The Impact of Unreported Income and Non-Business Expenses on Child Care Business Value:

“If You Hide the Money Too Well, Nobody Will Be Able to Find It.” When I started my business brokerage career in 1995, it was common to find that the business owner was not reporting all business revenues. In addition, they were also running lots of personal expenses (cars, house payment, country club membership, personal…

“Not a Do-It-Yourself Project”: Child Care Business For Sale By Owner

You can do many projects yourself with motivation, hard work, and some instructions. However, selling your childcare business is not one of them. Every month, I receive calls and emails from childcare business owners who either sold their childcare business on their own or are in the middle of trying to sell their childcare business…

"It Is Not About Playing Well With Others": Selling a Child Care Business and Co-Brokerage

Co-brokerage commonly refers to the sharing of a listing where often one broker represents the seller, and another broker represents the buyer. The commission paid by the seller is split between the two brokerage firms. In residential real estate, the selling of homes by co-brokerage is very common. In commercial real estate, selling various properties…

Child Care Business Brokers FAQs

Are Business Brokers Licensed? Most people are unaware that there is no license to be a business broker. Yes, you heard me – there is no business broker license. A few states, like Illinois, offer a business broker license – which only requires filling out an application and paying a fee – much like a…