If you have been following the news, you have heard a lot about tariffs over the past year. Trade policy shifted rapidly in 2025 and has continued to evolve in 2026, with new legal challenges, changing rules, and ongoing uncertainty about what comes next. For business...
When business owners start exploring their exit options, ESOPs come up fairly often. The idea is appealing on the surface: sell your business to your employees, preserve your legacy, avoid a lot of the drama that comes with finding an outside buyer, and potentially defer...
If you have ever tried to estimate what your business is worth, you have probably come across the term "multiple." It gets mentioned in conversations about selling a business, and it sounds simple enough. You take a number, multiply it by something, and that is...
When a professional values a business, they do not rely on a single formula. They use three distinct methods, each of which approaches value from a different angle. Understanding how these methods work, and what each one actually captures, gives you a clearer picture of how...
For many business owners, the question is not just if they will sell, but when. Deciding whether to sell now or wait can have a meaningful impact on both the value of the business and the outcome of the exit. As we move through 2026, market...
Over the next several years, more business owners will enter the market at the same time. That shift is changing how buyers evaluate opportunities. They have more options, and they are becoming more selective. In that environment, preparation becomes a key advantage. A five-year exit plan helps...
If your business went up for sale today, would it actually attract a buyer? Not interest. Not conversations. A real offer. That answer depends on more than revenue or growth. It depends on how your business looks through a buyer’s lens. Sellable vs. Profitable: Why the Difference Matters A...
For many business owners, one of the most common questions is simple:How much is my business actually worth? As we move through 2026, the answer depends on more than just revenue or what similar businesses may have sold for in the past. Buyers are becoming more...
For many Baby Boomer business owners, the vision of a smooth, well-timed retirement is running into a difficult reality. While thousands of Boomers reach retirement age each day, a large percentage of businesses listed for sale never change hands. As more owners enter the market...
Many business owners assume that growing revenue is the primary way to increase their company’s value. In reality, revenue alone rarely tells the full story. In today’s M&A environment, a business with lower revenue but strong systems and limited owner dependency may be more attractive...
