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08 Mar Email Interview of WM B Martin by Tom West (Part 3 of 3)

Posted at 15:01h in General Business Brokerage, Office Management by Bill Martin 0 Comments

Today's posting completes the three-part interview of industry veteran WM B Martin by BBP's Tom West. It picks up after Bill's second "retirement" and includes...

07 Mar Email Interview of WM B Martin by Tom West (Part 2 of 3)

Posted at 21:32h in General Business Brokerage, Office Management by Bill Martin 0 Comments

Today's posting continues an interview between BBP's Tom West and industry veteran WM B Martin. Tom: Then, you “un-retired”. Bill: Yes, Tom, I simply wasn’t ready to stop making...

06 Mar Email Interview of WM B Martin by Tom West (Part 1 of 3)

Posted at 21:20h in General Business Brokerage, Office Management by Bill Martin 0 Comments

This week's postings comprise a three-part interview of Industry Veteran WM B Martin by BBP's Tom West. Tom: Bill, you and I, with over 30 years in...

01 Mar If You Purchase the Wrong Franchise Your Legal Remedies May Be Limited

Posted at 14:19h in Franchises, Legal & Tax Issues by Ed Teixeira 0 Comments

Comment from BBP: The following article points out a number of reasons buyers need to complete their due diligence and choose wisely when selecting a franchise....

29 Feb The Seller’s Discretionary Earnings Method (Part 2 of 2)

Posted at 16:17h in Pricing & Valuation by Tom West 0 Comments

The terms used to express earnings are as follows, along with a definition of SDE: EBDIT (EBITDA)—Earnings before depreciation (and other noncash charges), interest, and taxes. EBDT—Earnings...