When it comes time for a business owner to sell his company, letting go of both his accomplishment and his control of the outcome can be something of a process. Part of this is because entrepreneurs often know how to start or run a business, but they do not fully understand its valuation when it […]
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When it comes to business, getting larger isn’t always getting better or more profitable, but in many cases a smart acquisition is a good strategy for success. It all comes down to when, why, and how. When you are considering a business acquisition, ask yourself these questions in order to determine whether or not it
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Calder Capital is pleased to announce the sale of Hunt Movers, Inc. to a strategic buyer. Founded over a decade ago by Dave Hunt, Hunt Movers, Inc. (Two Men & A Truck Franchise) is a profitable, established moving company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan that serves residential and commercial customers. Hunt Movers, Inc, was acquired
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In February we at Calder blogged about the current good news in the small business market. 2014 was a record-breaking year for small business sales, and it’s looking like 2015 may bring even better news. Bizbuysell.com reports that first quarter business sales numbers are up 6 percent over those in 2014. This translates into 1,830
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Calder Capital is pleased to announce the sale of Shoppers’ View to Jake Stroburg and Tony Abbo (Moorings Consulting, LLC), two local West Michigan investors. Calder Capital acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Shoppers’ View. Founded over 20 years ago, Shoppers’ View specializes in mystery shopping, quality assurance monitoring, customer satisfaction surveys and brand
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Check it out! Five business brokers, including Calder’s Max Friar, were recently profiled by MiBiz.com in “Tips from 5 M&A professionals for business owners looking to sell.” Highlights include: Smart things to do to prepare for an eventual sale Being financially vs. emotionally ready to sell your business Signs that it’s time to sell If
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The real estate market in West Michigan has been bouncing back, and, as residents and homeowners, we are seeing properties move faster and at higher selling prices than we could have imagined just a few years ago. But what is the market for businesses in the area? Are entrepreneurs seeing the same kind of opportunities?
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There is good news for business owners who hope to sell their business in 2015. Bizbuysell.com reports that 2014 was a record-breaking year for small-business sales, with the largest number of transactions occurring since 2007, the year they began keeping data. This translates to 7,494 businesses sold, up 6 percent from the year before and
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Manufacturing business brokers Calder Capital confidentially marketed the opportunity to select individual, strategic, and private equity acquirers via a highly-focused search process. Multiple, competitive offers were received, allowing the client the opportunity to select the acquirer offering the best prices, terms and strategic fit for the Company’s future. “Max is a closer. Whenever we faced
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You’ve made the decision to list your business for sale. This next period is crucial to your success in getting the best asking price for your company, and it’s important to be able to identify and navigate any potential roadblocks to a successful sale. Finding the right buyer and establishing a mutually beneficial communication between
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