Products tagged with 'canada purchase and sale of business'

Should you attempt to sell your business yourself or use a broker? This expert guide discusses the benefits of using a broker or intermediary to sell it for you.

Whether you decide to use a licensed business broker, a lawyer or an accountant experienced in buying and selling privately-owned businesses, there is a lot they can bring to the process. The guide covers a range of topics including:

• retaining an intermediary,
• how commissions are determined,
• completing a business review,
• provisions of the listing agreement,
• preparing and implementing a marketing plan,
• negotiating the deal,
• due diligence and the definitive agreement,
• closing the sale,
• licensed brokers vs. unlicensed intermediaries.

You know your business. But do you know how to sell it? Using a Broker to Help You Sell Your Business can help you decide if an intermediary is right for you.

If you're selling a business in Canada, this Bill of Sale form is essential to transfer ownership of the assets to the buyer.

• The form is not only a bill of sale, it's also a conveyancing form that transfers, conveys and assigns title to the business assets (such as equipment, vehicles, inventory, trade marks, etc) to the purchaser.
• With this form, you can also appoint the purchaser as your attorney to demand, receive, give receipts for and deal with the assets being transferred.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in Canada.

Purchase the assets of a Canadian business with this comprehensive Asset Purchase Agreement.

• The business is sold as a going concern, including assets, inventory and goodwill.
• The amount of the purchase price allocated to inventory will be adjusted prior to closing based on the actual physical inventory at that time.
• The transaction is conditional in part upon the parties completing all of their covenants that must be performed prior to closing.
• Schedules include Definitions, Representations and Warranties of Seller, and a Non-Competition Agreement are included in this package.
• The Asset Purchase Agreement package is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your specific needs.
• Intended for use only in Canada.