Month: July 2009

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July 24, 2009

Warning! Business Sellers Are Liars

By Joseph Eneldas

“Business Seller Retiring – Priced to Move” While searching for an existing small business to buy, the novice entrepreneur will come across a few deals that seem almost too good to be true. There are times when a family situation or a dodgy medical condition may require a quick sale at a below-market price, but…

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July 10, 2009

Retailers Negotiate Rent Reductions

By Joseph Eneldas

Retail chains are using the fine print in their leases to demand rent reductions, eking out critical savings and pressuring mall owners already struggling with vacancies…. …. Retailers that want to stay put are using the triggered clauses to negotiate multi-year rent reductions from their landlords, often in exchange for adding more years to their…

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July 2, 2009

Company Valuations

By Joseph Eneldas

INC Magazine recently published their valuation guide, which can be found here http://www.inc.com/valuation