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“Fertile ground: Industry revenue will grow steadily as construction markets improve.”  October 2017 IBIS World Report The Landscaping business is a people business.  The distinct lifestyle of working outside, creating beautiful spaces combined with the pride of a completed project make this a desirable business for many. Landscape Trends • Going green with all types of […]

  Selling your business with a Business Broker gets your business sold in less time, with less stress and for more money. Understanding the sales process helps both the Seller and the Buyer. Each party will have responsibilities. With a Business Broker, these are clearly mapped out. In Step 1, the Business Broker will identify, […]

If you want to maximize the price of your business, get your business ready for sale. It is that simple. The best strategy when selling your business is to eliminate doubt for the Buyers mind. By eliminating red flags early on in the process, the Buyer will see less risk.  Less risk will  equate to […]

Buying a business has many components and follows a specific process. One crucial component is establishing the necessary financing to accomplish the transaction. Determining your lending capacity early on is equally important to you, the Buyer and to the Seller. Since many deals require the Seller to finance a portion of the sale as a […]

Buying an established business has many advantages but is not without risk. You will need to know the advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business and know your strengths and weaknesses as a business owner. Advantages of buying a business Buying a business is generally less risky than starting your own business. You can […]

Is your business seeking a loan, financing or Capitol Investment? Do you need a Business Plan, but just don’t have the time? Larkspur Business Brokers now offers effective business plans that get you the results you need. Fromm Cash Flow projections to a well documented marketing plan, we produce highly professional Business Plans that represent […]

Did you know 90% of buyers never end up buying a business. This is a a staggering statistic, especially considering 50% of Canadians want to own and operate their own business one day. Why is it so few ever do? If you are a first-time buyer who has never owned a business before, the process […]

So, you are going to sell your business. How are you going to stay focused on your business while navigating a complex sale process?  The process is emotional and you need someone to guide you right up to the close.  A Business Broker takes the weight off your shoulders and handles much of the stresses […]

A Lawyer, an Accountant and a Business Broker come together for one epic event on Selling your Business. Lethbridge, May 17. See you there! Please register to events@availcpa.com

Have you ever wondered what is a Business Broker exactly? What do they do? Who are they accountable to? Here is a Business Broker defined by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA): “A Business Broker is an intermediary dedicated to serving clients and customers who desire to sell or acquire businesses. A business broker is […]