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Mitch Biggs

Mitch Biggs, the Vice President of Brokers for Bluestone Group, is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and an accomplished F-15 fighter pilot. He has over 20 years experience working with and for both public and private companies. His core beliefs of integrity, commitment, community service, personal ownership of three businesses as well as over 10 years with a Fortune 200 company have been instrumental in his ability to lead the brokerage team and deliver exceptional results. Visit my website www.bluestone-group.com for free information on businesses for sale, buyers and sold listings. Check out my Blog

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Why Industry Multiples Can Be Dangerous When Valuing a Business



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Mitch Biggs  is a Featured Business & Finance Contributor to Associated Content.  This is a reprint of a published article.

I meet with business owners on a regular basis. At the very heart of most of our discussions is the elusive question of “How much is my business worth?”  For years they have poured sweat equity into their vocation, possess an enviable customer… Click here to continue »

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The Best Way to Buy a Business



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Buy a business

Mitch Biggs is a Featured Business & Finance Contributor to Associated Content.  This is a reprint of a published article.

The perfect business for you is probably not officially on the market. If you are serious about acquiring a business you should strongly consider retaining a business broker to represent your interest on the buy side. How does… Click here to continue »

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Has Someone Moved Wall Street’s Cheese?



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Who moved my cheese?

Mitch Biggs  is a Featured Business & Finance Contributor to Associated Content.  This is a reprint of a published article.

Remember the quick read by Spencer Johnson on change management written ironically in a business fable format? The characters of Who Moved My Cheese were Sniff, Scurry, Hem and Haw. Sniff and Scurry found the new cheese in station… Click here to continue »

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The Most Important Money Lesson I Have Learned



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Money lessons

Mitch Biggs  is a Featured Business & Finance Contributor to Associated Content.  This is a reprint of a published article.

On the tail end of the baby boomer generation, I have made many money windfalls and mistakes. Every year I have filed my own taxes and done my own investments. I’m sure a professional could have navigated the course with much more… Click here to continue »

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Let a Business Broker Find Your Next Opportunity



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Business broker

Mitch Biggs is a Featured Business & Finance Contributor to Associated Content.  This is a reprint of a published article.

Finding your next business endeavor is much like the current job market dynamic. It is all about networking and getting in front of the decision makers. Many investors are turning to buying businesses for their return on investment rather than traditional… Click here to continue »

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Determining If You Have a Sellable Business That Will Attract Buyers



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How Much Is My Business Worth?

Mitch Biggs is a Featured Business & Finance Contributor to Associated Content.  This is a reprint of a published article.

Over the years I have had the pleasure of engaging many business owners and buyers regarding buying and selling businesses. Sure there are industry multiples, rules of thumb and valuations for… Click here to continue »

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What is a Business Valuation? | My Top 5 Reasons You Should Pay For It



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5 reasons

Mitch Biggs is a Featured Business & Finance Contributor to Associated Content.  This is a reprint of a published article.

There are many reasons that dictate having a business valued. Some of these include Estate Planning, Owner Divorce, Retirement Planning, Financing Expansion and most common; buying or selling your business.

Every week I engage business owners that… Click here to continue »

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Finding a Good Business Broker | Your First Meeting With a Business Broker



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Business broker

Mitch Biggs is a Featured Business & Finance Contributor with Associated Content.  This is a reprint of a published article.

Running a good profitable business and selling your business profitably are two completely different endeavors. Business owners that are serious about selling their business should find a good business broker while they focus on the operations and fundamentals that will make the

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Marketing Your Business for Sale to Qualified Buyers



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Market your listing

Mitch Biggs is a Featured Business and Finance Contributor on Associated Content. This is a reprint of a previously published article.

Marketing a business to sell has a healthy mix of art and science. Before we discuss marketing your business, let us be clear that you have paid a professional for a business valuation. All too often, business owners find… Click here to continue »

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Earn Out Provisions | Are You Using all the Tools Available to Close Business Transactions?



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Best price

Advantages and Disadvantages of Earn Out Provisions
Mitch Biggs is a Featured Business and Finance Contributor on Associated Content. This is a reprint of a previously published article.

It is important to use all tools available when selling businesses? How comfortable are you with the earn out provision? Earn out provisions have a bad name in certain circles. However, used properly, earn

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Earn Out Provisions | How to Properly Structure Earn Out Provisions



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Art of the deal

Art of the Deal
Mitch Biggs is a Featured Business and Finance Contributor on Associated Content. This is a reprint of a previously published article.

 
Earn out provisions have a bad name in certain circles. However, used properly, earn out provisions can mean the difference between walking a qualified buyer and closing the deal. I will share some best

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