Viking Mergers and Acquisitions of Tampa, FL., announces the acquisition of International Fleet Solutions Inc by Ronald Martin, former Senior Engineering Manager for Honeywell Analytics. Founder Tracy Thrall established International Fleet Solutions in 2011. Services offered include automotive paintless dent repair (PDR). The company serves large automotive dealerships, rental car companies and corporations with large fleets of vehicles. Their extensive client base includes Hertz, …
Division Highlight: Viking Mergers & Acquisitions in Tampa, FL
I was fortunate to begin my career in the financial services industry during my collegiate years at Florida State University. While attending Florida State, I began working as a financial analyst with the business valuation team in the North Carolina office of Viking Mergers & Acquisitions. After obtaining my real-estate license and graduating with a bachelor’s degree in finance, I …
LLC vs C-Corp vs S-Corp: Choosing a Business Structure
Starting a business is an exciting venture, and choosing the right business structure is an important step. The business structure you choose will influence everything from day-to-day operations to taxes and how much of your personal assets are at risk. Be sure to choose a business structure that gives you the right balance of legal protections and benefits. Common Types …
So, You’re Ready to Sell Your Business… Now What?
Entrepreneurs sell their businesses for a variety of reasons. Regardless of your “why,” if you have decided that the “when” is now (or soon), what should you do next? Get Familiar With the Process First, familiarize yourself with the selling process. It will be helpful to have a general understanding of the process as you engage with your Broker/Advisor of …
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Announces the Addition of Lisa Marcus
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions announces the addition of Lisa Marcus as a Senior Advisor. Lisa brings with her an extensive blend of business, legal, and private equity experience having been involved with 16 M&A transactions totaling $2.5 billion. She comes to Viking most recently from Honeywell PPE as General Counsel. Prior to that, Lisa was part of the executive team …
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 …
When The Money DOES Matter: Why You Should Use a Business Broker
The saying is true: money can’t buy happiness. On the other hand, as my father says, “Money isn’t everything, but it sure helps keep the kids in touch!” While Dad’s sentiment usually gets a laugh, he actually makes a very wise point. The Money Does Matter We can certainly agree that life is about more than money. But when a …
What is a business broker, and how can they maximize your business’s value?
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 …










