Expert Insight https://www.calhouncompanies.com/ The latest blog posts from Calhoun Companies. en How to Buy a Business in 2024 https://www.calhouncompanies.com/blog/how-buy-business-2024 <div id="node-481" role="article" about="/blog/how-buy-business-2024" class="node blog-post rss"> <h2> <a href="/blog/how-buy-business-2024" rel="bookmark"> </a> </h2> <div class="field hero-banner"> <div class="paragraph hero-banner rss"> <div class="media group"> <div class="field media"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/rss_image/public/2018-03/buying_a_business.jpg?itok=ZcoTDcgm" width="600" height="400" alt="Buying a Business" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field content"> <p><em>By <a href="https://www.calhouncompanies.com/our-team/andy-kocemba">Andy Kocemba</a></em></p> </div> </div> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:47:00 CDT cassie node/481 What is My Business Worth? https://www.calhouncompanies.com/blog/what-my-business-worth <div id="node-795" role="article" about="/blog/what-my-business-worth" class="node blog-post rss"> <h2> <a href="/blog/what-my-business-worth" rel="bookmark"> </a> </h2> <div class="field hero-banner"> <div class="paragraph hero-banner rss"> <div class="media group"> <div class="field media"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/rss_image/public/2019-06/calculator-desk-finance-1253591.jpg?itok=x2QFpJnD" width="600" height="400" alt="Business Valuation" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field content"> <p><em>By Andy Kocemba</em></p> </div> </div> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:18:15 CDT cassie node/795 Business Sales in 2024: What to Expect, from the Experts https://www.calhouncompanies.com/blog/business-sales-2024-what-expect-experts <div id="node-1821" role="article" about="/blog/business-sales-2024-what-expect-experts" class="node blog-post rss"> <h2> <a href="/blog/business-sales-2024-what-expect-experts" rel="bookmark"> </a> </h2> <div class="field hero-banner"> <div class="paragraph hero-banner rss"> <div class="media group"> <div class="field media"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/rss_image/public/2024-02/calhoun_companies_2021-10390.jpg?itok=qwZrkDOm" width="600" height="400" alt="Calhoun Companies Agents" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field content"> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>We are well into 2024, but as always, a new year can bring new questions. How is the market looking? Is it a good time to sell a business? What should I know?</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:45:59 CST cassie node/1821 Selling Your Business? Answer These Questions First https://www.calhouncompanies.com/blog/selling-your-business-answer-these-questions-first <div id="node-963" role="article" about="/blog/selling-your-business-answer-these-questions-first" class="node blog-post rss"> <h2> <a href="/blog/selling-your-business-answer-these-questions-first" rel="bookmark"> </a> </h2> <div class="field hero-banner"> <div class="paragraph hero-banner rss"> <div class="media group"> <div class="field media"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/rss_image/public/2020-02/signature.jpg?itok=S9bVG0Kg" width="600" height="400" alt="Signature" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field content"> <p><span><span><span>By Andy Kocemba</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:57:07 CST cassie node/963 The Only Things to Consider if You're Selling a Business in 2024 https://www.calhouncompanies.com/blog/only-things-consider-if-youre-selling-business-2024 <div id="node-723" role="article" about="/blog/only-things-consider-if-youre-selling-business-2024" class="node blog-post rss"> <h2> <a href="/blog/only-things-consider-if-youre-selling-business-2024" rel="bookmark"> </a> </h2> <div class="field hero-banner"> <div class="paragraph hero-banner rss"> <div class="media group"> <div class="field media"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/rss_image/public/2019-02/cc_blog_feb._19.jpg?itok=Vi-tUB9D" width="600" height="400" alt="Sell a Biz" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field content"> <h4><em>By Andy Kocemba</em></h4> <blockquote><p><span><span><span>“The more things change, the more they stay the same.”  </span></span></span></p></blockquote> </div> </div> Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:22:37 CST cassie node/723 The Season of Giving… All Year Long https://www.calhouncompanies.com/blog/season-giving-all-year-long <div id="node-682" role="article" about="/blog/season-giving-all-year-long" class="node blog-post rss"> <h2> <a href="/blog/season-giving-all-year-long" rel="bookmark"> </a> </h2> <div class="field hero-banner"> <div class="paragraph hero-banner rss"> <div class="media group"> <div class="field media"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/rss_image/public/2018-12/cc_stock_present.jpg?itok=S4HY22ux" width="600" height="400" alt="Referral Gift" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field content"> <h2>The Season of Giving... All Year Long</h2> <p><em>By Andy Kocemba</em></p> <ul><li><span><span><span><strong>Give Referrals:</strong> Take  joy in connecting your customers (or those you come across who don’t need your services) with others who can meet their needs. Don’t expect anything in return.</span></span></span></li></ul> </div> </div> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:06:13 CST cassie node/682 3 Keys to Selling a Seasonal Business https://www.calhouncompanies.com/blog/3-keys-selling-seasonal-business <div id="node-542" role="article" about="/blog/3-keys-selling-seasonal-business" class="node blog-post rss"> <h2> <a href="/blog/3-keys-selling-seasonal-business" rel="bookmark"> </a> </h2> <div class="field hero-banner"> <div class="paragraph hero-banner rss"> <div class="media group"> <div class="field media"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/rss_image/public/2018-06/boats-canoe-daylight-756237.jpg?itok=_vw5yPxh" width="600" height="400" alt="Seasonal Business" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field content"> <h2>3 Keys to Selling a Seasonal Business</h2> <p><em>By Andy Kocemba</em></p> </div> </div> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:39:25 CST cassie node/542 Deal Story: Help is on the Way https://www.calhouncompanies.com/blog/deal-story-help-way <div id="node-1767" role="article" about="/blog/deal-story-help-way" class="node blog-post rss"> <h2> <a href="/blog/deal-story-help-way" rel="bookmark"> </a> </h2> <div class="field hero-banner"> <div class="paragraph hero-banner rss"> <div class="media group"> <div class="field media"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/rss_image/public/2023-11/deal_story_banner.png?itok=FvzU3Q0i" width="600" height="400" alt="Deal Story Banner" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field content"> <p><span><span><span>Many business owners become jacks of all trades by necessity, mastering everything from finances, to HR activities, to advertising, to web development, all while running the day-to-day logistics of their companies.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:32:41 CST cassie node/1767 Who is the Best Person to Buy my Business? https://www.calhouncompanies.com/blog/who-best-person-buy-my-business <div id="node-395" role="article" about="/blog/who-best-person-buy-my-business" class="node blog-post rss"> <h2> <a href="/blog/who-best-person-buy-my-business" rel="bookmark"> </a> </h2> <div class="field hero-banner"> <div class="paragraph hero-banner rss"> <div class="media group"> <div class="field media"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/rss_image/public/2017-11/biz_journals_best_buyer.jpg?itok=fjLMbyzS" width="600" height="400" alt="Andy Kocemba Business Journals_Best Buyer" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field content"> <p>If you anticipate <a href="https://www.calhouncompanies.com/sell-a-business">selling your business</a> in the next few years, you’ve probably already begun to imagine who the buyer will be.</p> </div> </div> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:06:39 CDT cassie node/395 Deal Story: Preparation Makes Peace of Mind https://www.calhouncompanies.com/blog/deal-story-preparation-makes-peace-mind <div id="node-1743" role="article" about="/blog/deal-story-preparation-makes-peace-mind" class="node blog-post rss"> <h2> <a href="/blog/deal-story-preparation-makes-peace-mind" rel="bookmark"> </a> </h2> <div class="field hero-banner"> <div class="paragraph hero-banner rss"> <div class="media group"> <div class="field media"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/rss_image/public/2023-09/deal_story_banner.png?itok=8LQDxSq0" width="600" height="400" alt="Deal Story Banner" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field content"> <p><span><span><span>Planning for retirement as a business owner means that you’re not only thinking about your personal future, but the future of your company as well.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:05:38 CDT cassie node/1743