Tips for Selling a Granite Fabrication Business

Tips for Selling a Granite Fabrication Business Industry trends and a steady economy make it a great time to sell a fabrication business. Granite fabrication businesses are one of the most popular businesses that buyers are looking to purchase. In the last 6 years, our firm has sold 4 granite counter businesses, and just recently sold our 5th this year.  …

Anytime Fitness Sold by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

Anytime Fitness Sold by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Two Anytime Fitness franchises located in Lancaster and Fort Mill, South Carolina have been sold by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions intermediary, Jay Offerdahl. Voted as the #1 Top Franchise for 2104 by Forbes Magazine, these establishments have been thriving. The Seller comes from an educational background and originally bought the two locations with …

SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Sold by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Sold by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions The sellers of SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto purchased it 7 years ago in a deal facilitated by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions. We were honored that they thought enough of our firm and our process to reach out and have us assist them with the now sale of their business.  …

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Facilitates the Sale of E.E. Wilson

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Facilitates the Sale of E.E. Wilson   E.E. Wilson Floor Coverings of Lexington, North Carolina was sold by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions agents, Brad Offerdahl and Trevor Crocker. This family business with a 60 year track record and consistent history of revenues and cash flow painted an attractive picture for buyers looking to be in this …

5 Steps To A Smooth Merger & Acquisition Process

The following is a guest post from our friends at LB&A, a local Charlotte-area accounting firm. The merger and acquisition process can be a difficult one that requires patience, compromise, attention to detail and some high-level research. It’s a tough process to navigate, from finding a deal to closing a deal.  It’s even more difficult when it’s your business on …

Viking Mergers Sells Meadows Bed & Biscuit of Huntersville

Viking Mergers Sells Meadows Bed & Biscuit of Huntersville With the help of Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, Meadows Bed & Biscuit Pet Resort has been sold to a strategic buyer based out of the Southern United States. Meadows Bed & Biscuit is based out of Huntersville, NC and serves as one of the highest quality pet boarding facilities in the …

5 Things to Remember When Negotiating a Business Deal

5 Things to Remember When Negotiating a Business Deal I founded Viking Mergers & Acquisitions 18 years ago, and have assisted in the sale of over 500 businesses across the Southeast. I have seen my share of business transactions, some being seamlessly smooth and others being slightly more arduous. I always try to emphasis the importance of communication to first-time …

One Thing Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know: Diversify Your Wealth

One Thing Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know: Diversify Your Wealth Today, more than ever, people concerned about their personal net worth and financial independence, are focusing on what investment vehicles will help them achieve their financial goals.  For entrepreneurs and company owners, their wealth management picture needs to be looked at more broadly, in addition to traditional investments.  We have …

Recession Recovery: Small Business Loans Are On The Rise

Recession Recovery: Small Business Loans Are On The Rise Small business lending has made tremendous strides since the Great Recession that hit America in 2008/2009.  The housing market collapsed, unemployment rates soared and lenders imposed tightened requirements to qualify for a small business loan. Small businesses were hit hard when they needed cash more than ever, and many small businesses had …

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Sells Scruggs Equipment Company

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Sells Scruggs Equipment Company   Scruggs Equipment was founded 22 years ago by Marvin Scruggs and he built this company up to be one of the foremost suppliers of specialty farm, industrial and municipal equipment in the Southeast! Scruggs Equipment distributed equipment in a multi-state area for major suppliers in these industries. “Scruggs Equipment was as …