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Uncover your companys key value drivers - Click To Read Article
Many tangible and intangible qualities can enhance a buyer’s perceived value of a company, help close the deal and even land a higher-than-expected purchase price. These key value drivers vary by company, industry and buyer needs, but often include proprietary technologies, market position, brand names, diverse product lines and patented products. But most buyers also look for companies with solid, diversified customer bases, realistic growth strategies and effective management.

Buying damaged goods How to evaluate a distressed companys potential - Click To Read Article
Thorough due diligence and a professional valuation can help reveal whether a distressed company is a diamond in the rough or fatally flawed. This article provides tips on spotting imminent trouble, including debt reduction programs and cost-cutting tactics. It also helps buyers evaluate an acquisition’s hidden opportunities, by weighing its market position, demographic trends, revenue growth, cash reserves and industry conditions.

How To Successfully Buy Your Second Company - Click To Read Article
An accomplished entrepreneur who has sold his or her first business often seeks to re-enter the business world by acquiring and operating another company. But the acquisition likely involves new partners and different strategies than those previously employed. This article examines just such a scenario, presuming the reader is the purchaser in question. The article covers the necessary planning, leveraging purchasing power with debt, considering outside investors, and the benefits of professional expertise to ease the acquisition process.

TOP TEN WAYS TO RECESSIONPROOF YOUR BUSINESS - Click To Read Article
The economy seems to be a topic that’s discussed over and over in our local and national media and at almost every business level in America today. This article contains tips for recession proofing your business.

Is Business Ownership Part of Your Destiny - Click To Read Article
For many, the thought of business ownership is very appealing. Business ownership is a way to control your own destiny, be your own boss, and ultimately build yourself a strong financial asset. There are different ways to embark on your business ownership journey. Should you start a new business, start a new franchise, or buy an existing business?

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About the Author: David Barr
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David Barr is the President of Venture Opportunities, Inc. David has been a professional business broker/intermediary since 1980 focusing on General Business Brokerage and Mergers and Acquisitions representing client transaction value from $400,000 to $20,000,000. Mr. Barr has handled the sale of over four hundred and fifty companies. David earned a university degree from the State University of New York majoring in economics and business. David holds the Mergers and Acquisition Master Intermediary and the Certified Business Intermediary designations from the International Business Brokers Association. He is also a Senior Business Analyst and a Texas licensed Real Estate Agent. For more information about David and Venture Opportunities, visit www.bizdealmaker.com.

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Is Business Ownership Part of Your Destiny
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