If you are a business owner looking to exit in 2026, you cannot rely on general market momentum alone to carry your deal. Because buyers are conducting rigorous, forensic due diligence, preparation is your ultimate point of leverage.
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SBA 7(a) Financing Above $2 Million: What Changed and What It Means for Sellers
Owners who understand how lenders evaluate businesses—long before they decide to sell—typically command stronger valuations, attract better-qualified buyers, and experience fewer surprises during due diligence.
The Window Is Open: What Tampa-Clearwater Business Owners Need to Know About Selling in 2026
At Transworld M&A, we work with middle-market business owners across the Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and greater Tampa Bay region every day.
Affordability – The E-2 Visa Strategy: Why Your Choice of Location is Your Best Business Asset
For many international investors, the initial instinct is to head for “brand name” states like California, New York, or Florida. However, savvy E-2 buyers are increasingly looking toward the South and Midwest.
The “Safe Bet” List: Top Franchises Ranked by Lowest SBA Default Rates
To keep the data reliable, we look at charge-offs—instances where the borrower couldn’t repay and the SBA had to pay the lender guarantee. We’ve also filtered this list to brands with over 25 loans. Why? Because a brand with only 2 loans and 0 defaults doesn’t have a large enough sample size to prove it’s a “safe bet.”