In this episode of the ‘I Bought a Business’ podcast, Chris Barrett, CPA of Midwest CPA, interviews Dhruv Patel, a former Army Medical Corps officer who successfully transitioned into Med Spa acquisition entrepreneurship. Together, they explore Dhruv’s journey from military service to owning a Med Spa. Additionally, they discuss the steps involved in buying a Med Spa and the challenges Dhruv faced during the acquisition process.
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Planning to acquire a business? A Quality of Earnings (QoE) report is crucial to understanding the financial health of your investment. This article explains how QoE reports help uncover the true value, identify potential risks, and support a successful acquisition.
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Struggling to decide the best entity structure for your small business? This guide breaks down the benefits and tax implications of C-Corps, Partnerships, S-Corps, and Sole Proprietorships to help you make an informed decision. The right entity structure can significantly impact your business’s tax obligations, growth potential, and overall operations. Let’s dive in and explore which option best fits your needs.
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Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are increasingly becoming a go-to choice for companies to reward and retain their employees. If you’ve received RSUs, you might be wondering how they work and, more importantly, how they’re taxed. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about RSUs and their tax implications.
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Back to Learning Center Introduction Whether you are a buyer or a seller of a small business tax-efficiency should be at the forefront of your financial plan. Among the many options available to acquisition entrepreneurs, F reorganizations offer a blend of benefits for those considering the acquisition of S corporations. This article will walk you
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Back to Learning Center Introduction Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting begins January 1, 2024 and most companies in the United States will need to report information about the owner’s and leaders of the organization. These people are referred to as beneficial owners. This information must be reported to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). In this guide
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Back to Learning Center Introduction In business acquisitions, it is paramount that you fully vet the business you are buying. Among the various tools available, the Proof of Cash stands out as one of the most important analysis to ensure the accuracy of financial records. For acquisition entrepreneurs, effectively understanding and using Proof of Cash
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When buying a business, one of the key decisions you’ll face is whether to structure the deal as an asset sale vs stock sale. This choice can significantly impact both the buyer and the seller, particularly in terms of taxes and liabilities. Understanding the nuances of each option will help you make an informed
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When selling a small business, two crucial factors significantly impact the purchase price:
Earnings:
The amount of earnings your company generates is a key determinant, typically measured as Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA). A sell-side quality of earnings analysis presents an opportunity to enhance both the quantity and quality of these earnings.
EBITDA can be increased by identifying adjustments to your financials that a new buyer should not anticipate incurring. This includes one-time expenses or events, personal expenses that the owner ran through the business, or the normalization of recent changes to business operations.
When the buyer is performing due diligence they are going to be looking for adjustments that will favor them. However, they are not going to point out to you adjustments that will be in your favor it’s up to you to do that.
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If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur but don’t think a startup is right for you, a search fund could be your answer.
Entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) is a compelling pathway to realize your business ownership goals and own an established business. Search funds provide the financial vehicle to make that dream a reality.
In this article, we’ll provide an overview of search funds, contrast different models, how to start one, and shed light on the appeal, challenges, and trends surrounding them.
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