Buying and selling a business

Buying shares in a company can be a very lucrative and interesting deal. As a shareholder, you will own a stake in the company you have invested in, and you will have the right to vote to support or criticize the directors' decisions. If the company does well, you should receive income in the form of dividend payments. And over time, there is the potential for further profits from the growth in the value of the shares. Here's what you need to know about investing in shares.

Large companies at all stages of the business cycle need capital to run a successful, competitive business. However, traditional financing is not always available. Investing provides you with many unique opportunities to earn extra money, expand your financial portfolio, and become more financially secure.

So, a franchise. We think many people know what stands behind this concept. In short, franchising is a business model in which the franchisor (business owner, trademark holder) provides, for a fee, the franchisee (user) with the right to use a set of exclusive rights owned by him, including a trademark.

Share capital is a term used in business to describe ownership of a company. Share capital usually represents shares of a public company or ownership interests in a private company. Capital is the part of a company that is owned by shareholders (or owners) and has a value that can be sold or exchanged for cash or other assets.

When buying a company, it is important to not only consider what kind of business you are buying, but also understand who you are buying it from. There are several types of business owners. It is important for you as a buyer to pay attention to which company will best suit your needs and lifestyle, or at least understand the possible consequences of buying from a particular owner.

The balance of power is key when selling your business. If your company is attractive and you have several potential buyers, then you have the leverage to reach an agreement on terms with one of the parties.

Most business owners, after years of negotiating deals with clients and suppliers, are well versed in the art of negotiation. However, when it comes to selling their own business, many can feel overwhelmed by the high stakes and uncharted territory of these complex legal minefields.

When you buy an existing business, it typically has employees. This aspect of acquiring a business may seem awkward, but in reality the company's existing staff may be the most valuable part of the deal.

Finding a business that fits one of the ten types of acquisitions is your first step to success when purchasing a company. The vast majority of business purchase transactions most often fall into one of the following categories.

For business owners planning to sell, one of the most pressing questions is: how can you make your business as attractive as possible so that you can find bidders who will offer the best price?

There are still many franchisors on the market who do not offer partners the conditions promised in presentation materials. What points of the franchise agreement should be paid special attention to before concluding it, says Ramil Beydullaev, head of the department of the Sovet Legal Group.

In 2023, the share of Russian franchises in the domestic market increased. If in their home country the situation for entrepreneurs is favorable, then in the international market it has become more difficult to open and develop a Russian business. Ramil Beydullaev, head of the franchising support practice at the Legal Group “Sovet”, spoke about how to open a franchise abroad in 2024.