Acquisition and Sale of Businesses
Selling a Business
RMD is the industry leader in the
selling of ongoing businesses. Business owners decide to sale
their
 company for a range of
reasons from; retirement, divorce, death, termination of a
partnership, lifestyle change, failure of a concession concept and
others. As an owner you have a right to recover
your capital investment should you decide to sell your business
franchise or concept. Divestiture of your business is
one of the most important transactions you will undertake. You owe
it to yourself, your family and your employees to approach this sale
with the same careful planning and dedication that you put to work
in building your business. Timing is critical when it comes to
selling your business; which is why RMD creates an individual
website just for your business and why your first step should be
choosing RMD.
We have the
resources, and experience to establish the “market
value” of each
principal’s ownership interest in business assets and lease rights
in their business. The market value for each
business depends upon whether it is a retail, service or food
concept, the term of the lease, the franchise concept and several
other factors. A business which is designated a Disadvantage Business Enterprise (dbe)
firm has unique elements of value compared to a non-designated
companies.
The value of a business is also impacted by the term, and
structure of equipment and facility lease agreements; as well as other factors.
The "business life cycle" of the franchise, airport, mall, industry,
and/or venue will all impact the market value of an on going
business concern.
Business valuation methods
fall into 13 major categories, depending on where the major focus of
the analysis is centered.
Acquiring a Business
If you are motivated by personal
accomplishment, stimulated by challenge and want freedom to manage
your own future, then business ownership is for you! RMD is a
fulltime professional
 business intermediary organization engaged
in the marketing
of
ongoing businesses. Each RMD business intermediary combines his
or her experience with the cumulative knowledge of RMD and applies
this service
to your unique market. When an entrepreneur acquires a
business he/she buys much more than the inventory, equipment and
fixtures. They buy a new lifestyle and opportunity to expand into
new markets. A minority or women owned business might have
a high value because of local, State or Federal contracts. A
business which is designated a Disadvantage Business Enterprise
(dbe) or SBA 8 (a) firm has unique elements of value compared to a
non-designated company. Acquiring an on going business franchise usually
presents the challenge of franchise transfer fees in addition to the
business buyout. The
corporate financial statements of most small businesses must be
re-cast to arrive at a "market
value." The financial
and economic dynamics of a home healthcare firm are very different
from those factors which impact the value of a manufacturing company.
We realize that finding and buying the right business isn’t easy and
may be one of the most significant decisions in your life. Our
most important goal is for each transaction to satisfy the needs and
goals of our buyer.
RMD's website is intended to answer
many of your questions and help you understand the critical steps in
the acquisition process on the business being acquired. Our advisors
manage the acquisition process by;
1.
Determining whether the transaction should be an "asset or stock
purchase;"
2.
Completing a due diligence on the business;
3.
Conducting an industry "business cycle analysis;"
4.
Re-casted the corporate and personal financial statements;
5.
Providing an analysis of the corporate and personal tax
documents;
6.
Creating Professional business profiles;
7.
Providing a valuation (appraisal) of the business;
8.
Generating an "acquisition pro-forma financial;" and
9.
Assisting with financing.
We have sold and acquired businesses in
the following venues and industries:
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Accounting and bookkeeping firms;
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Airport Concessions (Food and Retail and Services);
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Automotive Repair and sales;
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College and University Venues (Food and Retail and
Services);
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Construction & Manufacturing;
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Consumer Products;
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Food and Retail and Services industries;
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Home Healthcare;
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Metro-Transportation Centers (Food and Retail and Services);
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Professional Sports Venues (Food and Retail and Services);
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Retail and Wholesale;
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Shopping Mall (Food and Retail and Services);
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Technology
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Telecommunications; and
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Transportation services and centers;
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Warehousing Company.
A review of our
sample engagement agreement will
provide details about the scope of services offered.
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