Rollovers as Business Startups: ROBS

Rollovers as Business Startups (ROBS) allow a person to start or acquire a business using their 401(k) without paying early withdrawal penalties or upfront taxes. I utilized my 401(k) when I purchased a business from Viking M&A years ago. You might be surprised at how many folks have no idea that this is an option! What is a ROBS? A …

5 Tips for Selling a Construction Business in Knoxville

The general contracting sub-sector casts a tremendous net over a variety of trades within the construction industry in Knoxville. General contractors focus on everything from interior design to disaster renovations. Mergers & Acquisitions activity is on the rise in the construction sector for businesses who were able to withstand the COVID-19 impact. Timing is critical when selling a construction business …

Seller Success: Loving Life in Retirement

We had the chance to sit down and reconnect with Ron Boles, former owner of Builder’s Fireplace. Three years later, Ron reflects on selling his business, having the time to focus on his health, and now enjoying his retirement with his family. Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Ron Boles. My wife Jan and I opened Builder’s …

Random Acts of Kindness

Viking Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary with Random Acts of Kindness Challenge As Viking celebrates 25 years in business, we wanted to also give back to some great charities in the Charlotte community. During the celebration we distributed $10 to nearly 300 attendees, with a Random Acts of Kindness Challenge to donate it to a charity, help out someone you know, …

What Do Business Brokers Do?

Whether a person is buying or selling a business, business brokers can assist with the process and help ensure a desirable outcome. What are Business Brokers? Business brokers are professionals in the field of buying and selling businesses. For this article we will focus on the selling side of the process. Business brokers serve as a guide and intermediary for …