Andrew Rogerson Articles

The Power of Seller Finance to sell your business - Click To Read Article
Selling a business comes with many challenges. The number one reason most transactions don’t close after a buyer and seller have “negotiated” a deal is that the landlord cannot come to terms with the seller and/or buyer. The number two reason is that finance is not available.

Importance of a business valuation when selling your business - Click To Read Article
A great starting point if you are seriously considering selling your business is getting a valuation. Depending on the business valuation, your next steps may be getting advice from your accountant on how much you keep and how much will go in taxes so you know you truly wish to sell. But this article is about the importance of a business valuation prior to trying to sell your business.

Starting a business…what are my options? - Click To Read Article
This article discusses the options available to a new entrepreneur planning on entering business ownership. It explains a new entrepreneur has three options and how to consider which option is best for their situation.

Starting a business...let's start with you - Click To Read Article
If you're buying a franchise, starting a new business or buying an existing business it's difficult to know where to start. This article suggests you start with yourself. Read on to find out more.

Starting a business…Look before you leap...no really! - Click To Read Article
Are you a "forced entrepreneur?" Just in case you were wondering, a "forced entrepreneur" is someone that's been happily working in Corporate America until that pink slip arrived. So you're highly skilled, highly motivated and thought you would easily get a job somewhere else...but you're not sure that's what you want to do? Perhaps becoming an entrepreneur is where you would really like to go but are not sure where to start. This article helps address that dilemma for you.

10 ideas that will make your next business plan soar. - Click To Read Article
Is business plan is a critical strategic document that maps out the business, where it is heading, how to get, what resources it needs to be successful. This article offers tips on how to make your next business plan so much more effective.

Tips to successfully buy or sell your next business - Click To Read Article
Whether you’re buying or selling a business it is never a neither simple nor straightforward process. Not only are there disclosures and laws to follow, but both parties are working with known other parties such as a lender, landlord, franchisor, accountant, financial planner or attorney to name a few and so it’s unknown how each of these parties will respond. The Golden Rule is to put your feet in the shoes of the other party. It won’t solve everything but hopefully it will allow you to understand “their view of the world.”

Caveat Emptor – Let the “seller” beware - Click To Read Article
Selling any business is rarely an easy and straightforward process. There are many things to contend with such as employees, customers, landlords, lenders, suppliers and may be others such as a franchisor etc. However, there is also unknown an opportunist that may be interested in your business and it’s important you know about them. The Latin phrase, Caveat Emptor normally applies in the law that a buyer needs to be careful before they make a final purchase decision. The same applies in this case, Let the “Seller” beware before they accept an offer to sell their business.

5 more guaranteed ways NOT to sell your business - Click To Read Article
Selling a profitable and attractive business is always a complex process. If you own a business and wish to sell, make sure you understand that what you say and do will affect the outcome. This is the second of three articles. The first is called “5 guaranteed ways not to sell your business.” The third is called “5 things to avoid when trying to sell your business.”

8 tips to consider when selling your business - Click To Read Article
If you are planning on selling your business and your motivation is high, the following tips may help you. Be careful that your desire to sell your business does not come at the expense of making a decision too quickly or indeed being pressured into something you may not normally consider.

10 things to expect from your business intermediary - Click To Read Article
Buying or selling a business comes with personal emotional and financial risk as well as the complexities of finance, accounting, tax, negotiation and legal items. Having a professional agent or intermediary to help “quarterback” and manage the variables is good business. Here are some attributes to look in the intermediary that you choose.

Starting a business…start with your business plan. - Click To Read Article
A business plan is a critical element to your success as it gets you focused on doing the things you need to do. Most of us, if left to our own devices, would do the things we like to do and avoid the hard things that we procrastinate over. This articles explains how to tackle the process of putting a busines plan together.

Starting a business...what options are available? - Click To Read Article
Over the last 2 years, Corporate America has not been kind to it's employees. Perhaps that's the wrong way to look at it. Maybe a better approach is that we only let things happen to us if we don't take action. Perhaps moving into business ownership is an action you need to take but are not sure where to start? This article suggests some options. The rest is up to you.

Successfully sell your business...to the right buyer - Click To Read Article
If you plan on selling your business, it will help you to understand the different types of buyer. Each buyer who inquires will have their own unique reason to want to buy. Let’s find out what’s important to each type so you are better prepared.

Seven growth industries to consider if you are starting a business - Click To Read Article
If you are planning on starting or buying a business, it makes sense to consider a business in a growth industry. This article outlines seven industries that are doing well, despite the recession.

Is business ownership right for you? - Click To Read Article
Business ownership is an option many refugees from Corporate America are considering. Unemployment is high and growing so owning your own business to control your future is a great option. But where do you start? This article covers some suggestions to get you started.

Eight reasons a business does not sell - Click To Read Article
Selling a business contains many moving parts. It’s not just the buyer(s) but also the family and friends, employees, landlord, suppliers, lenders and many others that demand attention or require working with.

Buying or selling the Perfect Business - Click To Read Article
Buying or selling a business comes with many variables. The seller brings their perspective of knowing the business “like the back of his hand” as they are responsible for growing and maintaining the business. The buyers bring new enthusiasm and ideas with a mixture of trepidation and excitement. Finding the right business is generally a major challenge. If a seller and buyer can come together with as many of these items aligned, they have a much greater chance of success.

7 tips for a successful business loan - Click To Read Article
The economy is starting to heal and small business owners are readying to get back into business. This includes borrowing money so they can successfully start, buy or grow their business. This article offers 7 tips to use when making your application for your next business loan and get a “yes” rather than a “no.”

5 tips to use when selling your business - Click To Read Article
Selling a business is rarely a simple and straight forward process. One of the biggest mistakes I’ve found is that the seller doesn’t put themselves in the shoes of the other parties be it the buyer, lender, landlord, employees, franchisor or whoever. This article outlines 5 suggestions for a seller to use when approaching the way to sell their business.

5 things to consider if selling your business - Click To Read Article
Selling a business requires not only preparing the business for sale, but also what you do as the owner. The following are 8 tips for you to consider if you want to successfully sell your business.

11 reasons to reject the recession and grow your business - Click To Read Article
Watching CNN, CNBC, MSNBC and the other media you keep hearing about the “green shoots” in the economy. This can be seen with things like the Federal Stimulus program beginning to gain momentum, clear direction with the resolution to the bankruptcies of GM and Chrysler, the level of fear about the economy subsiding, housing sales starting to stabilize and unemployment stabilizing. So it’s time to put the recession behind us and get on with it.

5 tips for a successful SBA loan - Click To Read Article
An SBA loan has successfully helped many small businesses. At the moment, qualifying to obtain an SBA loan is particularly challenging. The following information will help those looking to get an SBA loan to buy a business.

5 guaranteed ways not to sell your business - Click To Read Article
Selling a business is rarely a simple and straight forward process. One of the biggest mistakes I’ve found is that the seller doesn’t put themselves in the shoes of the other parties be it the buyer, lender, landlord, employees, franchisor or whoever. This article outlines 5 ways a business will NOT sell their business no matter how hard they try.


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