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A Tale of Two Markets: Navigating High Interest Rates in Florida M&A
If you’ve been reading national headlines or listening to general market commentary over the past year, you might think the small business M&A market has completely stalled. With SBA loan interest rates hovering in double-digit territory and capital costs significantly elevated compared to the sub-5% borrowing era, many business owners assume that selling right now […]
The Buyer Liquidity Trap: Why 10% Down is Never Enough to Buy a Business
f you’ve spent any time on social media or taken an online course on buying small businesses, you’ve almost certainly heard the pitch: “Buy a cash-flowing business for zero down, or put just 10% down using an SBA 7(a) loan.” It sounds clean, simple, and incredibly accessible. If a stable trade service or local main-street […]
The “Silver Tsunami” Myth: Where Did All the Small Business Listings Go?
For years, conventional wisdom suggested that children of entrepreneurs would pursue corporate careers while their parents eventually sold the family business.
The Hidden Demand Niches: Where Buyer Interest Outpaces Listing Supply
Categories like machine shops or engineering-related businesses tend to attract buyers with specific technical backgrounds who are actively searching within a narrow niche, rather than casual browsers — which concentrates inquiry activity when a listing does appear.