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How to Get Ready to Sell a Business You’ve Owned for Many Years

How to Get Ready to Sell a Business You’ve Owned for Many Years

Michael Meagher

President at MWM & Associates

In this podcast, we talked to Michael Meagher, the founder and president of MWM Associates in Edina, Minnesota and a certified business appraiser. Mr. Meagher has over 30 years of experience in the areas of financial management and analysis. He explained the importance of a mature age business owner obtaining accurate financial records and a valuation to determine a realistic sales price for the business.

Guest Profile

In this podcast, we talked to Michael Meagher, the founder, and president of MWM Associates in Edina, Minnesota, and a certified business appraiser. Mr. Meagher has over 30 years of experience in the areas of financial management and analysis. He explained the importance of a mature-age business owner obtaining accurate financial records and a valuation to determine a realistic sales price for the business.

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/mike-meagher-1711a58

Topics Covered

  • Michael Meagher’s background and what he does at MWM Associates. [1:15]
  • Do business owners tend to have a realistic idea about the value of their company before the sale? [6:22]
  • What are some recommendations for owners to improve the value of their business? [8:16]
  • Do some owners need to spend more time getting their businesses ready to sell? [10:42]
  • What are some of the concerns or issues unique to owners who have owned their business for 30, 40, 50 years, or more, when they are thinking about selling or making their succession plans? [13:34]
  • What are the three main approaches to valuing a business? [18:04]
  • Are there any adjustments that need to be made, as an appraiser, to the cash flow that’s reported on the income statement? [23:43]
  • Advice for someone who is considering selling a business for the first time. [28:01]
Acquired

Acquired

The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue

Written by Jacob Orosz, President of Morgan & Westfield

For a business to sell for what it’s really worth – or even more – you need to properly prepare. But too many entrepreneurs put off planning the sale of their business until the last moment. Acquired – The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue will help you prepare your business for sale and walk you through the sales process, dodging the pitfalls along the way. With a significant amount of your wealth tied up in your business, planning your exit is one of the most critical initiatives you’ll undertake.

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