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Your Questions: What Are Holdbacks in Mergers and Acquisitions?

When selling a childcare business, as part of the Asset Purchase Agreement (the business sale contract), the business buyer may request that a portion of the childcare business seller’s proceeds from the sale be held, usually in an

The Importance of Knowing the Value of Your Child Care Business

Having worked as a child care business mergers and acquisitions advisor since 1995, I know that when a child care owner contacts me, they are often interested in selling their child care business. One of the primary things

Strategies for a Smooth Transition: Exit and Succession Planning for Child Care Business Owners

Introduction Planning your exit from your childcare business is a critical phase in your lifecycle as an entrepreneur. A well-thought-out exit strategy ensures the business’s continuity and maximizes the value derived from years of hard work. Exit planning

The Impact of Unreported Income and Non-Business Expenses on Child Care Business Value: The Impact of Unreported Income and Non-Business Expenses on Child Care Business Value

“If You Hide the Money Too Well, Nobody Will Be Able to Find It.” When I began my business brokerage career in 1995, it was common to find that business owners were not reporting all of their business

Our Questions: What Financial Reports Should My Accountant Provide?

At a minimum, you should receive monthly (not quarterly) financial reports – Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet. These reports should be timely – you should receive both reports no later than the 10th of the following

Creating a Financially Healthy Child Care Business

Childcare businesses, just like people, can be described as either healthy, a little sick, anemic, or gravely ill. When sick, humans often need a consultation with a doctor, the right medicine, and often a change in diet, lifestyle,

“Not a Do-It-Yourself Project”: Child Care Business For Sale By Owner

You can do many projects yourself with motivation, hard work, and some instructions. However, selling your childcare business is not one of them. Every month, I receive calls and emails from childcare business owners who either sold their

Your Questions: Converting Your Business to a Child Care Franchise

In recent years, we have seen an increase in all childcare franchise brands seeking to convert independent childcare businesses to their brand. For instance, Primrose, Goddard, The Learning Experience, and Kiddie Academy land others looking to convert large

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