The idea of selling the daycare center that you have worked hard to build may be difficult to fathom, but chances are, if you are reading this, the thought has crossed your mind. You may be wondering how to sell a daycare business in Knoxville successfully. Perhaps you have wondered: How can I prepare my business for sale? How can …
How to Value a Plumbing Business in Knoxville (And 4 Ways to Set Your Business Apart)
It is a great time to own, buy, or sell a business in Knoxville. The Small Business Administration has stepped up their efforts to make acquiring a business more obtainable in the short term. Also, the current tax structure is as advantageous for a seller as it likely will ever be. We are seeing a surge in buyers looking for …
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 …
What is the Best Way to Sell Your Small Business?
After investing years, money, and passion into your small business, when it is time to sell, it is worth doing it properly. Working with a reputable business broker is the best way to ensure that you find the right buyer for your business and achieve the best outcome both financially and relationally. What should I know before I sell my …
When The Money DOES Matter: Why You Should Use a Business Broker
The saying is true: money can’t buy happiness. On the other hand, as my father says, “Money isn’t everything, but it sure helps keep the kids in touch!” While Dad’s sentiment usually gets a laugh, he actually makes a very wise point. The Money Does Matter We can certainly agree that life is about more than money. But when a …
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 …
Selling a Business in Charleston: My Personal Experience
As a business owner, one often considers when to sell. When I owned my three companies, I started considering this about seven years into ownership. At that time, I knew I had to focus on mission-critical items to ensure I sold for top dollar when I did decide to take that next step. For the next several years, I really …









