Commentary
While most landscape contractors are still in the middle of the proverbial “100 days of hell” – the spring landscape season, there is a high level of activity with both buyers and sellers this year. There are a number of high-quality acquisition prospects testing the market now and we believe now is an excellent time to be considering acquisition opportunities. Our lead story this month examines six reasons to consider making an acquisition now. For potential sellers, there are also some reasons to consider a sale transaction. One of the more significant reasons is the increase in both capital gains and ordinary income tax rates currently scheduled for January 1, 2013. Of course, we can not predict whether there will be an additional extension of the lower rates in the midst of this election year. As always, if you are interesting in pursuing an acquisition or contemplating the sale of your business, currently or in the future, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you. -Ron Edmonds |
Participating in a Peer Group Can Help You Build a Sellable Business
Are you preparing your business for sale? Now or in the future? A proven way to get your business ready is to participate in a peer group. Jeffrey Scott runs “The Leader’s Edge” peer group, where he works with many contractors on transforming and growing their companies, and preparing their business and themselves for that next stage in life: Sale. Jeffrey is a landscape business consultant with tremendous experience. He works with a select group of 50 companies around the country. If you want to learn more contact us, or email him directly at [email protected], or call him at 203-220-8931, or visit his website,www.GetTheLeadersEdge.com |
Webinar Calendar
Acquisitions: A Pathway to Growth for Landscape Contractors This one-hour webinar led by Ron Edmonds of The Principium Group will cover the following topics: How to Sell Your Business: Tips for Lawn and Landscape Business Owners This one-hour webinar led by Ron Edmonds of The Principium Group will cover the following topics: Building a Sellable Business with John Warrillow
John Warrillow, the bestselling author of Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You, will lead a one-hour presentation on building a sellable business. Built to Sell was ranked by both Inc and Fortune Magazine as one of the best business books of 2011. During this unique session, John will present the six steps to making a business sellable and discuss the principles of increasing the value of your company – John will also take your questions directly.
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Ron Edmonds’ latest book is Green Exit—Exit Planning for Lawn and Landscape Business Owners. |