Posted on November 9th, 2014
Buying a business can be much safer and more predictable than starting one from scratch; however, it can be a very confusing and complicated process. This webinar will not only highlight some of the common mistakes buyers make that can set you up for disaster right from the start, but it will also share some of the key characteristics you should look for in a business to give you the best chance of not just surviving but thriving in order to create the lifestyle you really want for you and your family.
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Posted on May 18th, 2014
Over the years, I’ve surprised any number of clients, looking to sell a business, by telling them that working capital most likely would be included in the price of their company. Many of them believed that they …
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Posted on May 18th, 2014
I spent my 10-year anniversary in Indiana, closing a deal. Before you start feeling bad for my wife, let me clarify—it was my company’s anniversary. Ten years ago, I started Cornerstone Business Services. I’d been working in …
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Posted on May 17th, 2014
Most business owners understand what good quality marketing materials can do for their business. They hire high-priced talent and spend whatever they need to maximize sales. But when it comes time to sell their business—not a product
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Posted on May 13th, 2014
It’s one of the biggest limiting factors that can prevent a business from succeeding, and it doesn’t show up in the financials. You won’t find it on the balance sheet or the depreciation schedule. It’s not in the company contracts or legal records or even part of the property.
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Posted on May 13th, 2014
This should show business owners, that when it comes to mergers and acquisitions, there’s definitely an advantage in working with someone who continues to improve himself or herself and gain new knowledge. In the M&A world, this kind of commitment gives clients a much higher chance of successfully selling their company.
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Posted on May 12th, 2014
As I drove down to Dubuque, Iowa for a meeting last week, I couldn’t help but notice all the farmers harvesting their crops. It made me think about the sellers I’m working with right now and the current status of the M&A market.
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Posted on October 16th, 2013
This webinar was presented by Scott Bushkie, Founder and President of Cornerstone Business Services a Green Bay-based M&A advisory firm and Co-Founder and President of DealCoach.
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Posted on December 10th, 2012
DealCoach.com is a scalable, web-based solution that will help small business owners grow, value, market and ultimately sell their business for less cost and quicker time frame than the current market/national averages. It will also help potential buyers increase the likelihood of purchasing a company and running it successfully.
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