Blog – Jeffrey Elder

Cultivating Your Brand Strategy

Your brand is a customer’s perception about your business. It determines how they feel about the services and product that you offer. A consistent brand message over time will shape what clients and customers think about you and what you stand for. As a business owner, you need to be able to answer the following…

Unlocking Your Growth Potential Through Strategic Dealmaking With a Business Brokers

Business brokers are professionals who specialize in helping buyers and sellers of privately-held businesses connect with each other to facilitate a smooth transaction. They have an extensive knowledge of the legal and financial aspects of business transfer, can provide advice on pricing and terms, guide the parties through due diligence, and help manage communications between…

An Overview of Term Sheets

If you’re planning on a business agreement to buy or sell a business, you’ll want to know about term sheets. These non-binding agreements will help with progress for both parties. The information covered in the term sheet should include everything from pricing and terms to special considerations. You can expect it to be between one…

Ready to Launch? Make Use of a Professional Business Broker Service

Business broker services can be a great resource for business owners who are looking to buy or sell a business in Austin. They provide assistance and expertise in the business acquisition process which can make the transition easier, faster, and more successful. Here we’ll cover what business broker services are, their benefits, how to get…

How a Business Broker Service Can Help You Find the Right Business Opportunity

A business broker service is a professional who specializes in helping business owners and buyers find business opportunities that meet their needs and goals. Business brokers can help business owners and potential buyers understand the complexities of the business buying process, from finding a business to negotiating the purchase price, handling due diligence services, and…

Is Your Deal Really Going to be Successful?

If you’re selling your business and things are looking positive with your buyer, you might be tempted to start resting easy. If you have a signed letter of intent, you might be even more tempted to think that things are pretty settled. However, the fact of the matter is that much can be uncovered during…

How Business Brokers Help Companies Increase Their Value

Business brokers are professionals who help companies increase their value, usually when they’re looking to buy or sell. It’s a process that requires both experience and expertise, which is why so many business owners rely on business brokers to guide them through the entire transaction. Let’s take a closer look at how Austin business brokers…

When Should Sellers Proceed with Caution?

Selling your business is typically quite an involved process that takes a series of months. Sellers typically experience a variety of ups and downs during that time. This is true even in the case of the most successful deals. That’s why you will want to keep your eyes open during the process so that you…

How Improved Negotiation Tactics Can Benefit Your Deals

There is no underestimating the importance of negotiation when you are buying or selling a business. Let’s take a look at some of the most often used strategies and our recommendations. The Direct Approach One approach in negotiations is what we often refer to as the “take it or leave it” strategy. In this scenario,…

An Introduction to Business Brokers

For business owners looking to buy or sell a business in Austin, working with a Austin business broker is a great way to make the process smoother and more successful. But what does a business broker do? And why should you work with one? Let’s take a look. What Does a Business Broker Do? A…