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Welcome to "The Business Transfer" Newsletter Archives.
Our articles are "The Best Library of Articles.... a treasure of information about how to sell your business." The New York Times
You will find a wealth of information about the business valuation and sale process as well as how to buy a business in each monthly edition. Also included in each publication is a sampling of the newest listings that have been added to our inventory of businesses for sale.
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- June 2016
- Businesses For Sale
6 Factors In Choosing A Business Broker
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
A Primer On Private Equity
The Person Buying Your Business Has 7 Fears
Intangible Assets Fuel The Value Of Your Business
Why Private Equity Is Buying Up Software Companies
17 Signs You'll Be Running Your Own Business By 2017
Millennials Step Into Boomers' Business-Owner Shoes
Housing Analysts Predict Faster Growth For Home Construction Sector
He Sold His Business for $2 Billion. Now He's An Uber Driver. Huh?
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - May 2016
- Business Opportunities For Sale
Market Pulse Survey 1st Qtr 2016
Recommended Reading for Business Owners
SBA Loan Rejection Characteristics
5 Signs That Your Competitors Are Lazy
What My Son's Graduation Taught Me About My Business
Buying A Business Is A Hot Move Right Now - But Ask These 7 Questions First
Have The Right Valuation Expectations When Selling Your Business
Revenue Is Growing -- Now What?
Delicious Cases Of Recipe Espionage: How To Protect Your Trade Secrets
Can A Great Brand Boost Business Value When It's Time To Sell?
What's Your Number?
How A Baby Boomer Can Gain Closure After Selling A Business
A Primer On Private Equity
The Person Buying Your Business Has 7 Fears
Intangible Assets Fuel The Value Of Your Business
Why Private Equity Is Buying Up Software Companies
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - April 2016 - We Have Moved
- Successful Business Owners Who Have Sold Their Businesses Have These 3 Abilities
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
4 Biggest Challenges Facing Business Leaders Today
Why More MBAs Should Buy Small Businesses
Business Owners: Benefit From Boosting Your Financial IQ
3 Reasons Why You Should Add Business Valuation To Your Annual Review
9 Vital Customer Analytics Every Manager Should Know
The One Risk Every Company Needs To Take
5 Cities Are Among Those Redefining What Cities Can Be...(yes, Houston is one of them)
Why Buying A Company Can Be Better Than Starting One
Are You Growing Your Business Or Just Running It?
3 Simple Business Practices Inspired by Hinduism
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - March 2016
- Market Pulse Survey - 4th Quarter 2015
Exceptions To SBA Loans: How To Get A 25 year Loan
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
Selling a Business? Successful Sellers Have These 3 Abilities
Does Your Business Model Look To The Future Or Just Defend the Present?
Selling Your Business: Avoiding the Double-Tax Ding on C Corp. After the Fact
3 Signs a Company Is Ready to Be Acquired
You've Bought a Small Business. Now What?
Bone Up On CyberSecurity: 63% Of SmallBiz Owners Have Already Been Attacked
When Selling Your Business, Go Ugly Early!
Why Small Business Owners Miss Ronald Reagan
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - February 2016
- Accurate Financials Enhances Business Sale Price
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
What kind of businesses can't be purchased with SBA financing?
Hello Stranger! Let's Start A Business Together
Harness The Awesome Power Of Clients& Watch Your Business Soar
5 Ugly Truths About Starting A Business (This is why you should BUY a business)
A 6-Question Test Before Opening a Second Business Location
The Key Elements of Non-Disclosure Agreements
Accounting Technology & Betty the Bookkeeper
SWOT: One Crucial Exercise For A Healthy Business
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - January 2016
- Taking The Curtain Call: Timing Your Exit
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
4 Things To Know About Small Business Taxes
What's Changing In Your Customers' World? Got A Strategy For That?
Buying Small Businesses Is The Current Trend vs. Starting One
2016 Might Be Best Year To Sell Your Business
Emotion & The Art Of Negotiation
Bankers, Bulls, Activists: The People Of Finance To Watch In 2016
The Record Merger Boom Won't Stop In 2016.....Because Money Is Still Cheap
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - November / December 2015
- Market Pulse Survey Report - 3rd Quarter 2015
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
The Year of the Deal: 2015 Is The Biggest Year Ever for M&A
Crystal Ball: Fortune Magazine's Predictions for 2016
What to do When The Sale Of Your Business & Real Estate Are Separate
The 7 Worst Business Buzzwords of 2015
6 Common Mistakes First-Time Business Owners Should Avoid
5 Metrics for Measuring Recurring Revenue
Chill Out: 5 New Business Books to Read On Your Winter Vacation
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - October 2015
- Get Outta Town: Increase The Value Of Your Business
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
Why You Should Drop the Client Who Demands You Drop Your Fee
Drive Your Business Like a Car: Focus on the Road Ahead
Behavioral Economics: Learning From Failure
You Don't Have To Be Nuts To Start A Business, But It Might Help
Keeping Technology Current Can Increase Business Value
Debunking Collectivism: The Real Value of 'Networking' in the Business World
How Involved are You Willing to be After the Sale of Your Business?
