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Looking to buy a business? Have you ever wondered why some business acquisitions seem to hit a snag right out of the gate? In our journey working with thousands of business transactions, we've seen a pattern: newcomers to the acquisition game often struggle with due diligence. What goes wrong, and how can you steer clear of these pitfalls? ➡ Spotting the Details: It’s tricky, right? Without previous experience, it's all too easy to miss the little things in financial or legal docs that can hugely impact the business's value. ➡ Risking It All: And then there’s risk—without enough experience, it’s tough to spot all the potential traps waiting in the wings of a deal. ➡ Getting the Price Right: How much is too much? Without a solid grip on valuation techniques, you might end up paying more than you should, or worse, walking away from a great deal because you underestimated its worth. 🚀 Feeling a bit daunted? Here’s a friendly tip: Lean on the experts. Bring experienced advisors on board, and dive deep into learning the essentials of due diligence and business valuation. It’s like having a GPS in the complex journey of buying a business. Thinking of making a business acquisition and want to do it right? Why not chat with someone who’s been down this road? Feel free to drop me a message or let’s start a conversation right here on how to make your investment a success! #BusinessAcquisition #DueDiligence #InvestmentTips #BusinessValuation #Entrepreneurship #valuation #qualityofearnings Peak Business Valuation

Do not buy a business or invest in a project before doing this. Understanding the intrinsic value of a business is crucial before making a purchase. In our latest video, we explain the importance of conducting a financial model to establish this value. Using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) financial model, you can easily view the value of a business or project. This powerful tool helps you make informed decisions, ensuring you invest wisely. Watch the video to learn how financial modeling can provide clarity and confidence in your business acquisitions. ... #FinancialModeling #BusinessValuation #DCFFinancialModel #InvestmentStrategies #BusinessAcquisition #SAZBusinessConsultancy #Finance #BusinessGrowth #Investors #FinancialPlanning #BusinessTips #Entrepreneurship #sazbizconsult

As a M&A buyer, how can you buy the same company with less equity capital, yet become more competitive in your proposals to sellers? Here's how we can help you through a Real Estate Sale & Leaseback: Thanks to Sébastien Chartier for the feature

Hot off the press! Sharing a link to the just release BDC study into Business Acquisitions (M&A) in Canada. The Study notes that the number of transactions for M&A was down 25% Nationally between 2022 and 2023. Looking at the transactions I have personally been able to support on Vancouver Island this past year, it seems our market has experienced surprising strength and resiliency in light of the challenges caused by higher interest rates, higher valuations, and more difficult access to capital. Always nice when our Vancouver Island community is positive outlier. Download the free study below for an interesting perspective of the national trends in M&A and also to learn about best practices to increase the likelihood of a successful acquisition/transaction. https://lnkd.in/eXKCu2Eq

Have you ever considered owning your own business but don't want to deal with the risks and pitfalls of a start-up? How about buying a business instead! The current economic slowdown is a blessing in disguise for entrepreneurs looking to purchase a business - it has created lower acquisition costs and an abundance of companies for sale. Download BDC's latest study to learn more, then get in touch to see how we can make your dream business happen!

How your schedule looks like between Christmas and New Year's Eve? I do some preparation work with our team and scheduling meetings for January. What works for you? Having time off or still working today? === We work with and partner with business owners who need support to grow their business. With the network of business investors, we invest in and/or buy businesses. We also work with high net worth investors who are looking for businesses with £500k net profit. Visit our website (in profile) or follow us Prosperitas Investment Group ---- ☎ If you are looking to grow or sell your business, contact me. #planning #scheduling #timemanagement #investing #acquisition #partnership #business

"Recently we purchased one business that we doubled and sold it in a year for 2.5X what we bought it for. More recently, we've been looking at buying larger businesses doing 20,000 MRR plus and repeating this playbook. Typically on the growth side, we look for what we call product led growth companies, so think of any kind of product where you can just go and sign up without having to talk to a salesperson or book a meeting, etc. just to get access to the product. So that's called product led growth and we tend to like companies that have this built in because it tends to be a way for us to create content and bring people to the site." - XO Capital #investmentopportunity #passiveincome #alternativeinvestments #passiveinvesting #privateequity #investors #investing #investments #cashflow #alternativeasset

🔍 Expert Insights: How Real Estate Sale & Leaseback can revolutionize M&A strategy   Are you seeking strategic advantages in your acquisitions? 🚀 Let's delve into how Real Estate Sale & Leaseback can be your secret weapon to acquiring companies with less capital, reduced dilution, and increased competitiveness in the bidding process. 📝 Check out our latest article by Mathew Wainwright, Director of European Transactions at Ascension Advisory, where he uncovers the transformative potential of Real Estate Sale & Leaseback in M&A transactions.   👉 Here's a sneak peek: - Understanding the landscape: with SFs eyeing lower-middle market companies and Private Equity reshaping acquisition strategies, differentiation is key for success. - Solving common challenges: explore how Real Estate Sale & Leaseback can address issues like fluctuating exit multiples, complex operational management, and the need for additional working capital. - Unlocking the power of arbitrage: learn how simultaneous Real Estate Sale & Leaseback and M&A transactions can create significant arbitrage, empowering SFs to be more competitive. Curious to learn more? Dive into the full article... #EntrepreneurshipThroughAcquisitions #EtA #SearchFund #SearchFunds #BusinessAcquisitions #SmallBusinessAcquisition #SearchFundsNews #MergersAndAcquisitions #Finance #Entrepreneurship

What can Search Funds do with a Sale and Leaseback? More than you think! Check out the article by Mathew Wainwright, now featured in Search Funds News 🗞️

A surprising 33% of UK business owners have no idea what their own business is worth. New research has found a blind spot in the operations of a significant amount of business owners. If you have an exit strategy but don't have an up-to-date valuation, your plans may not be as viable as you first envisaged. #ukbusiness, #businesssales