By Michael Shea At midnight on October 1, the U.S. government officially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding resolution. As federal agencies begin to pause operations, small business owners across the country are once again facing a wave of uncertainty. Already grappling with inflation, labor shortages, and rising tariffs, Main Street businesses […]
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Business Sales Dip in Q2 2025 Amid Lingering Economic Pressures and Policy Shifts
Key Highlights: Transactions down 4% year-over-year and 1% quarter-over-quarter Median sale prices fall as buyers pursue lower-cost opportunities SBA lending changes, inflation, and tariffs complicate dealmaking Retail and service sectors show resilience; manufacturing plunges 28% Business-for-sale activity in the second quarter of 2025 showed signs of strain, reflecting the cumulative impact of a decade […]
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How Do I Prepare My Business for Sale?
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