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A Quick Guide to New Age Salesmanship
In this economy the job market is becoming more and more competitive, and yet we here at Smith Floyd believe there should be no reason anyone should be unemployed with the obvious exception of those that are physically disabled. There has always been and there will always remain a need for good sales people in [...]
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Is now the right time to sell?
Now is not the right time to go to the store for groceries, nor is it the right time to buy a new car, nor is it the right time to go back to school to finish your degree. Time stops for no one and this rule is no exception to the sale of your business. If you are waiting for the right time to do anything you may well end up waiting until you are … [read on]
Is Now the Right Time to Sell Your Business?
The short answer: No! "Now" is not the right time to do anything. Use this "now" as an example, if it was "later" you would not be reading this because you would be working on things that really matter to you and your future. "Now" is a time for planning and thinking, "later" is where all the action occurs. Now is not the right … [read on]
Three Biggest Lies in the Business Sales World
There is no doubt about it, that the world of business sales is a shark-infested ocean. From mom/pop stores that sell for $80k to middle-market deals of $10 million+ . . . to buying shares of publicly traded companies. The sharks take on many different forms. The most dangerous ones are those that approach with the appearance of a guppy. … [read on]
Why you should STOP thinking about franchising your business . . . NOW!
"Matt, I have this really great idea for a business franchise. Can you help me?" If I had a nickel for every time I have heard this question, I would have a decent amount of nickels. My answer is routinely as follows, "So you want to franchise your business? You have an idea that you want to turn into a franchise? Yes, I can help you: … [read on]
Nastiest NINE-letter word in Small Business . . .
FRANCHISE! Highlights of Matt discussing why the world of franchising (both buying and creating) is a dangerous and ugly place. As a consumer, why do you prefer franchises over independent businesses. Or vice versa? … [read on]
