Archive for the ‘Buying a Business’ Category

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We’ve Found a Pulse! Retail Businesses Driving Life into an Economic Recovery

After spending a lot of money on gifts and decors as well as availing of doorbuster deals from major retailers, consumers normally hold back after the holiday season. As such, businesses expect lower sales figures during the first months of the year – but not this time. Figures show that consumers have gone back to [...]

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Occupational Health and Safety Business for Sale

This occupational health and safety business for sale is a multi-faceted health and safety services company based in Alberta, Canada with a new office recently opened in British Columbia, Canada. This health and safety business for sale specializes in occupational safety, offering several health and safety training courses at the Company’s classroom facility, as well [...]

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Manufacturing Business for Sale in a Recovering Economy

Some say that the manufacturing industry has lost its prestige. Others say that since the rise of industrialization and the advancement of modern technology, manufacturing businesses do not produce as many jobs as before. There is also the issue of outsourcing, wherein companies move business operations overseas to cut costs. This, for some, makes manufacturing [...]

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Technology Businesses for Sale Popular in the World of M&A

Technology companies for sale have been selling like hotcakes for the last few years. A significant majority of all deals closed involve these types of businesses. According to analyst and data company 451 Research, companies spent more than $219 billion last year in tech-related merger activity, an increase of 17% over 2010. From the looks [...]

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The Future of US M&A in 2012

The first month of 2012 is over. From the looks of it, companies, private equity groups, and investment banks are indeed engaging in mergers and acquisitions again. With this, many believe that 2012 will achieve the M&A rebound that 2011 did not.

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Buying a Small Business for Sale – Starting Your Own vs. Buying Established

During his recent State of the Union Address, President Obama put significant emphasis on the importance of small businesses. As the main job creator and source of innovation, small businesses are highly valuable to the economy, especially during these trying times.

President Obama’s Blueprint: Two Instrumental Industries

President Barack Obama laid out what the White House called a ‘blueprint for an America that is built to last’ during his annual State of the Union Address. I’m sure you, together with many business owners, are concerned about what part of this ‘blueprint’ will benefit your company and aid your acquisition plans. I won’t [...]

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Manufacturing Industry Recap 2011 – Reasons to Invest Today

The manufacturing industry closed 2011 on a positive note, as industry data showed increased business activity from factories in the US. The December Manufacturing Index report from the Institute of Supply Management registered at 53.9 percent. This is 1.2 percent higher than the November index and the highest since June of last year. Aside from [...]

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Top Industries in Which to Buy a Business for Sale

For the past few weeks, I’ve been talking about how mergers and acquisitions activity will be great this year. But surely, there are a couple of things on your mind: What industries will thrive this year? What sectors will be best to look for acquisition opportunities? Well, citing Ernst & Young LLP’s Transaction Advisory Services, [...]

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Mergers, Splits, Buyouts and Exits – 2011 Deal Activity in Review

After all the revelry at Times Square and elsewhere, it is now time to march back to office and get back to work. Before you sit down at your desk and pick up where you left off, let us look back at what transpired in the corporate world in 2011.