Author: Brian D. Hanson

Know your business’ value

If your business represents a substantial part of your net worth, it’s something you need to understand

Buying or selling a NH hospitality business

In reality, selling a ‘going concern’ hospitality business can be difficult

Confidentiality and a business sale

No matter the size of the business, many deals begin with a basic level of trust and respect

8 reasons to grow through acquisition

Buying a competitor or a synergistic operation is an accepted growth tactic for larger sophisticated businesses. But mergers and acquisitions don’t have to be the exclusive strategy for middle-market or large public companies; many businesses that want to grow can…

4 tests for selling a business

Maximizing the sale of a company is not just about when you’re ready to sell

Price and business salability

It has less to do with the selling a business than you might think

Preparing a business sale

A simplified analysis that looks at three categories to determine salability

Should you buy a franchise?

Be prepared to scrutinize the contract

What is ‘buyer hierarchy’?

Transitioning out of a business takes planning, preparation and time

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