We are committed to helping business owners achieve their desired exit. And we are committed enough to tell a client, “It is not the right time yet.” When working with an owner who wants to list their business with us, we are willing to recommend waiting. Why wouldn’t it be the right time to sell? There could be several reasons. …
M&A Deal Killers: Business Deal Breaker #5
Having a deal fall apart at the last minute is every business owner’s nightmare. But if you take the time to anticipate what could go wrong, you can have time to address and resolve potential issues. If you are not sure what to look for, know that you’re not alone. Most owners are just like you; they don’t know exactly …
M&A Deal Killers: Business Deal Breaker #4
Deciding to move forward with selling your business can be tough – but also incredibly exciting! After years of building and growing your company, the time has come to begin working on an exit strategy that will benefit you, your business, and your future lifestyle. While exploring different exit options may feel daunting, rest assured that you are not alone, …
M&A Deal Killers: Business Deal Breaker #3
Financials, forecasts, and client concentrations are all critical components to facilitating a successful M&A transaction and showing buyers a business is a low-risk investment. In addition to these obvious factors, there are some lesser-known items that are just as important – and if not carefully curated prior to the deal closing, could sabotage a transaction or scare off the perfect …
5 Ways to Grow the Value of Your Business
Growing the value of a business is a critical concern for any entrepreneur or business owner. Entrepreneurs commonly hear that a company will be worth 3-5x (or some other range of multiples) of the EBITDA or other financial indicators. But what differentiates earning the high end of that range from the low? And how can you move your business from …
M&A Deal Killers: Business Deal Breaker #2
The best way to ensure a smooth business sale is to anticipate potential business deal breakers or deal killers and address them before it is time to close the deal. Our 5-part M&A Deal Killers series digs into the top business deal breakers in business sales and how you can identify, prevent, and resolve them. Today’s focus is Deal …
M&A Deal Killers: Business Deal Breaker #1
Everyone has heard the saying, “the best defense is a good offense.” It’s a mantra that can be applied to a variety of life experiences and has served many people well when using preemptive action to ensure long-term success. While selling a business probably isn’t the first scenario that comes to mind when you hear the phrase, it is definitely …
Top 5 Growing Business Industries in Charleston, SC in 2023
At Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, we help people all over the Southeast as they prepare to exit a business or acquire a new one. Whether you’re looking for a business or a buyer, the Charleston, South Carolina, area should be on your shortlist. Last year’s 2022 Top States for Doing Business report from Area Development ranked South Carolina #3 overall. …
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 …









