How to Buy a Business in a Seller's Market

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January 13, 2022

by a professional from University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business in North Palm Beach, FL, USA

11 searchers discuss tactics with dealmakers and legal counsel . Scroll down my webpage to see 45 dealmaking tactics not covered during our discussion.

You'll also see a link you can use if you want deeper insights, which I can privately share with you via Zoom. https://partneroncall.com/how-to-buy-a-business-in-a-sellers-market/

Who’s selling whom? Beware of a disabling or fatal case of business buyer fever. Right now buyer fever is raging. It’s contagious. It’s fueling unhealthy competition among business buyers. And that plays into the hands of sellers.

• Is value increasing or is it merely pricing that is increasing?

• How do you know when it’s a seller’s market?

• Will buying the bubble burst your business acquisition?

• Consider these 52 variables to help you navigate during these confusing and risky times.

Never forget your lost income opportunity: Irrationally deferring completing an M&A transaction presents at least two kinds of (avoidable) potential losses. (1) Missing out on buying the best opportunity that you’re going to find. (2) Lost income opportunity, which is what you would have earned every month longer it takes to complete your deal.
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Reply by a professional
from University of Southern California in North Palm Beach, FL, USA
Searchers, dealmakers and legal counsel discuss tactics.Scroll down my webpage to see 45 dealmaking tactics not covered during our discussion. You'll also see a link you can use if you want deeper insights, which I can privately share with you via Zoom. https://partneroncall.com/how-to-buy-a-business-in-a-sellers-market/Who’s selling whom? Beware of a disabling or fatal case of business buyer fever. Right now buyer fever is raging. It’s contagious. It’s fueling unhealthy competition among business buyers. And that plays into the hands of sellers.• Is value increasing or is it merely pricing that is increasing?• How do you know when it’s a seller’s market?• Will buying the bubble burst your business acquisition?• Consider these 52 variables to help you navigate during these confusing and risky times.Never forget your lost income opportunity: Irrationally deferring completing an M&A transaction presents at least two kinds of (avoidable) potential losses. (1) Missing out on buying the best opportunity that you’re going to find. (2) Lost income opportunity, which is what you would have earned every month longer it takes to complete your deal.
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from University of Southern California in North Palm Beach, FL, USA
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