Most value isn’t created at closing—it’s created 12–24 months before you go to market.
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Things Buyers Look for When Buying a Small Business in Florida
“What you think matters in your business—and what a buyer values—are often two very different things.”
The “Boomer Retirement Bonanza”: Where Fantasy Meets (a Brutally Different) Reality
They are responding to the idea of being an “owner,” not the reality of business acquisition. This isn’t a “buyers’ market” in the leverage sense; it’s a saturated market full of unqualified interest, creating noise and frustration for legitimate players.
Communication and “The Gut Test”: Choosing the Right Business Broker
Selling a business isn’t a quick transaction—it’s a process. In most cases, you’re looking at a 6 to 12 month journey from listing to closing. That’s a long time to be tied to the wrong advisor. And that’s where communication—and what I call “the gut test”—comes into play. The Reality of a Long Sales Cycle […]
Relevant Certifications in Business Brokerage: Understanding the “Gold Standard”
When selling a business, choosing the right broker can have a direct impact on valuation, deal structure, risk exposure, and whether the transaction closes at all. One of the most overlooked—but critically important—factors in selecting a business broker is professional certification. Unlike real estate, business brokerage is still a fragmented industry with no single […]