5 Tips for Selling a Construction Business in Knoxville

The general contracting sub-sector casts a tremendous net over a variety of trades within the construction industry in Knoxville. General contractors focus on everything from interior design to disaster renovations. Mergers & Acquisitions activity is on the rise in the construction sector for businesses who were able to withstand the COVID-19 impact. Timing is critical when selling a construction business …

Seller Success: Loving Life in Retirement

We had the chance to sit down and reconnect with Ron Boles, former owner of Builder’s Fireplace. Three years later, Ron reflects on selling his business, having the time to focus on his health, and now enjoying his retirement with his family. Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Ron Boles. My wife Jan and I opened Builder’s …

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 …

Selling a Business: Do NOT Take That Call

Imagine the scenario: you receive a call one day, and the person on the line offers to buy your business. You had not been planning to sell at the time, but now that there is an interesting offer on the table your wheels begin to turn. You are intrigued, and you wonder where this might lead. Our advice? End the …

We Stand With The American Small Business Owner

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions has represented American Small Business Owners for more than 25 years. It is reasonable to say that we are uniquely in tune with the life and experience of the American Small Business Owner. It is from that perspective that we stand unequivocally with the American Small Business Owner in vehement objection to the proposed capital gains …