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April 7, 2017
Sun Acquisitions has been engaged to sell a meat processing and distribution business
Sun Acquisitions announced today that it has been engaged to sell a Chicagoland meat processing and distribution business. The Business was established in 1947 and continues to be profitable, with profits increasing year after year.
Read MoreApril 5, 2017
Sun Acquisitions has been engaged to sell a long-standing framing business in highly visible Chicago location
Sun Acquisitions announced today that it has been engaged to sell a premier custom framing franchise in the Greater Chicago Area. The Business has been established in the community for decades and continues to exhibit growth. The business has had steady growth with revenues up by 17% in 2016.
Read MoreMarch 30, 2017
Sun Acquisitions has been engaged to conduct a buy-side campaign to find chemical and plastics manufacturers
Sun Acquisitions announced today that it has been engaged by a high net worth individual to find an acquisition target in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs. The Client has a background in and a passion for chemical engineering and would like to find a company that specializes in a related industry.
Read MoreMarch 29, 2017
Preparing to Sell Your Business
Selling a business requires quite a bit of preparation. Now that you have decided to sell your business, whether it is immediately or in the upcoming years, there are steps you should be taking to prepare for the sale.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2017
Sun Acquisitions has been engaged to sell an instrument sales, rental and repair business
Sun Acquisitions announced today that it has been engaged to sell an instrument sales, rental and repair business in the Greater Chicago area with two locations. The Business got its start in servicing instruments for local musicians and soon developed a reputation for quality and value.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2017
Sun Acquisitions has been engaged to sell a Chicago based managed IT services firm
Sun Acquisitions announced today that it has been engaged to sell a business that provides managed IT services, network design and installation, firewall security, data backup and recovery, and software and hardware installation and maintenance. The Company has been in business since 2003 and serves the Chicagoland area.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2017
Sun Acquisitions has been engaged to conduct a buy-side campaign for a medical billing firm
Sun Acquisitions announced today that it has been engaged to conduct a buy- side search for a medical billing firm that is located in Illinois. This is the second time that the Client has engaged Sun Acquisitions for a buy-side search. During the first campaign, Sun Acquisitions found a local medical billing firm for the Client.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2017
Sun Acquisitions has been engaged to sell a commercial and residential general contractor with recurring revenues
Sun Acquisitions announced today that it has been engaged to sell a general contracting business that specializes both in commercial and residential construction. The Business was started in 1988 and has developed multiple streams of income that keep revenues consistent.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2017
Sun Acquisitions announces the sale of Rush Technologies to a business consulting company
Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the sale of Rush Technologies. Rush was started in 1998 and provides businesses with managed IT services, programming, cloud services, hardware maintenance and IT support.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2017
Sun Acquisitions has been engaged to sell a unique material handling systems manufacturer
Sun Acquisitions announced today that it has been engaged to sell a unique manufacturing business that designs, fabricates and installs sophisticated material handling systems, such as mezzanines, infrared ovens and conveyors. The Business was started over 20 years ago and has maintained its profitability and growth.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2017
Sun Acquisitions welcomes Ken Kurtz to the Sun Acquisitions team
Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce that Ken Kurtz has joined the team as an advisor. Ken has been advising buyers and sellers of businesses for over nine years. Prior to that, Ken was the successful owner of a brick and mortar and e-commerce retail business that he had built up over 25 years.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2017
Sun Acquisitions announces the sale of Outsource Technologies to a strategic acquirer
Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the sale of Outsource Technologies, a Chicagoland print management and printer repair company. The Company was started over 20 years ago and offers clients a cost effective toner program bundled with printer servicing and print assessment.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2017
Sun Acquisitions has been engaged to sell a high-margin home goods e-commerce and whole sale business
Sun Acquisitions announced today that it has been engaged to sell a home goods e-commerce and wholesale business that has margins over 50%. The Company was started after a very successful Kickstarter campaign for its primary product which is a unique accessory used for entertaining.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2017
Sun Acquisitions has been engaged to sell a 51+ year commercial and residential plumbing company with prime real estate space
Sun Acquisitions announced today that it has been engaged to sell a 51+ year old commercial and residential plumbing company in the Western suburbs of Chicago. There is an option to purchase prime real estate space with the Business which has existing rental tenants.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2017
Choosing a Business Broker
As a business owner, you have dedicated your time and efforts to building and sustaining your business. Now, you have decided that it is time to sell your business and open a new chapter in life.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2017
Sun Acquisitions engaged to sell a Chicagoland landscaping company
Sun Acquisitions announced today that it has been engaged to sell a long-standing commercial landscaping company located in the Northern suburbs of Chicago. The Company has been active for almost 70 years and offers landscape maintenance, landscape construction and snow and ice management.
Read MoreNovember 23, 2016
Start with an LOI or Term Sheet
While it seems easy and most expedient to make a verbal or bullet point offer it is actually the least effective method of reaching agreement between two parties. The reason it seems most expedient,
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2016
Best Practices of Managing Inventory
Inventory management is the practice of planning, directing and controlling inventory so that it contributes to the business’ profitability.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2015
Earn-outs in Connection with Selling Your Business
Often times there is a disconnect between the price a potential purchaser is willing to pay and the price a potential seller is willing to accept in connection with the sale of a business in Chicago.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2015
It’s Not Too Late to Buy or Sell a Business in 2016, BUT… Time is of the Essence
If your New Year’s resolution is to buy or sell a business in 2016, you will need to step up your efforts before it’s too late. At this point in the year, there are several things that should be underway.
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