Selling a business is one of the most significant decisions a business owner can make. Whether motivated by personal goals, market timing, or responding to industry shifts, the decision to sell is never made lightly. While each business owner’s reasons are unique, certain common factors drive these choices and shape the path forward. Understanding these […]
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While interest rates are finally starting to come down, the cost of capital when it comes to acquiring a business remains relatively high (nearly double what it was in early 2022 before interest rates increased). Our firm continues to see a trend towards more seller financing options, which can be a viable path forward for
Deciding to sell a business in preparation for retirement is a pivotal moment for any entrepreneur. It marks the culmination of years of dedication and hard work, and requires careful planning to ensure a successful transition. Whether it’s securing the best possible sale price, minimizing tax liabilities, or ensuring a smooth transition for the new
In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, growth is not just a goal–it’s a necessity for survival and success. For many business owners, traditional growth strategies like organic expansion and product development can be time-consuming and fraught with challenge, making it more difficult to reach their goals. Enter mergers and acquisitions (M&A): a powerful and
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Established & Thriving This well-known drive-thru coffee shop and quick serve restaurant has become the go-to destination for locals and visitors alike, serving gourmet coffee and tea, breakfast and lunch menus, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. The establishment features a prime location that attracts a steady stream of traffic. Residents, local workers and tourists
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As one of Colorado’s eminent business brokers, the team at The FBB Group frequently engages with business owners who are looking to sell, but are still a few years out from being prepared to put their business on the market. One of the most critical elements of this preparatory stage of the selling process is
Despite growing market uncertainties in the backdrop as our nation braces for another presidential election, our firm has seen an increase in business owners receiving unsolicited offers for their business. The changing M&A landscape (especially with technology and now AI) has produced many avenues for these types of offers making it more important than ever
With 2024 in full swing, we can reflect back on why 2023 was so challenging and better understand the primary factors that caused many transactions to fail. The M&A industry is very broad in terms of deal size, but according to Bloomberg Law the number of successful transactions in 2023 was the lowest year on
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It’s that time of year again when business owners start reflecting on the past year while looking to the next, knowing in the back of their mind that they’re yet another year closer to the ultimate goal: transitioning the ownership of their business. Regardless of market conditions, more than half of owners of companies valued
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The recent M&A Source fall conference in Charlotte, NC was well attended and provided some valuable insights into the current state of M&A. Despite the cost of capital remaining high this past year, activity continues to be healthy, but buyers remain cautious while they persevere in their search for quality businesses that are well prepared
