Sometimes in the process of buying or selling a business, buyers – and sellers – get caught up in negotiating the best possible deal for themselves and lose sight of their ultimate objective, which is presumably to buy – or…

Introduction The fact of the matter is that businesses in this country and all over the world face a gauntlet of peril. From rising fuel prices, rising commodity prices, clients filing bankruptcy on their payables, clients not paying, or even…

I’m sure you’ve heard it said that the three most important factors in determining the value of real estate are: Location, Location, and Location.  While many factors contribute to the value of a property, such as square footage, # of…

Introduction It is that time of year again!  Time to put up the holiday displays, be merry, spend money, and get ready for tax season!  A lot of people don’t want to think about it, but (if you plan properly)…

This article appeared in the September 12, 2012 edition of the Wall Street Journal. The authors observed that: “The weak economy has been tough for small-business owners across the board, with their total revenue inching up by just 3% since…