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 […]
Tax-Free Reorganizations: A Roadmap for Smooth Business Sales
Tax-Free Reorganizations: A Roadmap for Smooth Business Sales IRC Section 368 sets the legal frame for a tax-free reorganization in the United States. We guide founders and buyers through the rules so the sale stays compliant and efficient. These transactions let an acquiring corporation take assets or stock without immediate income tax consequences for shareholders. […]
Seller Notes in Business Sales: When They Make Sense
Seller Notes in Business Sales: When They Make Sense We explain a practical financing tool that helps close deals when cash and bank loans fall short. A seller note lets an owner accept a portion of the purchase price over time as a promissory instrument. This structure often bridges the gap between a buyer’s available […]
What Non-Compete Clauses Are Enforceable in Business Deals?
What Non-Compete Clauses Are Enforceable in Business Deals? We cut through legal noise to give clear, practical guidance for U.S. buyers and founders. Our focus: when a non-compete can actually protect value after a transfer. We review statutory trends, common judicial tests, and deal drafting steps that raise the odds a restriction holds. This short […]