In today’s digital world, information travels instantly. That means that a single forwarded email or casual conversation can quickly circulate among employees, customers, vendors, and even competitors. Each year, promising transactions fail not because of disagreements over the financials, but…
Whether you expect to sell in the near future or not for many years down the road, having a clear exit strategy protects your options and strengthens your negotiating position when the day finally comes. An exit strategy is more…
Mergers and acquisitions are complex high-stakes transactions. Yet many business owners enter the process with assumptions that can quietly derail negotiations, or reduce the value of their company. Sometimes they unintentionally devalue their position. No matter whether you are buying…
Navigating the Home Healthcare Industry: What Brokers Need to Know The senior care and home healthcare market continues to expand — and business brokers are increasingly being asked to navigate transactions in this highly regulated space. In this month’s CVBBA…
For many business owners, selling a company is completely unfamiliar territory. It is often the largest financial transaction of their lives. Many business owners also find that selling is an emotional milestone. After years of building and managing a business,…
Numbers don’t just tell your story—they price it. We sat down with bookkeeper and accounting veteran Thrine Harpering of Cover Your Accounts to unpack what actually moves a business valuation: clean books, credible cash flow, and a due diligence package…
Every buyer enters the process with a different lens. Some are chasing growth, others security, and others just care about the numbers. Understanding these motivations ahead of time puts you in a far stronger negotiating position. It can help you…
Buying or selling a business isn’t just about revenue, customers, or brand value. When a lease is involved, the real estate side of the deal can quickly become one of the most important and complicated pieces of the puzzle. For…
Many people wonder whether they are truly “cut out” to own a business. While it’s true that entrepreneurship isn’t the right path for everyone, it’s also true that most business owners are not born overnight. The skills, mindset, and confidence…
When business sales don’t go through, often the reasons are major, while other times they’re small or even personal. In some cases, the sale doesn’t happen because of specific disagreements on terms or misalignments in expectations between the buyer and…
Purchasing an existing business offers a level of predictability and stability that launching a startup simply cannot provide. No matter how innovative or well-researched a new business idea may be, it will always involve uncertainty. Even with meticulous planning and…
The small business market isn’t quiet—it’s selective. We break down where real deals are getting done, why recurring revenue and sticky contracts pull top multiples, and how a subtle shift in SBA rates is reshaping buyer power and deal structures.…