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...
by QMA Blog | Apr 11, 2017 | Selling
Unique road transport industry The road transport industry dominates the Australian freight market, providing services to businesses spanning the entire economy. In many ways, the success of the road transport industry is indicative of the success of the entire...
by QMA Blog | Apr 10, 2017 | Buying, Selling
How is Quinn M&A different? As expert M&A Advisors specialising in selling businesses worth between $1 million and $50 million, we’re often asked how we differ from Business Brokers. In many cases, Business Brokers and M&A Advisors are seeking the...
by QMA Blog | Apr 5, 2017 | Selling
Increased Competition In the business world, everyone knows that increased competition alters the status quo in the marketplace. When more competition enters a market for goods or services, consumers generally get better outcomes in the form of lower price, quicker...
by QMA Blog | Mar 8, 2017 | Buying, Due Dilligence
What is due diligence? Due diligence is a vital part of the acquisition process. Before proceeding with an acquisition, an acquirer will want to have a clear understanding as to what it is that they are buying, what obligations they are assuming and what risks exist....
by QMA Blog | Mar 8, 2017 | Selling
What is a target list? A target list is a list of companies, parties and individuals that you predict could likely have some interest in acquiring your business. A target list is used by your advisor in their process of confidentially approaching and understanding the...
