Transworld Business Advisors Blog

07/06/2017

A Guide to Seller Financing

What is Seller Financing? Financing is a difficult topic to address and one that comes up frequently in the brokerage business. The sheer number of options and varying business conditions makes each financing situation unique. At Transworld, we specialize
07/06/2017

The Baby Boomer Seller Tsunami: Why 2016 is the Year to Sell

Preface Baby Boomers was the namesake given to the large generation of babies born following World War II, between the years of 1946 and 1964. In 2016 this generation is made up of people between the ages of 52 and 70. As the Baby Boomer population grew i
07/06/2017

How to Select an Attorney to Represent the Sale of Your Business

So you have decided to sell your business and have already signed with an accomplished broker, what should your next step be? Selecting an attorney to represent the sale of your business will give you the upper hand during the deal making process. Sell
07/06/2017

The Importance of Free Cash Flow

To discuss the importance of Free Cash Flow, within a business, I would first like to set the scene using the story of Joe Smith, CEO of Good Investments as an example. Joe Smith just received some financial statements from his Secretary showing 5 million
07/06/2017

The Centurion Award: A Transworld Team Celebration

On August 11, 2016, Andrew Cagnetta, Owner, and CEO of Transworld Business Advisors, LLC., recognized the Transworld Denver office for reaching 100 business listings. The Centurion Award is highly appreciated by the Transworld team, especially the brokers
07/06/2017

Charity Ascent 2016: A Real Hiking Success

While many were still enjoying their last few hours of sleep this past Friday, the Transworld Denver team rose early to make the nearly 2-hour trek to Leadville, Colorado where Mount Sherman resides. There were 20 attendees in total the morning of the hik
07/06/2017

Purchase Price Payment

As a buyer, you might be nervous that you will be required to pay the entirety of a business's purchase price up front. No matter the business, the purchase price is likely going to be a large sum of money that would make anyone woozy thinking about p
07/06/2017

Franchising Your Business: A Brief Guide

Are you interested in expanding your business, but unsure of where to begin? This brief guide will explore several of the possible options for business expansion. One instance is to continue operating from one location and aim to expand your customer base
07/06/2017

How Long Does it Take to Sell a Business?

There are many factors that play into the length of time a business stays on the market between its official listing date to the moment of its contract close. Timing, especially, plays a big role in this area. It is important to put in solid preparation e
07/06/2017

Size Matters

When it comes to selling a business, size does matter. The data shows that there is a direct correlation between the total sales of a small business and the price it can command when it is sold. The chart below shows the trend of the average transaction p
07/06/2017

Unlocking the Gridiron of Wholesale Business: The Basics of Success

Legendary coach Vince Lombardi once said, "It's all about the basics - blocking and tackling." If Coach Lombardi were with us today, he might be inclined to sing the praises of the wholesale business, where mastering the fundamentals can lead
07/06/2017

5 Value Factors for Your Financial Services Firm

When it comes to selling a business within the financial services sector, the evaluation and process of selling that business are treated differently than other industries. Depending on your firm's specialization, the value could be determined by gros
07/06/2017

Preparing for Exit: Write Your Own Story And Ending

Launching a business is like writing a story, with the owner as the author and the opportunity to define and shape how their business develops and grows a "choose your own adventure." This story includes how the owner will eventually transition fr
07/06/2017

The Five Cs: The Real Benefits of Using a Business Broker

Selling a business can be a time-consuming and often frustrating process. Many business owners have thought about or have even tried selling their business but to no avail. They recognizetheir need for help but are unsure of where to seek said help to sup
07/06/2017

Denver Startup Week: A Record-Breaking Success

For the first time on Friday, September 16th, Transworld Denver along with the Doida Law Group, participated in Denver Startup Week (DSW). This was a great honor as DSW received more than 500 session proposals and could only schedule a select fraction of