How to Sell your Investigative Services Firm for the Highest Price Industry predictions and economic stability make it a great time to begin planning your exit. As our economy continues to prosper and the buyer pool in the Southeast expands, the time to sell a business has never been better. We are in the midst of a Seller’s Market, which gives …
19-Year-Old Charlotte-Based Machine Shop, Tri-Tec Industries, Sold to ZP Enterprises, LLC
Tri-Tec Industries, a precision machine shop with a 19-year history in Charlotte, NC has officially been sold to new owners through Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, a middle market business brokerage firm. Tri-Tec was formerly owned by Ray Motley, Mike Davidson and Rick Loyd, all of whom founded the business in 1997 and have since grown it to become a leading …
8 Ways to Minimize the Drama in a Family-Owned Business
8 Ways to Minimize the Drama in a Family-Owned Business Emotions can run high when working with relatives; use these 8 tips to minimize the drama. It’s the American Dream: managing a thriving business in an industry you love while employing all your relatives to partake in the prosperity. Wait, what? Is that the American Dream? Some people might think …
Morningstar Waste Services Acquired by Liberty Waste Services as M&A Activity Soars in South Carolina
The M&A market in South Carolina continues to see an uptick in activity as Rock Hill-based waste management company, Morningstar Waste Services, was acquired by Liberty Waste Services late last week. The transaction was facilitated by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, a M&A firm that has been serving middle market business owners in the Carolinas for over 20 years. Morningstar Waste …
Exit Planning for a Hardware Store: How to Build Value in 5 Steps
Exit Planning for a Hardware Store: How to Build Value in 5 Steps Profitable hardware stores are in high demand and often sell quickly. Small business ownership can often be a bumpy, unpredictable journey but also incredibly fulfilling and adventurous. Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone but those that pursue a career in owning a business of their own generally have no …
Mountain Water Systems, Asheville-Based Water Softening Supply Company Sold to New Owners
Mountain Water Systems, a water softening equipment supplier located in Asheville, NC, was officially sold to new owners by way of Viking Mergers & Acquisitions. Mountain Water Systems was founded in 1984 and purchased by the recent sellers, Jim Roberts and Steve Mayer in 2008. Since Jim Roberts and Steve Mayer took over, the business has grown exponentially and several …
Small Business Civic Engagement: Why it Matters & How to Get Involved
Small Business Civic Engagement: Why it Matters & How to Get Involved Is corporate volunteering one of your small business initiatives? It should be. Community involvement is not only about giving back; it’s about building character within your business. It’s showing current and future clients that you care about others, it’s developing ethics and empathy within your employees, and it is …
4 Steps to Selling Your Auto Parts Manufacturing Firm
4 Steps to Selling Your Auto Parts Manufacturing Firm Manufacturing businesses are in high demand right now – giving you an advantage. The automotive services sector has become one of the largest and most lucrative industries in the American market today and is only expected to continue growing through the next decade. Automotive services encompass a variety of subsectors, including …
Hickory-Based Glass Installation Company, All Glass, Sold by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions
Local glass installation company, All Glass, has officially been sold to a new owner through Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, a middle market M&A firm located in Charlotte, NC. Founded in 1994 by Ray Prewitt, All Glass provides a complete range of custom glass, glass for home and business, auto glass, and emergency services to clients in northwestern North Carolina.After owning …
Increase in M&A Activity Leads to Sale of North Carolina Environmental Firms, Stanley Environmental & Earth Farms Organics
A major influx in M&A activity in the North Carolina market has led to the recent sale of Stanley Environmental and Earth Farms Organics through Charlotte-based business sales firm, Viking Mergers & Acquisitions. Stanley Environmental was founded in the early 1970’s with the goal of providing septic tank, pumping, and grease trap services. To further accommodate clients, Earth Farms Organics …