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - September 2015
- Move Your Multiple: Improve Cash Flow & Decrease Working Capital Requirements
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
How A Competitive Analysis Can Uncover Your Company's Strengths & Weaknesses
5 Business Lessons From Blliionaire Mentors
The Importance of Finding The Right Buyer For Your Business
How To Spot Hidden Opportunities For Sales Growth
Understanding Cash Flow Vs. Profits
When It Comes To Selling Your Business,k Don't Be Naive
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - August 2015
- Who Are The Buyers For Small Businesses
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
Q&A: What should I do when I'm just starting to think about the possibility of selling my business?
What Companies Can Learn From Military Teams
Take This Job & Buy It! More Employees Are Buying Small Businesses From Retiring Owners
When Workers Are Owners
How a Fed Interest Rate Hike Could Increase Borrowing for Small Business Acquisitions
6 Books That Will Transform Your Mindset & Grow Your Business
14 Online Tools for Effective Competitor Research
8 Expenses Businesses Should Pass on to Customers
Is Your Online Presence Hampering The Sale Of Your Business?
8 Great Reasons To Be Your Own Boss After 50
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - July 2015
- The IBBA And M&A Source Market Pulse Survey Report Q1 2015
What Drives The Value Of A Restaurant?
Selling Your Business? Skip The Negotiation 'Tactics' And Focus On Getting The Deal
Do You Know What Your Time Is Really Worth?
How Learning to Play Poker Can Help You Run a Better Business
How Technology Impacts Small Business Valuations & Sale Prices
Small-Business Loans: Collateral, Lien and Other Must-Know Lingo
When Selling Your Business, Not All Customer Contracts Are Valued Equally
Should You Lease Or Purchase Commercial Space For Your Restaurant
5 Working Capital Management Strategies
Selling A Business Organized As A "C" Corporation: When It's Not A Tax Problem
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - June 2015
- Reliable Financial Data Is A Driver Of Business Value
Three Reasons To Sell Your Business Now
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
Psst.....No One Needs To Know Your Company Is For Sale
A Primer on Preparing to Sell Your Business
Be A Master Of Your Company's Numbers
6 Small Business Trends for 2015
8 Things A Buyer Will Want To Know
Millennials, Corporate Values, & Social Media: The Trifecta That Can't Be Ignored
5 Critical Trends To Track Before Selling Your Business
4 Things You Didn't Know About Leading A Business
5 New Finance Reads You'll Want To Take To The Beach
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - May 2015
- Is It The Age Of Aquarius For Selling Businesses?
Business Lending By U.S. Banks On The Rise
Every Great Adventure Ends: The Emotional Impact Of Selling Your Business
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
Small Businesses Are Selling Faster Than Ever
Retirement Age Isn't The Best Time To Sell A Business
Even Business Partners Need A Prenup: It's Called A Buy-Sell Agreement
Did You Know That Taking A Vacation Helps Your Business?
3 Must-Have Memberships For The Small-Business Traveler
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - April 2015
- There's A Perfect Storm Approaching For Exiting Business Owners
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
Q&A: How did small business become the backbone of America?
5 Tips For Keeping Your Cool In Golf & Business
How To Achieve The Elusive Competitive Advantage
Is Your Strategy Different Enough From Your Rivals?
Taking On A Business Partner?: 6 Questions You Shouldn't Forget To Ask
Use The Metrics That Really Matter In Your Business
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - March 2015
- Supplier Concentration & Business Value
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
Q&A: Why do businesses fail to sell after going to market?
3 Current Trends Impact Business Salability
How A 1-Hour Meeting Can Change Your Company's Future; How To Work ON Your Business, Not IN It
Build Niche Expertise To Grow Your Business
Stock & Asset Sales: Tax Consequences Of Each Transaction
Build Your Company's Value -- Grow A Business That Runs Without You
Frequently Overlooked Tax Deductions & Credits For Small Businesses
Why This CEO Dropped Out Of Business School To Open A Pizza Shop
Mind Your Business: The Value Of A Good Accountant
How Is The Least Capitalistic Business In The World Run? -- The Real Hipster Entrepreneurs, MONKS
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - February 2015
- Recasting Financial Statements: A Crucial Steps In Preparing Your Business For Sale
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
Q&A: What NOT to do when selling your business (Blab)
How To Survive In The Restaurant Business
Business Lessons From George Washington
3 Mistakes That Can Prevent You From Selling Your Business
Selling Your Business Without Regret
Top 10 Tasks for Q1: Laying The Foundation For 2015
How Far Has The Automotive Service Industry Really Come?
