Admin AOP, Author at Diomo Corporation

Perseverance And What Else??

October 18, 2006 Admin AOP No Comments

In my first post on this blog, I talked about the three traits common to every successful entrepreneur I have met. The first characteristic was perseverance. The second is that all great entrepreneurs are smart enough to know they don’t…

Choosing A Business

On Resourcefulness

October 5, 2006 Admin AOP No Comments

Before I go any further I want to take a moment to post about my partner in this project, Richard Parker. I've known and worked with Richard for going on 6 years now, and there is no one I can…

Key Business Buyer Issues

Why Politicians Aren’t Good Businesspeople – The Foley Matter Is A Perfect Example

October 4, 2006 Admin AOP No Comments

I promise that my blog will not promote any personal political beliefs. However; the recent events surrounding Rep. Mark Foley have my blood boiling and serve to reinforce my long-standing belief that most politicians are losers and would fail miserably…

Key Business Buyer Issues

This Is Crazy Exciting!

September 27, 2006 Admin AOP No Comments

Hello all. I am just thrilled to join with Dylan in building this blog. Besides the fact that blogging is the "in" thing (my four young kids tell me I'm pretty cool now), it truly provides a great forum to…

Legal And Financial Issues

FAQs About Business Leases – Frank Answers About Handling Leases In Business For Sale Transactions

September 19, 2006 Admin AOP No Comments

Question: I think not enough information is talked about dealing with business leases. What are your thoughts on taking over a lease versus getting a new lease? What is a triple net lease? If your company goes under, how do…

Financing The Purchase

How To Get Business SBA Approved – Doing So As A Seller Can Help Make Your Business More Attractive

September 12, 2006 Admin AOP No Comments

Question: How do I get my business SBA approved? It seems like doing so would help to move the sale of my business faster. Thank you. Answer: This is a great question and you should be commended for being proactive…

Valuing A Business

How To Discount Accounts Receivable – Common Practices For Handling AR In Business For Sale Transact

August 29, 2006 Admin AOP No Comments

Question:If you buy a business that includes the Accounts Receivable (A/R) do you discount this amount? If so, are there certain percentages that are common for certain industries?Answer:While most small business sales are "asset sales" where the AR generally remains…

Valuing A Business

How To Evaluate Legitimate And Non-Legitimate Addbacks – Making Sense Of The Seller’s Discretionary

August 1, 2006 Admin AOP No Comments

Question:When reviewing a company's recast statement, what addbacks are considered legitimate when a buyer is evaluating the cash flow of a business? My understanding of this evaluation process is that Depreciation, Interest, Amortization, and Owner's Salary are the only items…

Business Brokers

Using A Business Broker To Sell Your Business – Brokers Can Help Tremendously, Just Be Certain You Hire The Right One.

June 20, 2006 Admin AOP No Comments

Question: I have decided to sell my successful business. I am leaning towards selling it on my own. I see all these websites available to list businesses and my inquiries to my accountant and attorney have not been favorable about…

Reviewing Financials

How To Calculate Your ROI When Buying A Business – Should An Owner’s Or Manager’s Salary Be Subtract

June 13, 2006 Admin AOP No Comments

Question:I'm interested in buying a business some day, but I have a question about return on investment calculations. When calculating owner benefit/cash flow, do you subtract out a reasonable salary for the owner first and keep everything else that flows…

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