How to Run a Pre-Sale Sell-Side QofE (And Why It’s Worth the Investment)
A sell-side quality of earnings report finds the problems in your numbers before a buyer does. Here is how to run one and why it reliably pays for itself.
Financing
Brokers
The Anatomy of a Direct Acquisition: What Happens When You Skip the Middleman
A direct acquisition skips the broker and the auction. Here is the step-by-step anatomy of selling your Southern California business straight to a single funded buyer.
Valuation
Selling a Precision Contract Manufacturing Firm in Anaheim: Local Operational Hurdles
Selling a precision contract manufacturing firm in Anaheim means navigating local labor, real estate, and air-quality hurdles. Here is how each one shapes your valuation — and how to prepare.
Financing
Understanding “Proof of Cash” in a Lower-Middle-Market Transaction
A proof of cash analysis reconciles your bank statements to your books to confirm reported revenue actually landed. Here is what the test exposes and how to prepare before you sell.
Brokers
Can You Sell a Business Without a Broker? A Step-by-Step Legal Checklist
You can legally sell a business without a broker in California — the hard part is the paperwork. Here is the corporate-records and transaction-document checklist to prepare a clean private sale.