Most business owners have developed a lot of expertise at running their own business, but are not experienced in selling a business.  Without professional assistance, they will often make costly mistakes if they attempt to handle the sale of their…

Introduction The tax year of 2009 has been over for months and you have already filed your taxes, or maybe you haven’t.  You aren’t happy with the return you are getting or maybe you even owe money.  You wonder, “Is…

Selling a business takes careful preparation, the ability to reach an optimum number of qualified buyers and still maintain confidentiality, and the ability to handle a complex transaction.  Most business owners have developed a lot of expertise at running their…

Introduction Recently, The Center dealt with a situation where a corporation was keeping insufficient records.  While this may sound like a no-harm, no-foul prospect, having little or no records in this case became a dire situation.  In fact, the court…

Many professional M&A advisors display one or more professional designations behind their name, or in their signature block, in addition to the abbreviations for the college degrees they may have earned.  While some college degrees are familiar to many business…