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@useactuals

Buying a business made possible. Tools to analyze historical performance, project future growth and risks.

Los Angeles, CA Katılım Eylül 2024
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f7 Ventures
f7 Ventures@f7Ventures·
🎉 So excited to see the launch of @useactuals from @DustinBramell 🚀 👉 Read the origin story behind the platform designed to help ppl buy their 1st business here: actuals.beehiiv.com/p/i-spent-10-y…
Dustin Bramell@DustinBramell

Resurrecting twitter to share what I've been working on for the past 6 months. @useactuals exists to help one million people buy their first business. Here's why... actuals.beehiiv.com/p/i-spent-10-y…

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🔑 Main Takeaway: Seller financing is essential for navigating today’s market, offering flexibility and resilience in deal-making. Familiarize yourself with seller financing best practices and look for listings on marketplaces tagged "Seller Financing Available".
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Familiarize yourself with seller financing.
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BizBuySell Insight Report Q3 2024 is Live!! Small Business Confidence Grows with Hopes Set on Election Outcome, Rate Cuts Less Influential, as Q3 '24 Sold Business Transactions Increase 5%. 👉 bit.ly/3YalTRY
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For all the SMB buyers- What tool would help you the most?: A) A seller financing planner B) A deal aggregator (gets you leads based on your criteria) C) An LOI generator that is trained on your deal data D) A target builder that helps refine & pragmatize your ideal criteria for a business. Comment for early access to the option you pick 🤫 #smb #wealth #generationalwealth #smbacquisition #finance #success #poll
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If you could access a guided introduction to acquisition, what format would you prefer? A) Video Tutorials B) Interactive lessons or quizzes C) Downloadable e-books or PDFs D) Live webinars with experts
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For the new SMB buyers: what would help you the most when starting your acquisition? A) A step-by-step guide to buying a business B) Educational content on key concepts (e.g. valuation) C) Case studies of successful acquisitions D) 1 on 1 sessions with experienced buyers
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7. The Letter of Intent (LOI) is crucial 📄: It sets the stage for both purchase price and purchase structure, so take it seriously 8. Employee reassurance 🤝: One of the biggest challenges for new owners is convincing existing employees that the transition will be beneficial. Communicate openly and solicit their input 9. Work-life balance warning ⚖️: While dedication is important, don't let business ownership completely consume your personal life
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4. Creative financing 💰: Acquiring a business can be more affordable than you think, with various debt options available 5. The power of add-ons ➕: Growing through add-on acquisitions can be less expensive and more successful than driving growth exclusively through sales efforts 6. Leverage existing assets 🏭: Use the acquired company's assets as collateral to fund new product offerings and software development
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1. The 6-month calendar📅: Set an aggressive goal to close a deal within 6 months. This urgency keeps you focused and increases your chances of success 2. Seller psychology matters💭: Understanding and winning over the seller can lead to better deal terms. Most inexperienced buyers mistakenly distrust sellers from the start 3. The "20x EBITDA" trap 📈: Sellers who haven't been through the selling process often overvalue their business, asking for 20 times EBITDA. Educate them on market realities
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We read "Buy Then Build" by Walker Deibel so you don't have to Here are 9 key learnings from the book...
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