The Buy Sell Edge

The ins and outs of buying and selling businesses
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How to Present Your Backlog to Maximize Your Construction Company’s Value

When you decide to sell your HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or roofing company, it is easy to focus on what you have already accomplished. You gather your past three years of tax returns, list your equipment and trucks, and showcase the great brand you...

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My Mission to Protect the Wealth and Legacy of Construction Business Owners

I didn't start my career in a corporate boardroom, and I didn't learn the construction business by reading a spreadsheet. For over 20 years, my life...

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The Estimate vs. Reality Check: How Sophisticated Buyers Judge Your Bidding Process

As a former estimator and project manager, I know the thrill of winning a major bid. You put the numbers together, submit the proposal, and celebrate...

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The Ultimate Guide to Preparing Your Construction and Trade Business for Sale

Selling a construction company is often the single most significant financial event in a founder's life. However, successfully exiting a business in...

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Restaurant Buyers: What Landlords Will Require Before Approving You to Take Over a Lease

When buying a restaurant, most buyers focus on purchase price, financing, equipment, and projected cash flow. But there is one approval that can...

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The Personal Guarantee Problem: What Every Doctor Should Know Before Signing a Lease

There is one issue that quietly derails more medical practice sales than almost anything else: The personal guarantee in your lease.

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Exit Planning for Restaurant Owners: What You Should Be Doing and Thinking About

Most restaurant owners spend years focused on operations. Food cost. Labor. Marketing. Reviews. Staffing. Vendor pricing. Lease negotiations. Very...

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A Powerful Financing Option for Doctors Buying a Practice

There is a financing option available to doctors that many simply do not know exists.

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How Leases and Landlords Kill Restaurant Deals

Most restaurant owners focus on revenue, food cost, labor, and profitability when thinking about selling. Buyers focus on cash flow. Lenders focus on...

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Mark Joy Joins EDGE to Lead Restaurant & Hospitality M&A

Margins are tight. Lease exposure is significant. Franchisor approvals can delay or block transfers. SBA lending appetite shifts. Personal guaranties...

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