring business? I was talking with a business owner recently...
Eric WilliamsAug 2, 20232 min readSelling a multi-generational businessOne of my favorite cities in the world is Vienna, Austria - it's a place that appreciates design and craftsmanship, with many businesses...
Eric WilliamsJul 24, 20231 min readHow much does your gross margin vary?While businesses often see some level of fluctuation in their net margin from year-to-year, in many well-run businesses gross profit...
Eric WilliamsJul 10, 20231 min readUnion's impact on selling a businessA business that is unionized is often not viewed positively by prospective business buyers, and will usually limit the number of buyers...
Eric WilliamsJun 21, 20231 min readHigh concentration of revenue by product / serviceOne of the risk factors that business buyers look at is the concentration of revenue coming from its products or services. For example,...