Encana is an oil and gas company based out of Canada, but many people in Denver have become familiar with it over the years, as the headquarters for the U.S. operations are in the city. Additionally, the company has been working for a time in the Denver-Julesburg...
What questions does a confidentiality agreement address?
A confidentiality agreement may be used when a business is being sold in Colorado. This is done to limit how much information can get out to the public. For instance, a lot of business owners want the sale to stay a secret for as long as possible because they don't...
Colorado company makes large business purchase
Summit Materials, based in Colorado, made a large purchase related to cement manufacturing during 2015. The purchase, which involved a cement plant and seven distribution terminals in another state, was made possible by a liquidation of U.S.-based assets from another...
What do I need to know before selling my business?
While it may seem like selling a business would be less complicated or quicker than buying one, this isn't always the case. While some of the steps are similar, there are special considerations owners selling their businesses need to keep in mind to ensure as smooth a...
Valuing a business before a purchase
Before you buy a business in Colorado, it's important to get a valuation of that business so that you can determine what you should pay. Often, buyers and sellers will disagree on this valuation, as sellers will believe that the business is worth far more than a fair...
Take the right steps and get the business you want in Colorado
Buying a business is an opportunity you may want to pursue. There are things you should consider, though. Do you know if you can take over the business's property lease? Are there expenses you will incur immediately, like ads or marketing campaigns that haven't ended?...
What’s the role of a deal team in a Colorado business sale?
Fort Collins business owners have all sorts of reasons to sell a portion or all of a company. Health issues intervene, competitive pressures build, the market is ripe for a sale or capital is needed for expansion. Sometimes, a Colorado entrepreneur just feels it's...
Know your business’ value: Purchasing a business in Colorado
So, you're interested in buying a new business to run in your area. Maybe this is your first purchase, or perhaps you already own several businesses and just want to expand. You know that buying the wrong company can cost you more than you'll ever earn, but getting...
Your business purchase and your future in Colorado
When you want to buy a business in Colorado, you need to know that you're making a good decision. Getting good information about the property and the existing business already working there is vital to your success and the continued success of the business. When...
How attorneys can help during your sale of business assets
If you are thinking about purchasing a Colorado business, you may have a lot of questions and concerns about the process. This is understandable; after all, the purchase or sale of business assets can be one of the most stressful activities in which you will ever...