We spend a lot of time with owner operators helping them plan their transition strategies. There is often a strong emotional connection for a business from the owner that has built the business from scratch and devoted many hours – possibly decades – of their life to making it grow. When a buyer gets involved …
The easy answer? When you don’t need to! Many owners don’t consider selling their businesses when everything is running fantastic because that’s when all the hard work is starting to pay off, but this is the exact same reason why your business will be most attractive to a potential buyer. Business sale prices are dynamic …
A unique opportunity is now available to purchase a 60 year Photographic Services and Vintage Camera Retailer in the Halton/Hamilton area. The company has an iconic brand and name with camera and photography enthusiasts. This business has reinvented itself from a long time, successful Camera store, to an expert provider of new and vintage photographic services …
Are you exhausted? Frustrated? Many of us are right now with the COVID-19 off-and-on life and its need for constant change and adaptation. But you may be holding your business back. Many businesses suffer from the exhaustion and/or stagnation of its founder(s), which often results in a plateauing and eventual decline in business results. This …
I’m thankful for meeting April Harbottle, founder of Transition Architects, to help me with the transition & sale of our family business. Shortly after my husband passed, I tried to negotiate a Management Buyout with senior staff and the support of other personal advisors but this approach eventually fell apart due primarily to inadequate oversight. Then …
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Changes in your life, the economy or now, even a pandemic, can dictate when you sell your business. In this client planning focus, the owner’s family situation dictated the timing of the sale. We received a call from a client who said, “I have to sell my business now!” We’d heard this from them before, …
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I worked with April & Transition Architects for 1.5 years. At the time I was trying to determine my Exit strategy and decide on a succession or selling my business. April walked me through the pros & cons of each and gave me confidence that I was taking the right approach to look for an outside …
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A unique opportunity is now available to purchase a Commercial concrete company located in the Halton/Hamilton area which is poised for exponential growth & success. This business was created by an experienced concrete professional and has established relationships in the commercial construction industry. Due to the ongoing high demand, they are currently turning business away, as the owner …
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Your business is likely one of your most valuable assets, but it is also an illiquid one. It will take time to unlock its value and convert it to cash or an asset that you can invest or spend. Preparation and planning ahead are important, so that you are satisfied with the sale price and …
After years working in M&A, it should be noted that in the Small Business sector (we define it as businesses under $10 million in sales), there has been an almost equal number of deals that don’t close, as successful sales and ownership transitions. SME owners are often personally attached to their business and can lose sight of their end …