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zuKunft Real Estate GmbH
zuKunft is committed to the spirit of entrepreneurship and facilitating open and transparent business dealings globally. We want to provide assistance not only to our clients but to all business buyers, sellers, and investors. Please enjoy our articles on buying and selling businesses.
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We have invested over CHF 50 million of our clients' capital in property, companies, start-ups, works of art, luxury watches, diamonds and gold.
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BUY OR START A BUSINESS
In deciding whether to buy a business or start fresh, ask yourself the following: What expertise do I have, what business do I want, and how risk-adverse am I. These points will guide you in selecting a business that provides a challenge but does not become a significant burden.
Most small business owners would in all probability agree it’s smarter to shop for an existing business if you are able to. In short, your dream can become a reality a lot of quicker and with fewer risks versus beginning from scratch. You can begin a business with little or no capital, however how long do you want to sweat and give away your earnings before seeing the payback. Furthermore, the danger of failure is far higher when beginning an enterprise than shopping for one that’s already up and running.
Let’s look at some benefits of buying an existing business. Here are six reasons that make buying an existing business a smart choice:
1. Personal or business related matters may be forcing the owner to sell. They may have to accept their losses and sell the business at a lower price to expedite the sale.
2. You eliminate start-up issues, which may be expensive and unpredictable. You save the time and headache of shopping for fixtures, technology needs, suppliers, and many more operational items. Plus, customers are already at your door, easing financial concerns.
3. Uncertainties are decreased. If you begin a new business you cannot know everything about the location, appropriate-size needed of the building space, tested advertising results and much more. But an existing business has an owner that can provide many answers in these areas.
4. The previous owner will offer you valuable data concerning demand, competitors, annual sales, suppliers, seasonal fluctuations, and different such variables.
5. You get a reliable list of suppliers and repair services. This knowledge alone will prevent lots of wasted time searching and potentially wasting hard-earned income.
zuKunft would be happy to share these insights with you and discuss them in more detail. Contact us to take advantage of our expertise and desire to help guide your entrepreneurial spirit.
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HOW TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS
The best exit strategy for a business owner is to sell the business. Below are tips for selling a business, so opportunities are not lost.
Have a look at when is the right time to sell a business. If a business owner waits until the retirement age to sell certain issues can work against him or her. The buyer can have leverage against you to sell your business for many reasons.
Also, selling a business is not a small undertaking and may become too burdensome at an older age. The smart choice is to sell when the business is strong and before the sale becomes a necessity.
Do a thorough assessment of what is for sale. Have a look at your physical assets, good will, trademarks, client lists and copyrights for example. What does one take into account when selling a business is a complicated question.
Don’t waste time trying to sell your business with an inaccurate valuation. There are different valuation methods used, but not all may be the best choice for your business. For example, will you focus on assets or projected earnings? Important questions to be used with current market understanding.
Finally, make sure everything is in order and transparent. Forgotten items can unintentionally scare prospective buyers and end a deal. It is a good idea to update records, check permits, and do general clean-up of the office and business overall.
Selling a business is a big undertaking, and seeking professional help will only make the payoff from all your hard work bigger. From the valuation to clean-up, an experienced broker can offer effective advice on what needs to get done and how to do it.
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HOW TO BUY A BUSINESS
Buying an existing business can be overlooked by entrepreneurs as a decent choice. However, if you’ve got an established name, current customers and an immediate revenue stream then it can be a good choice. The issue is finding a viable business can be troublesome and finalizing the sale may be an in-depth negotiation process. Below are 12 questions to consider when looking at a business that will help the buying process.
- Does operate this business match my skill set and interests?
- Do the operational requirements meet my lifestyle?
- How long has the business been operating?
- How long have the current owners had the business?
- What are the main reasons for selling?
- What is the past, present and current cash flow?
- How, and who, valued the business?
- What are the terms and length of any leases, supplier contracts?
- Is the current owner available to help with the transition?
- Has the current owner followed a business plan?
- What marketing strategies have been used?
- Is the business dependent on the current owner or highly specialized knowledge?
These questions offer good guidance and may seem elementary to answer initially. However, usually they lead to more questions and uncertainty. When dealing with cash flow and valuations, you don’t want to misread anything. Even personal questions about matching the business to life goals can be tough to answer.