Boomers Impacting M&A Market
How To Make Your Business Stand Out: Get Nicheey With It
IBM: A Lesson For American Business
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - January 2015
- Reliable Financial Data Is A Top Driver Of Business Value
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
'Finish Big' - How Great Owners Exit Their Companies On Top
Will Trade Deals Help Small Businesses?: What A Fire Truck Company Tells Us About Free Trade
How To Assess An Industry Before Jumping Into It
Recurring Revenue: The Holy Grail Of Business Value: 20 New Ideas For A Subscription Business
Coming Soon: The Biggest Wealth Transfer In History
Put Estate Planning On Your Bucket List
In The New U.S. Congress, House Committees Will Carry a Strong Texas Accent
Depreciation Tax Extenders Big Bonus For Business Owners
An In-Depth Look At The Non-Compete Agreement
What Tenants Need To Know About Their Commercial Lease
6 Things You Must Know About Experienced Buyers Before Selling Your Business
Texas Economic & Market News Updates
- November / December 2014
- Don't Fall For It: 5 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Dreaming Of Selling
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
Q&A: What Are The Advantages Of Buying The Real Estate Along With The Business?
Gross Margin: Tracking This Metric Will Give You Vital Perspectives On Your Business
Food For Thought -- Are Your Competitors Carving You Up Like A Turkey?
Own Your Business & The Property? -- New IRS Rule Allows Deductions For Building Upgrades
Boomer Or Bust?: Challenges Facing Boomer Business Owners Exiting Their Company
2015: A Good Year To Sell Your Business?
Pros & Cons Of Funding A Business With Your Retirement Account
What A Profit & Loss Statement Reveals About Your Business
Without Systems Your Business Is Managing YOU
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - October 2014
- Buy-Side Engagement - Search Criteria
Baby Boomers: Incredible Numbers Are Buying And Selling Businesses
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
If They Can Sell Pet Rocks Why Can't You Sell Your Business For What You Want?
I'm Leaving You -- What Happens Financially When Someone Leaves A Business Partnership
The 10 Scariest Things A Customer Can Say To A Small Business Owner
7 Types Of People Who Buy Main Street Businesses
Beat The Odds By Researching Before Buying A Business
Why Companies Need To Focus On Cash Flow
Why You Should Separate Your Personal & Business Funds
A Venture Capitalist, An Entrepreneur, And A Hell's Angels Biker Are On A Plane...
There's A Lack Of Quality Businesses For Sale In Today's Deal Market
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - September 2014
- The Best Time To Sell A Business Could Be Right Now!
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
What The Beatles' Songs Can Teach Us About Business
The Business Of Business Is Business
The Great American Entrepreneurs: Mechanics & Gas Station Owners
Double Your Restaurant Profits: Focus On Peak Selling Periods
Small Business: The Strongest & Best Boots On The Ground
10 Franchise Brands That Have High SBA Loan Default Rates
5 Surprising Entrepreneurship Lessons From The U.S. Open Tennis Tournament
That One Skill You Wish You Had
Controlling Risk While Growing Your Business
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - August 2014
- Learn From Other Peoples Mistakes: 9 Sure-Fire Lessons Before Selling Your Business
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
The Non-Compete Agreement
Business Lessons We Can Learn From These 7 Animals
How To Avoid Troublesome Earn-Out Problems
When To Sell Your Franchise
Beware The Tony Tire Kicker
Small Business Lending Remains Far Below Pre-Recession Levels
How To Tell Employees & Customers When Selling Your Business
Why Business Owners Should Care About China's Economy
Texas Economic & Market New Updates - July 2014
- Focus On Value Drivers First When Planning To Sell
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
Unreported Income Claims - What Does A Buyer Do?
When Your Business Runs Without You, Your Odds Of Selling Increases By 44%
7 Blogs & Newsletters That Can Help You Sell A Business
8 Tips I Wished I Would Have Known When I Was Selling My Business
Avoiding The Deal Breakers To Achieve The Perfect Exit
Texas Economic & Market New Updates - June 2014
- Planning To Sell In 3 Or 4 Years? --> Start Working On It Now
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
What Are The Strategic Reasons Why A Big Company Might Want To Buy My Business?
