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 | 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 | Jan 23, 2017 | Buying, Due Dilligence, Legal, Selling
What is vendor financing? Vendor financing is when a seller partially funds part of the purchase price for the buyer of a business with the remainder payed after the business is transferred to the purchaser. A loan agreement is then agreed to and generally, the buyer...
by QMA Blog | Dec 13, 2016 | Buying, Due Dilligence, Selling, Valuations
Financing Options Choosing how you finance an acquisition is a vital part of the transactional process. The financing option that you select can have a major impact on the cash flows available to shareholders post-transaction, and accordingly, care should be taken in...
by QMA Blog | Dec 8, 2016 | Buying, Due Dilligence, Selling
Attention to detail is great. As an accountant by trade, I appreciate how important detail can be. Be it, ensuring you understand the current status of your debtor and creditor ledgers, or making sure your employees are paid correctly. Through my experience as a...
by QMA Blog | Nov 14, 2016 | Buying, Due Dilligence, Selling
Firm Merger Challenges Professional service firm mergers can create great opportunities for increased revenue, internal client referrals, and heightened geographical penetration. They are also filled with a range of challenges, including human resource issues, client...
