by QMA Blog | Feb 28, 2018 | Selling
Exit Planning is Necessary to Maximise the Benefits of Selling Your Private Business When selling a business, success is dependent on factors beyond simply preparing the business to maximise the sale price. For owners and partners, being mentally prepared for the...
by QMA Blog | Feb 5, 2018 | Buying, Due Dilligence, Legal, Selling, Tax Advice, Valuations
Synergy Valuation Synergies are the basis of most strategic business acquisitions, thus valuing and understanding synergies on both the buy and sell-side of transactions is a crucial negotiating tool for any successful transaction. Strategic buyers should be looking...
by QMA Blog | Jan 29, 2018 | Buying
5 Reasons to Grow Your Mature Business Through Acquisition When successful firms reach the mature phase of the business life cycle organic growth becomes more difficult to attain. At this point an acquisition strategy can foster a high level of inorganic growth and...
by QMA Blog | Jan 22, 2018 | Due Dilligence
Tips for a thorough due diligence process when acquiring or selling a business When acquiring or divesting a business, being thoroughly prepared for the due diligence process can significantly simplify the process. To ensure a simplified process, below are a few of...
by QMA Blog | Jan 8, 2018 | Buying, Due Dilligence, Selling, Valuations
The emergence of innovative technologies has seen entrepreneurs enter the tech industry at levels unprecedented since the dotcom boom. Optimism has been derived from the success of small ideas such as Snapchat Inc, Facebook Inc, Xero Limited and many more...
by QMA Blog | Jan 8, 2018 | Buying, Due Dilligence, Selling
When negotiating the divestment or acquisition of a business, if done well, all parties involved should reap the rewards and leave with long term benefits. The types of negotiators you will encounter when negotiating a business sale or purchase will vary significantly...
by QMA Blog | Oct 31, 2017 | Selling
Selling a business can be a turbulent period for everyone involved. To help make the process as smooth as possible, here are a few fundamental tips that will assist. Quality and In Depth Records Having in depth and extended financial records is crucial. The more in...
by QMA Blog | Oct 31, 2017 | Buying, Selling
Merging businesses can provide a multitude of benefits to the firms involved and their customers. Cost synergies are generally the most easily and accurately quantifiable, and should be actively identified by companies looking to merge with and take over another...
by QMA Blog | May 2, 2017 | Valuations
Property leases raising concern Business arrangements concerning leases for real property will generally have a major impact on the risk profile of a business. Key items that should be reviewed as part of a valuation are discussed below. Length of Lease The timeframe...
by QMA Blog | Apr 24, 2017 | Selling
Confront your emotions For many business owners, the greatest challenge of selling their business is confronting their emotions. It’s not surprising that given the passion inherent in the make-up of most successful entrepreneurs, the sale of their business can result...