What Does A Woman Really Want? - Study Says, "Her Own Business."
The Value Of A Good Accountant & How To Find One
5 Critical Mistakes That Kill The Value Of Your Small Business
Own A C-Corp? How To Minimize The Dreaded Double Tax When Selling Your Business
Private Equity Firms $1 Trillion Burning A Hole In Their Pockets
Baby Boomers Own 67% Of All Small Business - Will There Be Enough Buyers?
Texas Economic & Market New Updates - May 2014
- SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
Buyer Beware: Do You Really Want To Meet Employees Prior To Closing?
Is It Customary For The Seller To Hand Over Their QuickBooks Program?
Why Some Deals Take Longer Than Others
Before Buying A Business Do Your Due Diligence
The Human Factor In Merger Collapse
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - April 2014
- SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
What Assets Are Included In A Business Sale?
Why You Should Consider Selling Your Business - Fox Business
Buying A Business? Are You Buying Its Stock Or Assets? - Cleveland Business
3 Ways To Sell Your Business For Top Dollar - Forbes Magazine
Texas Economic & Market News Updates
- March 2014
- Value Driver: Barriers To Competitive Entry
SOLD: Successful Sale / Testimonial
Covering More Ground Regarding SBA Financing
What Business Owners Need To Know About Capital Gains - Forbes Magazine
Does Your Key Supplier Have A Succession Plan? Why You Should Care. - Business Journal
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - February 2014
- Not All Business Types Are Created Equal In The Eyes of SBA Acquisition Lenders
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
Sell & Go? Or No. 7 Seasoned Entrepreneurs Explain - Inc. Magazine
The Nuts & Bolts Of A Buy-Sell Agreement
Due Diligence. Where To Begin
Own A Franchise? What Franchisees Need To Know About Selling Their Business
How To Be A Non-Owner. 8 Things To Ponder After You Sell Your Business - Business Journal
Can I Take Over The Lease When I Buy A Business? Or, Do I have To Get A New Lease?
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - January 2014
- Get Rid Of Excess Inventory To Maximize Business Price
Some Of The Biggest Mistakes To Avoid When Selling A Company
3 Hot Industries For Business Buyers & Sellers - Inc. Magazine
4 Tips For Selling Your Business - Fox Business
Time To Get Out? - Reuters
Is It More Important To Focus On Cash Flow or Profit? - Thomson Reuters
15 Steps To Set Your Company Up For A Successful M&A Transaction - Forbes Magazine
Would You Rather Run A Restaurant Or Sell Tomato Sauce? - The New York Times
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - November / December 2013
- 14 Karats of Knowledge for Preparing Your Company for Sale
Lease Issues To Consider When Buying a Business
Business Good? Better Think About Tax Planning - Fox Business
Manufacturing M&A Is Rising - Bloomberg News
Why Selling Your Company Is Like Dancing With The Stars - Inc. Magazine
When Small Business Owners Need To Step Aside - Wall Street Journal
5-1/2 Reasons Why You Should Bother Valuing Your Business - Forbes Magazine
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - October 2013
- A Business Is More Valuable When The Owner Is Replaceable
SOLD: Successful Sale / Testimonial
The Pros And Cons Of Buying An Absentee Run Business
Now Is The Time To Sell Your Business - Inc. Magazine
Finally, A Good Time To Sell A Business - Wall Street Journal
When Buying A Business, Consider These Principles - Forbes Magazine
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - September 2013
- 4 Ways To Unlock Cash In Working Capital
I'm Selling My Business. How Is Goodwill & Other Assets Taxed?
Finally, The Seller's Market For Small Businesses Is Back - Inc. Magazine
The Small Business Lifecycle - Best Selling Book On Amazon
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - August 2013
- Recurring Revenue: Key to a Valuable Business
Why Is A Contract Required Before Due Diligence Can Be Performed?
7 Ways To Tell If Your Business is Ready to Sell - News Observer
The Difference Between Profits & Cash Flow - The New York Times
Have You Hugged Your Cows Today? - Inc. Magazine
The Triple Bottom Line: Net Income, EBITDA, and NOI - Forbes Magazine
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - July 2013
- Deal Momentum: A Key Factor When Selling Your Company
The most important things a buyer wants to know when buying a business
Small Business Acquisitions On The Rise - Inc. Magazine
Sell Too Early - PCT Magazine
It's Still A Seller's Market Says Pricewaterhouse
Go For Brokers: How To Sell Your Business For More Money - Time Magazine
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - June 2013
- 10 Tips - Negotiating A Business Purchase From A Buyer's Point Of View
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
What part of the business sale process is the most problematic?
