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Ed Kirk

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Accurate financials key when selling a business

Inconsistencies can raise red flags, jeopardize deal
June 19, 2014
Ed Kirk
The market for buying and selling privately held companies has changed substantially during the last few years. The economic downturn significantly reduced sales and profitability of many companies, decreasing the number of companies for sale as would-be
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Consider financing options when selling company

While seller likely would prefer cash, other options can fill gaps in funding
November 7, 2013
Ed Kirk
A 2013 study by the National Institute on Retirement Security found that Americans of all ages are "falling well short of the savings amount they need to secure their retirement." Roughly one-third of baby boomers have no retirement savings and one
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Many factors go into deciding when to sell company

Start planning strategy early; make operations a focal point before exit
March 14, 2013
Ed Kirk
Much has been written about the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and its impact on average wage earners. But for business owners nearing retirement, the issues are far more complicated. Tax rates are up, the pace of mergers and acquisitions is
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Planning ahead can increase sale value of a small business

Owners who look to sell must think of who might acquire it, deal structure
July 28, 2011
Ed Kirk
A Pew Research survey conducted last summer found that 60 percent of employed adults ages 51 to 60 may delay their retirement due to the recession, and that 35 percent of those 62 and older already have pushed back their retirement date.Business
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