Navigating Employee Transitions During Business Sales
We guide Idaho owners through staff transitions with clarity and care. For many sellers, concerns about the team surface early. These people helped build the company and often feel like part of your identity. Arthur Berry & Company has advised Idaho owners on the employee side of ownership transfers for over four decades. In most […]
What is a Seller’s Note in a Business Sale?
We define a seller note as an agreement where the seller acts as lender for part of the purchase price. This form of debt financing helps bridge gap between buyer capital and seller value. Seller financing appears in 60–90% of U.S. small-company transactions. It lets an owner facilitate transfer when bank loans cover only part […]
Get Our Proven Due Diligence Checklist to Sell Your Business
We guide founders through the final stretch. Preparing for a sale means more than tidy books. It means organized contracts, clear ownership, and complete tax returns. Start with your Federal Employer Identification Number from the IRS. That EIN proves legal ownership and keeps tax filings clean. Gather income statements, balance sheets, and returns for the […]
Seller Notes: The Insider’s Guide to This Powerful M&A Financing
We help founders and buyers close deals that make sense. A seller note is a strategic debt tool that lets an owner take part of the purchase price over time. This structure adds flexibility when a buyer and business owner differ on value. Used properly, this financing reduces upfront cash needs and bridges a price […]
Sell Your Business with Confidence: Expert Guidance on Non-Compete Agreements
We guide founder-led owners through the deal and the key protections that matter. Our focus is practical. We cut to the terms that preserve value and limit risk. When preparing to sell, a clear non-compete agreement often anchors the transaction. It protects goodwill and makes the sale more attractive to buyers. We explain how package […]
Get Our Curated Business Sale Due Diligence Checklist PDF
We built a focused tool to speed transactional review for lower-middle-market acquisitions. Our curated framework highlights the documents and company information that matter most. It saves time. It reduces risk. Shiau Yen Chin-Dennis at K&L Gates LLP provides legal guidance for M&A calls. Reach out at 503.226.5765 for counsel on material agreements or complex corporate […]
Discover Small Business Valuation Multiples by Sector
We cut through the noise. Our report gives founder-led owners and buyers a clear view of current price trends across sectors. We use a curated dataset from DealStats and Business Valuation Resources, LLC updated to July 30, 2024. Practical, data-driven insight. That means real transactions from 1990 through July 2024 inform our approach. You get […]
Unlock the SDE vs EBITDA Business Valuation Formula
We cut through the noise so founders can pick the metric that fits their exit path. This short guide clarifies what each measure captures and when each one matters. EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It gives a clean view of operating cash flow for financial buyers. SDE reflects the total […]
Streamlining the Selling a Business Due Diligence
High stakes. Clear plan. The diligence period can make or break a sale. We guide founder-led owners through practical prep so deals close on time. Every buyer expects open access to documents and data. We assemble files, flag gaps, and present facts so the company stands up to scrutiny. That clarity reduces surprises and late-stage […]