Now May Be The Time To Cash In Your Chips - Biz Times Magazine
Small Businesses Rip DC Lip Service - New York Post
Will Private Equity Inherit Baby Boomer Businesses? - Axial Market
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - May 2013
- 5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Preparing to Sell Your Business - Inc.com
SOLD: Successful Sales / Testimonials
Is it true that restaurants have a very high failure rate?
New Book: "Finding Your New Owner" - Amazon
10 Thinks Business Should Learn From "Star Trek" - Business Journal
4 Ways To Create More Cash For Your Business - Inc. Magazine
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - April 2013
- The Problem With Overvaluation
When is the Best Time to Sell a Business?
SOLD - Successful Sales / Testimonials
Restaurant Owner Says Yelp Is Killing His Business - Business Insider Magazine
How To Make Next Tax Season Less Painful - Inc. Magazine
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - March 2013
- Marketability vs. Valuation
What Industrys Are Hot Right Now?
SOLD: Successful Sale / Testimonial
Does Your Business Need A Sequester? - Inc. Magazine
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - February 2013
- How Goodwill Impacts Business Value
Finding Qualified Buyers
Story - Successful Business Sold
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - January 2013
- Add Value to Your Business with Systems and Brand
What matters most to buyers?
Story - Successful Business Sold
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - November / December 2012
- Business Ownership is still one of the best investments around
Press Release - four well-known bars sold
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - October 2012
- 5 Best Resources for Selling a Small Business
How is Inventory Handled in a Small Business Sale
Story - Successful Business Sold
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - September 2012
- Add Value to Your Business - Get Out of the Way (Inc.com)
Buying a Small Business? Good Deals are Out There
Story - Successful Business Sold
Texas Economic & Market News Updates - August 2012
- Financing and Tax Implications of Selling Your Business
How Does Capital Gains Affect the Sale of a Business?
Story - Successful Business Sold
- July 2012
- Do You Really Want to Be a Business Owner
Story - Successful Business Sold
Using Your 401(k) to Buy a Business
Texas Economic & Market News - June 2012
- Buffet Gets It Right This Time
Story - Successful Business Sold
Is Brand Recognition Important if I'm Selling My Business? - April 2012
- Selling a Business is All About the Process
Texas Economic and Market News
How Much Does Escrow Cost to Close a Business Sale? - March 2012
- Increase Business Value - Document Your Marketing Plan
Texas Economic and Market News
Should Business Owner Expect to Negotiate Price?
Story - Successful Business Sold - February 2012
- Three Popular Myths of Selling a Business
Texas Economic and Market News
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Business?
Story - Successful Business Sold - January 2012
- Are You Thinking of Selling Your Business in 2012?
Texas Economic and Market News
How Do I Know if a Business is a Good Deal?
Story - Successful Business Sold - December 2011
- Wrapping Up the Year - Preparing for the Next
Featured Articles
Texas Economic & Market News
Testimonial - Successful Business Sold - November 2011
- Why Branding and Documented Systems Add Value to a Business
Story - Successful Business Sold - October 2011
- Passing Financial Due Diligence in a Business Sale
Buying a Business with a Partner? Plan Ahead
Testimonial - Successful Business Sold
- September 2011
- Other Factors That Affect Business Value
Is Business Lending Back to Normal?
Testimonial - Successful Business Sold - July 2011
- Get Rid of Excess Inventory to Enhance Business Value
Make Your Acquisition a Good Investment
Is a Competitor the Best Buyer for Your Business? - June 2011
- Know When to Sell Your Restaurant
National Survey -- "It's a Seller's Market" - May 2011
- The Non-Compete Agreement - A Negotiated Contract
How are Payables & Receivables Handled in a Sale
- April 2011
- Tax Implications of Selling or Buying a Business
Press Release - Successful Business Sold - March 2011
- Overcoming Declining Revenue Trends When Selling
- February 2011
- Air Out the Skeletons in Your Closet to Avoid Problems During the Business Sale
- January 2011
- Value Driver #9: Barriers to Competitive Entry (Business Moat)
- December 2010
- Value Driver #3: Customer Diversification
Protect Your Customer List - November 2010
- Value Driver #5: Growth Potential
- October 2010
- Value Driver #1: Recurring Revenue
- September 2010
- Value Driver #2: Reliable Financial Data
- August 2010
- Value Driver #4: Human Capital and Quality of Workforce
- July 2010
- Avoiding the Deal Breakers
- June 2010
- Cash Flow is the Kingpin When Selling Your Business
- May 2010
- Recasting Financial Statements
- April 2010
- Ten Value Drivers That Increase Sale Price
- March 2010
- Valuation - The First Step Towards Selling Your Business
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