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 …

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 Business Industries in Richmond, VA in 2023

Whether you’re buying or selling a business, it’s worth considering what’s happening in Richmond, VA, and across the Central and Southeastern Virginia regions. Many stellar colleges and universities in the area produce an incredible talent pool. The region also offers exceptional business development incentives for nearly every industry — some of the lowest rates for workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance …

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 …