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 […]
Selling A Business, Selling Your Company
🧼 Franchise vs. Independent Maid Service: How to Value Each
Whether you’re buying or selling, understanding the nuances between franchise and independent maid services is essential. Franchises offer consistency and support, while independents offer flexibility and local charm. The right valuation method depends on the business’s structure, performance, and future potential.
🐾 How to Value a Pet Grooming Business: A Practical Guide
Valuing a pet grooming business requires a holistic view — from financials to customer loyalty and growth potential. Whether you’re preparing to sell or just want to understand your business’s worth, taking the time to assess these factors will empower smarter decisions.
Do I Need to Pay Myself a Fair Salary for Valuation Accuracy?
One of the most overlooked factors when valuing a business is how the owner pays themselves. Many small business owners either underpay or overpay themselves for tax purposes, lifestyle reasons, or simply because they never thought about it. But when it comes time to sell, this detail matters more than you think. A recent Forbes […]
Why Is My Business Worth Less Than I Expected?
It’s one of the most common questions I hear from business owners when they decide to sell: “Why isn’t my business worth more?” The short answer is that owners and buyers often see value through very different lenses. Owners tend to view their business through years of hard work, sacrifice, and emotional investment. Buyers, on […]