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Everything You Need to Know About Selling or Buying a Business
The Selling Process
How does the process of selling a business work?
How long does it take to sell a business?
What is a CIM and why does it matter?
What happens after I sign an engagement agreement with Anchorpoint?
Do I need to keep running my business during the sale process?
What is a Letter of Intent?
Valuation
How is my business valued?
What is Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE)?
What is EBITDA and when is it used instead of SDE?
What multiple will my business sell for?
Can I get a valuation without committing to sell?
Does Anchorpoint provide a formal written valuation?
Working With Anchorpoint
How much does Anchorpoint charge?
What makes Anchorpoint different from a national franchise broker?
How many clients does Anchorpoint work with at one time?
Does Anchorpoint only work with Texas businesses?
What size businesses does Anchorpoint work with?
How do I get started?
Buyers and Confidentiality
How do you keep the sale confidential?
Will my employees find out I am selling?
Who are the typical buyers for my business?
How do you screen buyers?
What is an NDA and when is it signed?
Deal Structure and Closing
What is an earnout and should I accept one?
Can buyers use SBA financing to buy my business?
What is seller financing and am I required to offer it?
What happens at closing?
How long is the transition period after closing?
Texas Market and Timing
Is now a good time to sell a business in Texas?
Does Texas have any tax advantages for selling a business?
What is the M&A market like for small businesses in 2025 and 2026?
When is the right time to sell my business?
What if I am not ready to sell yet but want to understand my options?
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