Do not miss this business cycle! Is it time to consider the sale of your business?
Many small business owners who waited out the last economic downturn are preparing to sell their businesses. A New York Times article last week states many owners in their 60s are now ready to retire and cash out. A recent BizBuySell.com Insight Report indicates that sale listings for small businesses at the end of 2015’s second quarter were up 12 percent over the previous year. Their data indicates this level of activity has not been seen since 2009. Asking and selling price increases are reported to be above 10 percent.
Whether you are considering a buyout from a partner, a purchase by employees, or plan to turn over control to the next generation in a family-owned business, Asterion professionals can assist you to determine the value of your interests and to evaluate various options for structuring the transaction.
So you negotiated a license on your valuable IP. Are your royalty checks smaller than you expected or missing altogether?
Technology is a disruptive force in nearly every sector of the economy. The Future of Music Coalition reports that there are more than 40 artist revenue streams in the music industry alone. With that much fragmentation, it is easy to lose track of the money. A Fusion.net analysis of a recent report from the Berklee College of Music states “somewhere between 20-50 percent of royalty payments aren’t making it to the correct recipients.”
If your client is wondering where their money went, Asterion’s professionals can help by conducting royalty audits and forensic examinations to trace missing or misallocated funds.
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| Spotlight on Mergers & Acquisitions
Asterion, Inc. (“Asterion”) has experience in assisting businesses, funds, law firms and individuals before, during and after a merger or acquisition transaction. If you have questions about any aspect of buying or selling a business, Asterion professionals can help you find the answers. |