Filament Equity Partners / Filament Business Advisors

12/30/2020

We couldn't have found a more clear example of why using your resources wisely is so important. Are you using the right tools for the wrong job?



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11/26/2020

"Goodwill is a term that might cause a little confusion for some. But at its heart, it is a relatively straight-forward concept. Goodwill is generally viewed as a term that encapsulates everything from a business’s reputation to the goods, services and products it provides. The key idea is that there is goodwill if the business is viewed as a true and functioning business that has longevity in the marketplace."

Goodwill is a term that might cause a little confusion for some. But at its heart, it is a relatively straight-forward concept. Goodwill is generally viewed as a term that encapsulates everything from a business’s reputation to the goods, services and products it provides. The key idea is that the...

11/20/2020

For every reason that a pending sale of a business collapses, there is a positive reason why the sale closed successfully. What does it take for the sale of a business to close successfully? Certainly there are reasons that a sale might not close that are beyond anyone’s control. A fire, for examp...

11/17/2020

https://filamentbusinessadvisors.com/turn-to-the-professionals-for-best-results/

There is a direct relationship between the asking price and the amount of cash on the table at the time of the sale.  Buyers and sellers alike should keep one fact in mind.  Most businesses involve some level of seller financing.  It is customary for both buyers and sellers to have concerns regar...

11/02/2020

https://filamentbusinessadvisors.com/unraveling-the-sellers-predicament/

Selling a business isn’t always 100% about the price.  It is not like selling a house where typically the most important factor is who places the highest offer.  In the end, if the seller is to achieve the most optimal results, there are other variables that should be considered.  The idea of s...

10/29/2020

https://filamentbusinessadvisors.com/four-common-seller-mistakes/

Sellers are just like everyone else in that they can make mistakes.  In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common mistakes that we see along with some of the repercussions.  1. Not Seeing the Buyer’s Point of View The first major mistake that sellers make is that they simply fail to ...

10/12/2020

https://filamentbusinessadvisors.com/buying-a-distressed-business/

It is safe to state that Howard Brownstein, President of The Brownstein Corporation, is a true expert in providing turnaround management and advisory services to companies, as well as their stakeholders.  Brownstein serves as an independent corporate board member for both publicly held as well as p...

08/26/2020

Join me and other deal makers for the CVBBA’s August webinar Thursday, the 27th at noon: “Stakeholders in the deal.” Free to attend for members and guests of the Carolinas & Virginia Business Brokerage Association:

Our panel for this webinar includes a representative of “The Landlord,” “The Banker,” and “The Attorney.”

06/18/2020

Filament is hiring a new Director of Business Brokerage or Director in Training. Must enjoy forming long lasting relationships, a dynamic and evolving workplace, and puppies. Sales experience in a related field is acceptable in lieu of direct business brokerage experience, as we will train the right candidate. Inquire within.

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06/03/2020

One of the many, many changes that COVID-19 has ushered in is the extreme uptick in people working remotely. Learn more about team accountability.

One of the many, many changes that COVID-19 has ushered in is the extreme uptick in people working remotely. Social distancing has made working from home a necessity for millions. The technology that is allowing remote working to take place has matured greatly in the last decade. Today, it is ...

05/29/2020

Hospitality businesses looking to survive the pandemic should focus on staffing and keeping key positions filled.
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Clearly, some industries are taking a bigger hit from COVID-19 than others. Any industry that requires a great deal of interaction with the public, or where people gather in large groups, are obviously having very tough times. Movie theaters and restaurants, for example, have essentially gone da.....