Erik Ottem
Erik Ottem is a business broker in Silicon Valley. He is a certified business intermediary and holds a master of business administration from Washington University in St. Louis. To find out more about businesses for sale or to sell your business go to: http://www.VRsiliconVALLEY.com To get more articles on buying or selling a business go to: http://www.CenterForBusinessSale.com
Articles by this Author
What Are Business Buyers Looking For?
- By Erik Ottem
- Published 2/02/2010
- Business
- Unrated
The overriding concern of buyers today is how much RISK is involved in the business Risk can be looked at several ways, and as a business seller you'll want to consider how you address these issues
Preparing to Sell Your Small Business
- By Erik Ottem
- Published 2/02/2010
- Business
- Unrated
Selling your business is very unlike running your business day-to-day Your perspective has to shift to a new kind of customer
Avoid Common Problems When Selling Your Business
- By Erik Ottem
- Published 2/02/2010
- Business
- Unrated
Here are 10 common mistakes you can avoid when you go to sell your business In today's troubled environment, buyers are especially skeptical
10 Ways to Maximize the Value of Your Company
- By Erik Ottem
- Published 2/02/2010
- Business
- Unrated
1) Employees:
Do you have a manager that can take over operations of your business or provide a new buyer significant assistance Is there a key employee to help the new owner run the business
10 Things You Need to Know When Selling Your Business
- By Erik Ottem
- Published 2/02/2010
- Business
- Unrated
Most business owners will spend years building up their business When it comes time to sell they need to get the most from their hard work