If you are not an experienced business buyer, then consider seeking assistance. A professional broker can first make sure a business matches your goals and then take care of important details. This can save time, give confidence and reduce stress during the buying process.
Contact Asset Management for free a consultation and share in our passion for entrepreneurship.
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FOR BUYERS
Our extensive networks in the asset management industry allow us to work with outstanding managers before they enter into new relationships.
We recruit investors from some of the most respected firms in the investment industry in the belief that it takes one to know one. Trust is our number one priority.
We believe that local presence is essential to sourcing and structuring the best investment deals. For this reason, our team travels to various locations around the world to work directly with our clients to ensure a perfect working relationship and build a solid relationship of trust.
The successful purchase of a business requires planning, preparation, and the knowledge of experienced professionals to mitigate risks. At Parkside Invest we take these challenges seriously for greater success in today’s competitive market. Finding the right business and successfully acquiring it will be greatly diminished without having clear goals and a strategic plan.
The process of buying a business will include:
- Assessing targets for alignment with your goals
- Initiating Contact
- Business valuations
- Risk Assessment
- EBITDA analysis
- Managing expectations & negotiations
- Letters of Intent
- Financial modeling
- Due diligence
- Managing legal documents
- Finalizing the sale
FOR SELLERS
Choosing to sell your business alone is possible but comes with many potential hazards. Selling a business is a specialized transaction that will require significant knowledge to be done right. There are online resources available but they do not protect you against all issues like emotional involvement. A broker can act as a barrier to high emotions during negotiations and maintain an objective perspective.
Here are some of the hazards business owners face when selling their business without professional guidance.
- Not balancing risk
- Time constraints
- Poor due diligence
- Not mitigating legal or financial issues
- Low selling price
- Emotions end negotiations
- Limited marketing
- Ineffective business and sales plan
- Difficulty to act anonymously so uncertainty amongst clients, staff, and suppliers
- When you work with Capital Partners you get the following benefits of our services.
- Proven strategies to introduce your business to qualified buyers
- Trusted confidentiality
- Personalized service until the sale is finalized
- Maximized positive perception of your business
- Reduced stress and worry
FOR START-UPS
Do you have an existing business that needs to expand or a business plan that needs investors to launch? Let us help with the same expertise and strategy we offer business sellers. Investment broker will assess the strengths and weaknesses of your business and find the best to put forward to investors. As well, we will provide guidance on decreasing potential risks that could deter investors.
We will provide:
- Evaluation of capital needed
- Marketing strategy
- Due diligence
- International exposure
- Risk mitigation
- Document support
FOR INVESTORS
The world has got a lot smaller, and therefore your money can travel a lot further. Investing at home can bring great reward but ignoring other markets can mean missed opportunities. Businesses and start-ups now seek investors globally and can provide significant returns. Parkside Invest aims to introduce investors to opportunities where there is maximum transparency.
We have taken the time to carefully analyse the start-ups, commercial properties and existing businesses in our portfolio. We look at the metrics of businesses and market projections of start-ups so you understand the risk level of getting a return on your investment.
The other element of a successful investment is the leadership behind it. We get to know the people asking for your investment. Part of our due diligence is making sure that all parties involved are trustworthy by performing reference checks.
ACQUISITIONS
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Mergers and acquisitions give companies the ability to expand their market share, gain tax benefits, quick growth, fight competition and many other benefits. However, if the wrong company is chosen then all benefits will be lost and most likely your original business too.
This form of business development can greatly speed up growth because of geographic targeting or specific sector focus.
Mergers and acquisition advantages:
- Eliminate competitors
- New distribution channels
- Gain new technology
- Increase market share and strength
- Positive impact on production costs
zuKunft will work with you to capture each of these advantages and maximize the result. We will listen to your short and long term goals and match your budget and industry criteria to the best strategy. This will allow us to find effective targets that will listen to us and be open to buy/sell negotiations.
Financing Options
Financing Options
Here is our Financing Solutions that we're principally proposing to our client
- Revolving Credit Facilities
- First-Lien/Senior Debt
- Unitranche/Senior Stretch
- Second-Lien Loans
- Junior Capital/Mezzanine
- Crypto Finance Solutions