buying a business | Law 4 Small Business, P.C. (L4SB)

So You Want To Buy A Business..

April 1, 2021 / by Kristy Donahue / Mergers and Acquisitions / 0 comments

Attorney Ian Alden Hosts A Workshop For Anyone Considering Purchasing a Business Changing circumstances due to COVID have led to many people to consider new options. Buying or selling a business is not for the faint of heart. It requires lots of planning, patience, and due diligence. Once you are ready to pull the trigger, […]

Ian Alden Talks Stock vs. Asset Purchases. Do You Know the Difference?

March 13, 2020 / by Kristy Donahue / Mergers and Acquisitions / 0 comments

Attorney Ian Alden dropped into KRQE FOX- NM Living this morning to discuss what anyone about to buy or sell a business should know. Check out the full interview here: https://nmliving.com/2020/03/13/law-4-small-business-breaks-down-asset-vs-stock-sale/

Buying an Existing Business?

August 12, 2019 / by Larry Donahue / Mergers and Acquisitions / 2 comments

If you are presented with the opportunity of buying an existing business, you may be attracted to the idea of walking into an income-producing business with a great location, a good reputation, and loyal customers. The price is something you can manage, and the owner says he is selling the business because he wants to […]

Understanding Contracts: Asset vs. Stock Purchase

May 15, 2019 / by Kameron Kramer / Mergers and Acquisitions / 0 comments

So, you’re looking at purchasing someone’s business or selling your business, but what exactly does that mean? You have two primary options: an asset purchase or a stock purchase. It’s very important you understand the differences in order to know which one is best in your situation. What’s the difference? Asset Purchase With an asset […]

Moving a Pre-Existing Business Into a New Company

August 30, 2018 / by Larry Donahue / Mergers and Acquisitions / 0 comments

You listened to your business lawyer, and formed a limited liability company (called LLC) or corporation (such as a C-Corp or S-Corp), and you want to move your pre-existing business into the new company. This is actually a common question, and it’s really important that you do it right. How you do this, depends on […]

Buying or Selling a Business

August 30, 2018 / by administrator / Mergers and Acquisitions / 0 comments

Buying or selling a business can be a major aspect of your experience as a small business owner. Whether you’re looking to expand by buying a new business, or selling all or part of your existing enterprise, a proper understanding of the process can make the transaction smoother. Law 4 Small Business is here to […]

Ways to Buy an Existing Business

April 30, 2018 / by Ian Alden / Mergers and Acquisitions / 2 comments

In our previous piece (The Art of Buying and Selling a Business), we discussed some of the important issues you should consider when you want to sell or buy an existing business to maximize your value and minimize your risk. In this article, we consider the two most common ways one goes about buying a […]

Business Acquisition Checklist

June 4, 2015 / by Larry Donahue / Mergers and Acquisitions / 0 comments

BUYING A BUSINESS Thinking of buying a business or part of a business? If so, then congratulations! Simply by reading this article, you are exhibiting the prudence and wisdom that many of your peers lack. While buying a business can be quite romanticized, it can wind up being a great investment or major headache. The […]

UCC Search & Lien Search in Business Acquisition

May 26, 2015 / by Larry Donahue / Mergers and Acquisitions / 0 comments

Previously, we have discussed the high-level issues of either acquiring or selling a business, in a blog article entitled, The Art of Buying and Selling a Business. In this article, we discuss the all-important requirement of conducting a UCC Search and Lien Search as part of your due diligence before purchasing a business. BUYING A […]

What Did You Get Yourself Into? (Understanding Partnerships)

May 4, 2015 / by Stephen Comeau / Mergers and Acquisitions / 0 comments

Of course, business lawyers are frequently engaged by clients who have gotten themselves into a business relationship and need to get out of the relationship for various reasons. Like marriage, or pretty much everything in life, business relationships are often “easier to get into than to get out of.” Know What Partnership You are Getting […]

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