Every business has certain defining moments, which determine the level of growth and success it will enjoy. How it approaches and handles these pivotal situations will normally make the difference between success and failure. These times could be the startup or acquisition of a business, getting additional funding to grow, merging or venturing with another business, or selling or transferring a business. Knowing its options at each cross-road will allow a business to make reasonable choices and The GriggsGroup's professionals can help walk you through the maze.

Acquisition/Start Up

• Review of business plan
• Projected/forcasted financials
• Funding options
• Economic Structuring
• Tax Issues
  • Active or Passive
• Entity Selection
  • Legal comparison
  • Tax comparison
  • Benefits comparison
• Franchise Opportunities
• Stocks vs. Assets
• Due Diligence
  • Agreed upon procedures
  • Audit procedures
• Compliance Checklist
  

As important as the successful startup of acquisition is to financial health of a business owner, financial security may be achieved or maintained based on successful transfers of business. Proper planning for these transfers is critical. The GriggsGroup's professionals can help you review options relative to your personal, economic and tax objectives.

Business Transfers

• Family Gifting
• ESOP Transactions
• Outright Sale
• Sales with Incentives/Earnouts
• Installment Sales
• Tax Comparison and Projection
• Estate and Benefits Review
• Divorce Transfer
• Bankruptcy Transfer