Each new year brings the opportunity to assess goals and, for some, to reprioritize dreams that have been on the backburner. For many hardworking business owners, those goals and dreams involve selling a business. There are many reasons one might sell a business, whether to retire, to invest in other entrepreneurial pursuits, or a number of other scenarios. The start …
When to Sell Your Business: 4 Key Predictors
Timing is critical when planning an exit strategy, and business owners must consider several factors. In our 26+ years of assisting business owners in their exit planning, “when is the right time to sell?” is a question we hear all the time. But from an owner’s standpoint, this could be tricky to predict. Is it when you are near retirement …
Business Owners: Are You a Do-It-Yourselfer?
Do you like to handle projects around the house on your own? Do you only call in the pros for the really tough stuff? Or maybe you draw the line at electrical or plumbing, where the risk of failure can be much more costly? If that sounds like you, I can certainly relate. I learned a lot while holding that …
Why You Should Think Like a Buyer When Selling a Business
At Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, we provide personalized and professional business brokerage services to buyers and sellers. Selling a business takes a great deal of consideration and research to avoid leaving money on the table at closing. That’s why we encourage our business owners to think like a buyer throughout the selling process. When a business owner considers the perspective …
Selling A Healthcare Business? Don’t Overlook These 4 Factors
Have you decided it’s time to sell your healthcare business? Perhaps you own a medical or specialized practice, an imaging center, a rehab clinic, a medical device or pharmaceutical sales business, or a physical/occupational therapy practice. Regardless of your specialization (or your reasons for exiting), there are unique factors to consider when selling any medical practice or healthcare business. Industry-specific …
All My Rich Friends Sold “Too Soon”
If you are a business owner, I am willing to bet that you have asked yourself this question: “When should I sell my business?” The thought may even keep you up at night. If it does, you are not alone. No matter the size, industry, or location of a business, owners worry themselves sick about finding the best time to …
The Silver Tsunami is Here
More than 75 million Baby Boomers are poised to retire (part of what has been dubbed the “Silver Tsunami”). Early studies indicated mass exodus of Boomers from the workforce would happen steadily over the next 20 years. Back in 2020, however, I shared my opinion that the COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call for many Boomers (those born between 1946 …
Selling a Business: Capital Gains Tax
Are you a small business owner considering selling a business? There are a few key items involved with capital gains tax that you’ll want to understand as you embark on this decision. What are Capital Gains? A profit gained from selling a capital asset is referred to as capital gains. This could be an investment like a stock or an …
Deal Structures: Legalities to Negotiate When Selling a Business
The number of negotiable components in business deal structures can seem exciting at best, terrifying at worst, and certainly overwhelming to anyone closely impacted by the deal’s results (i.e., the seller and the buyer). We created this four-part series to provide helpful information to entrepreneurs like you by dissecting the significant parts of a business deal; this article is Part …
How to Avoid Sellers’ Remorse When Selling a Business
Selling a business can be an emotional process, especially after years, maybe decades, of hard work. You have poured your life into making your business what it is today, and it is completely normal to have a lot of questions as you approach the selling process. A few questions you might have are, How do I find the best buyer? …










