Category: Business Valuation

 Buying a Business: The Basics 12 January 2026 If you’re thinking of making the entrepreneurial leap and acquiring an already established business, you’re not alone. Buying a business can be an attractive alternative to starting one from scratch, as it often comes with proven operations, an existing customer base

 Selling a Seasonal Business: Timing Considerations 5 January 2026 Selling a business is one of the most important decisions an entrepreneur can make – and usually the most financially impactful of their life. The timing of the sale must be carefully planned and take into consideration many aspects and

 Selling a Business: The Challenges 29 December 2025 The world of privately held businesses is experiencing a dramatic shift as a large number of business owners face the inevitable: “Every business that doesn’t fail will sell…EVERY ONE!” Whether it’s due to retirement, a desire to sell, or simply stepping

 Selling a Distressed Business 22 December 2025 Selling a distressed business can, from the owner’s standpoint, seem impossible. Not unreasonably, they’ll asked us, “Who would buy a distressed business?” Admittedly, selling a distressed business can be a complex process, but it’s doable and, in fact, happens often. Aside from

 Selling a Business to the Employees: The ESOP Option 15 December 2025 For many business owners, deciding when to exit their company is a momentous decision. The next one is deciding “how”. Both decision require, to a greater or lesser extent, balancing financial goals, family dynamics, and legacy considerations.

 Selling a Business Quickly 8 December 2025 This week, we’re re-posting an article by a broker in our network, Jason Huett, founder and CEO of Wisconsin-based Collaborative Commercial Business Brokers and a member of The Brokers Roundtable℠. You can contact Jason directly by clicking on the Collaborative Commercial link.

 Selling a Business: Why You Shouldn’t Do It Yourself 1 December 2025 Selling a business is an enormous decision, one that involves a careful balance of financial strategy, emotional readiness, and legal processes. Selling a business is almost always, the most significant transaction in the business owner’s life. However,

 The Silver Tsunami: The Coming Wave of Business Sales 24 November 2025 Over the next decade, a historic shift in U.S. business ownership is set to unfold. The Baby Boomer generation, which has driven the success of countless businesses over the last several decades, is aging rapidly, and a

 Selling a Business: One Man’s Journey 17 November 2025: Selling a Business: One Man’s Journey The following story is true, though names have been changed. I had input from others in writing this post. I do not personally know the individual described but have known of him and his