9 Years after building a successful landscaping business in Whistler the owners of Whistler Landscaping decided they wanted to make a change and move to southeastern British Columbia. In order to make a move they first wanted to sell their business and called NAI Commercial. After discussing their plans and valuing their business it was decided that NAI would be retained to take the business to market. Marketing materials were created and shortly after starting the marketing

Have you considered the idea of selling your business or buying a business? In order to Maximize the Value of a Business one needs to look beyond the financial statements. Yes, historical income reflects anticipated future benefits, but has the owner maximized the potential of the business by addressing the many drivers that affect the value? Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) reflect the financial performance of the business, but what is

After nearly 70 years in business, Mason Sewing Machine Company Ltd. dba as Baby Lock® Canada was looking for someone to help them sell their business. Baby Lock® trusted the services of Marion Van Keken Rietkerk, CBI MBA of NAI Commercial, to provide the full-service commercial real estate brokerage they needed for such a daunting transaction. They were looking for help to find out what their company was worth, and what aspects buyers would be looking for when purchasing a b

Learn the basics of planning the sale of your business from an experienced Vancouver business coach. By putting the same care and attention into the selling of your business as you did building it, you're more likely to get a fair price. #BusinessSuccession

Improve the Value of Your Business Identify the drivers of business value and what makes one business more saleable than another with the help of Smart Exit business advisors. Past performance is used to put a present value on earnings. Additionally, demonstrating steps have been taken to improve future performance can significantly affect future value. With the help of Smart Exit business advisors, you can increase the number of positive value drivers that buyers consider to

7 Keys to Succession Planning for Your Business We’ve all seen examples of succession planning done well and succession planning gone wrong. Some companies move smoothly through the process, emerging with strong financial performance, a solid management team, and great growth potential. Others struggle, leading to depressed financials and, in extreme cases, business closure. #BusinessSuccession