Imagine the scenario: you receive a call one day, and the person on the line offers to buy your business. You had not been planning to sell at the time, but now that there is an interesting offer on the table your wheels begin to turn. You are intrigued, and you wonder where this might lead. Our advice? End the …
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions has represented American Small Business Owners for more than 25 years. It is reasonable to say that we are uniquely in tune with the life and experience of the American Small Business Owner. It is from that perspective that we stand unequivocally with the American Small Business Owner in vehement objection to the proposed capital gains …
As a business owner, one often considers when to sell. When I owned my three companies, I started considering this about seven years into ownership. At that time, I knew I had to focus on mission-critical items to ensure I sold for top dollar when I did decide to take that next step. For the next several years, I really …
There are as many types of business owners as there are types of businesses. In our experience however, we have identified three main categories: Innovators, Igniters, and Implementers. One type is not better or worse than another, and really all 3 types of business owners are needed at some point in the life cycle of a company. This is one …
Simply put, a business broker is a professional who assists in the buying and selling of businesses. While there are many ways a business broker or advisor can help a seller maximize a business’s value, today we will focus on one in particular: business brokers help you maximize the value of your business by attracting multiple offers. Why does getting …
Sun Dollar Energy, a leading solar energy installation company, has recently been sold to a new owner through Viking Mergers & Acquisitions. The business was previously owned by Daniel Lezama. Founded 9 years ago, Mr. Lezama built the company into a top-rated solar contractor in North Carolina. The sale was facilitated by Dan Wilson and Brandon Smith, both with Viking Mergers & Acquisitions. With well …
Why You Should Choose an M&A Firm When Selling Your Business If you are considering selling your business, you may have considered enlisting the services of an industry expert. It certainly seems reasonable that someone with industry-specific expertise could help maximize the success of your sale. However, if a successful sale means achieving the best outcome for you and for …
If you have decided to sell your business, the question of when to tell your employees you are selling likely looms large in your mind. This is an important question, and the answer will come as a relief to some and a stumbling block to others. Simply put, it is best to tell employees after the sale is finalized. Why? …
Unlike other brokerage firms, over half of Viking M&A Senior Advisors have been business owners. With a keen understanding of what it takes to both buy a business and to build a business from scratch, we have gathered the pros and cons to consider if you are thinking of buying a business vs. starting one. Buying a Business vs. Starting …
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