Category Archives: Mergers & Acquisitions

Why Do I Need a Valuation of My Business?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Mark Girouard

One of the services that Synergetic Finance provides is business valuations. These are done for many reasons. Sometimes we are engaged directly by a business to determine a fair market value, and sometimes we are hired as an independent, third-party … Continue reading →

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Why Does My Business Need A Valuation?

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Mark Girouard

Many times we at Synergetic Finance receive requests to do business valuations, and it is important to go over a pre-engagement checklist with the prospective client before it makes sense to continue the work. This is to protect everyone involved … Continue reading →

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Synergetic Finance Adds Director Mark Girouard, MBA to Business Valuation + Consulting™ and Mergers + Acquisitions™ Teams

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Joe Maas

Seattle-based Synergetic Finance has added Mark Girouard, MBA to its talented team of business consultants. With more than ten years of global experience in corporate finance, corporate development and investment management, Girouard will serve as the Director for Synergetic Finance’s … Continue reading →

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Preparing Your Company for a Business Valuation

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Mark Girouard

Making the necessary preparations to have your company valued by an independent source like Synergetic Finance is important in having your valuation engagement go smoothly. The process of preparing for a business valuation can also help improve the value of … Continue reading →

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Welcome, Mark Girouard!

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Joe Maas

We are pleased to welcome Mark Girouard, MBA to the Synergetic Finance team. Mark is a business valuation and merger and acquisitions consultant for the Synergetic Finance companies. For Synergy Business Valuation + Consulting, LLC, Mark specializes in all aspects … Continue reading →

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Q&A: I Want To Buy A Business. Can You Keep The Sale Confidential?

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Joe Maas

Q. I’m looking for a business to buy, but I want to keep my identity confidential as long as possible. Can you guarantee my privacy? A. The sale of real estate is a very public matter, but the sale of … Continue reading →

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Q&A: What’s the Process for Buying a Business?

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Joe Maas

Q. What’s the process for buying a business? A. The process of buying a business can be a complicated one, but Synergy Mergers & Acquisitions can streamline the process for you. Here are the basic steps involved: Identify your objectives … Continue reading →

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Q&A: Why Do I Want Synergy To Represent Me When Buying A Business?

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Joe Maas

Q. There are lots of Seattle business brokers to choose from. Why do I want to work with Synergy? What does Synergy offer that the other brokerage firms don’t? A. Synergy’s knowledge base, our 360 degree business perspective, our experience … Continue reading →

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Q&A: Should I Start My Own Business Instead Of Buying One?

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Joe Maas

Q. I want to own a business. Should I start my own instead of buying one? A. Time is money. Buying a business will require more money. If you estimate the cost to buy equipment, rent space, pay staff and … Continue reading →

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Q&A: Buying A Business – Financing Options

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Joe Maas

Q. I want to buy a business. What type of financing is available to me, and how are such deals structured? A. Financing is available through the Seller, a bank or the Buyer’s personal resources (i.e., family). Seller financing is … Continue reading →

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