6 Types of Entrepreneurs: Matching Your Style to the Right Business Model

When discussing types of entrepreneurship, it is vital also to identify and recognize types of entrepreneurs. To fully appreciate the spectrum of entrepreneurship, we’ll discuss six main types of entrepreneurs: The Creator, The Builder, The Operator, The Innovator, The Visionary, and The Analyst. We distinguish between these types of entrepreneurs based on key characteristics that can uniquely contribute to different …

Top 5 Industries in Atlanta You Should Know About

Atlanta, GA, is a vibrant city with a diverse and thriving economy. Known for its southern charm and bustling urban energy, Atlanta has become a magnet for various industries, driving innovation and growth. Entrepreneurs looking to expand, start, or acquire a business in Atlanta are wise to understand the dynamic economic landscape. Here, we explore the top industries in Atlanta, …

Buy vs. Start: 5 Benefits of Acquisition Entrepreneurship

Today’s small business owners face a challenging business landscape characterized by economic uncertainty and rapidly shifting political dynamics. Yet, despite these obstacles,  new business owners are successfully paving their way to success by starting a new franchise, acquiring an existing business, or launching a venture from scratch. According to a Guidant Financial study, 33% of small business owners purchased an …

25 Questions to Ask When Buying a Business

Every year, millions of Americans give up their jobs in Corporate America to pursue the dream of owning a business. Deciding to buy and grow an existing business is a huge step for most entrepreneurs, and it can be incredibly gratifying.  However, buying a business can take time and effort to navigate, especially for first-time entrepreneurs new to the world …

M&A Industry Trends: What Sectors Have the Best-Selling Businesses?

Mergers and acquisitions are generally most common in the technology, healthcare, financial services, and retail sectors. But some industries — including manufacturing and finance — saw more M&A action in 2022 than others. This shift resulted in a slight shuffling among the most sought-after business sectors in 2023. As the economy slowed, the end of 2022 saw reduced M&A activity …

Top 5 Business Industries in Richmond, VA in 2023

Whether you’re buying or selling a business, it’s worth considering what’s happening in Richmond, VA, and across the Central and Southeastern Virginia regions. Many stellar colleges and universities in the area produce an incredible talent pool. The region also offers exceptional business development incentives for nearly every industry — some of the lowest rates for workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance …

The Right Exit Strategy – How Viking Mergers Helped Karen Enloe Sell Her Business

When Karen Enloe began considering selling her Asheville- based pottery distribution business, The Pottery Market, she knew she needed the right exit strategy. She had worked hard for many years in the business and was looking forward to a new chapter in her life. Karen turned to Eric J. McKeehan and Jeff McKeehan of Viking Mergers & Acquisitions of Asheville to develop the right plan to accomplish her …

Top 4 Business Industries in Greenville, SC

Greenville, South Carolina, has one of the Southeast’s most thriving economies thanks to its improvements and innovations in the healthcare, education, and sustainability sectors. But there are a few primary business industries that are becoming extremely successful in the Greenville-Spartanburg area.  Viking Mergers & Acquisitions is here to represent business owners moving into this diverse business city as well as …

An Adventure in Acquisition Entrepreneurship

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Ken Massey, owner of Autumnwood Designs, to discuss his experience as a business owner. In 2021, Ken ventured into the world of “acquisition entrepreneurship” – and joined the ranks of a growing number of success stories. There is a great deal of insight to glean from Ken’s journey, which he generously …