[TowerTalk] AES SK

[Lee]

I saw a very sad statement made yesterday on one of those Chinese 
vhf/uhf reflectors.  The ham was so excited as this was his first field 
Day.  (He was using a $35 Chinese vhf/uhf handi talkie!) This is what 
ham radio has become to many these days.  Anyone selling for the big 
three radio manufacturers  today needs his head examined.

Lee, w0vt


On 7/7/2016 3:01 PM, Bert Almemo wrote:
> Joe is absolutely right. I've been a business broker in Canada for a couple
> of decades and have some experience.
>
> The first and most important question to ask yourself considering investing
> in an ongoing business is "what is the trend in the industry"? Most of you
> now the trend in hamradio so the answer is obvious. There might be some
> niche markets within hamradio but it's very difficult to make "big bucks" in
> this relatively small market.
>
> As always OMHO!
>
> 73 Bert, VE3NR
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Joe
> Subich, W4TV
> Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 1:07 PM
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] AES SK
>
> On 7/7/2016 11:24 AM, Alan NV8A wrote:
>> I would have expected them to sell the business -- with its "good
>> will" -- as a going concern.
> Unfortunately, there is little value in "good will" for small
> businesses these days.  The truth is that the liquidation value of
> inventory, receivables and physical assets (real estate, plant,
> equipment, etc.) is often higher that the value of the business as a
> "going concern" thanks to all the regulations and red tape faced
> by small businesses.
>
> I could go through multiple business valuation models but in most small
> (sole proprietorships, "S" corporations) businesses there is little if
> any "profit" above the "owners wages" - therefore little "good will"
> value.  Again, any accumulated profits are found in inventory, real
> estate and receivables.  It is often as easy to liquidate than find a
> buyer who can pony up the cash to purchase the business and then cover
> both debt service and "owner's wages" just to break even.
>
> 73,
>
>      ... Joe, W4TV
>
> On 7/7/2016 11:24 AM, Alan NV8A wrote:
>> I have been surprised at the number of local businesses that are simply
>> shut down when the owner decides to retire: they have a "going out of
>> business sale," and that's it. I would have expected them to sell the
>> business -- with its "good will" -- as a going concern.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Alan NV8A
>>
>>
>> On 07/07/2016 07:21 AM, Chuck Gooden wrote:
>>> I would of expected that, the company would be up for sale to someone
>>> that would be interested in keeping ham radio alive.  So I am waiting
>>> until I see an official notice.
>>>
>>> Chuck Gooden N9QBT
>>>
>>>
>>> On 7/6/2016 4:57 PM, K7LXC--- via TowerTalk wrote:
>>>> I just got an email from the sales manager of AES  that they're
>>>> closing the
>>>> doors at the end of the month. Hard to believe since  they used to be
>>>> one
>>>> of two 800 pound gorillas in the ham market. Apparently  stuff happens.
>>
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