The AI Revolution in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making a powerful entry into the field of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), ushering in a new era that impacts every stage of the process. From initial research to deal completion, AI provides tools and solutions that make decision-making and data analysis more efficient and transparent. The integration of AI into M&A […]
Turning an Idea into a Business
A Mini Guide to Entrepreneurial Success How many of us have dreamed of creating our own business? Social media often floods us with stories of successful entrepreneurs, highlighting individual skills and practices that promise the same success if we follow them. However, reality is far more complex. Statistics reveal that 90% of startups fail within […]
Delivery Platforms: Opportunity or Threat for Small Food Service Businesses? 8 Strategic Moves for Small Restaurants
The food service sector has undergone dramatic changes in recent years, primarily due to the growth of online ordering and delivery platforms such as e-food, Wolt, and Box. Data from Business Interval shows that the high commissions charged by these platforms, combined with rising energy costs and staff shortages, are the main factors driving many […]
An open letter to all business owners
A few days ago, a business owner who was interested in selling his business got in touch with Business Interval. After the required briefing on the history of his business, the topic of financial statements came up, and that’s when we received an astounding response: “I want to see the face of the buyer first, […]
Is my business worth selling?
So, the moment has come to evaluate your business as a whole and figure out if it is worth selling. With the right moves, could it become something great in the future? Or, would liquidation be a safer solution? You will have to look at the value of your business beyond its material components, because […]
The benefits of buying an existing business
Buying an existing business with a recognizable brand is like running a marathon which has already been half-run for you by another athlete! When we reexamine and recall from our memory the majority of companies that we have worked with, we can easily conclude that often the purchase of an existing business is a wiser […]
10 Basic Questions for a Potential Buyer
If you are seriously thinking about selling your business, you will need to be suitably prepared to answer questions from potential buyers. Every business exchange is unique, but there are certain basic questions that are useful in every case. Your readiness for these questions will help you obtain a clearer idea of the market and, […]
Factors that affect the value of a business
The true value of a small business is found beyond its finances When trying to determine the value of small businesses, one of the most commonly asked questions that buyers have is: If I purchase this business, how much money can I make? However, it is equally important to look beyond financial data when you […]
Confidentiality
There are a number of businesses that will be able to really benefit from making public their sale or acquisition. But for most this is not true. Limiting those who know about the sale to a small circle (especially at first) is a necessary condition which many business owners ignore, and unfortunately with dire consequences. […]
Types of Businesses: What are the differences?
In Greece, businesses are divided up based on three criteria (Total assets – Turnover – Number of Employees) into: Large entities Medium entities Small entities Very small entities When we are trying to buy a very small or small business, we cannot use the rules and criteria that we would use for a medium […]
