It takes a while for an owner to decide to sell their business. Most of the companies I help are sellers who are getting ready to retire; studies show that 40 percent of small business owners are baby boomers born…
When you land your first big customer, it feels like a real win. And it is – as long as it doesn’t remain your biggest account. Especially in the lawn and landscape business, having too much revenue coming from too…
Now that we have your attention, let’s establish that you probably can’t sell your business by February 14th this year. But there are plenty of reasons why bringing it up over dinner that night may make your evening really special.…
It’s a standard reply for Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964.) If you ask them what the definition of “old” is, they’ll almost always say that it’s ten years older than they are right now. If you ask…
You’ve been planning for this for months, maybe even years. You’ve built a great business that you’re proud of, but it’s time to retire and move on to the next phase of your life. It feels like a very personal…
We are seeing lots of interest right now from buyers pursuing lawn and landscape maintenance companies. There’s good reason for that. If the economy does start to slow down (and it will eventually), landscaping is one of the few service…
It’s the first and probably most important question I get from every business owner: what is my lawn or landscape business worth? If you’re ready to sell, you probably have a lot of reasons for wanting to get out of…
If you’re getting ready to sell your business, an experienced business broker is one of the most important assets you can add to your team. The right broker will help you value your business, avoid pitfalls and costly mistakes, and…
If you’re considering selling your lawn or landscape business, you’re also hoping to get the maximum value from an offer. The good news is that the factors that help buyers make higher bids are within your control. Here are some…