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As tax season approaches, it’s no surprise that no entrepreneur looks forward to it. But, there is a bit of hope: many tax credits for business owners are available if you know what to look for. While Viking Mergers & Acquisitions cannot give tax advice, we can connect you with an excellent tax advisor if you need assistance filing your …
At Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, we believe in the power of community and the impact of giving back. Each year, our commitment to these values culminates in our “Friends of Viking” event, a special gathering where we come together with our staff, clients, business partners, and friends to connect and celebrate our collective spirit of generosity. Involving Our Community in …
Jackson Payne’s journey in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) world has consistently exuded dedication, adaptability, and a personal touch. When he integrated into Viking M&A, he brought a passion rooted in helping entrepreneurs achieve their ambitions. His move didn’t go unnoticed, especially by his brother, Coleman Payne. Witnessing Jackson’s experience at Viking (rewarding work combined with a healthy work-life balance) …
Mike McCoy is no stranger to the intricacies of business ownership and M&A. As a young professional, he audited substantial transactions at one of the Big Four accounting firms, Ernst & Young and later dabbled in buy- and sell-side quality of earnings for various transactions. It began a journey that would expose Mike to the relentless pace of mergers and …
Since its emergence in the mid-20th century as a subfield of computer science, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from basic tasks like devising strategies for checkers games and solving algebra problems to an expansive field with applications throughout the arts, sciences, and business. As AI has become more accessible, companies are seizing on the opportunities artificial intelligence offers to improve …
Coleman Payne brings over 17 years of M&A industry experience to his new role as Managing Partner at Viking Mergers & Acquisitions in Houston, Texas. A seasoned professional, Coleman has led over $100 billion in M&A transactions, most recently with Deloitte Consulting’s M&A practice. Before Deloitte, Coleman and his brother Jackson Payne helped build and sell their family business, Rio …
The youngest of five, Robert Aliota grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. Most notably, his father left a corporate career at age 52, cashed in his 401k, and bought a restaurant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Robert grew up. From the time he was young, Robert saw first-hand the hard work and dedication it took to be in a family …
David Buddemeyer’s path toward becoming Senior Advisor at Viking M&A in Charleston is a decades-long adventure drawing from diverse experience and expertise. From humble beginnings cutting lawns as a teen to his role today with Viking, Dave’s career reflects a strong background in varied industries across multiple markets. Some of that valuable experience came early on while working for his …
The U.S. tax code can be dense and confusing, especially for businesses. There are many rules about which expenses you can write off and which don’t qualify. On top of that, only some expenses are fully deductible, while others are partially deductible. Although we cannot advise on your taxes, Viking Mergers & Acquisitions can connect you with a …
Born and raised in Florida, Robert Lugo grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. After obtaining degrees in both Finance and Accounting, he went on to earn his Master of Science Degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of South Florida. Throughout his career, Robert has been deeply involved in all aspects of a business from operations to finance, HR, and …
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