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Updated 2026 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 capital gain occurs when you sell or exchange a capital asset for more than your adjusted basis in that asset. In …
Updated 2026 There can be significant tax implications when selling a business. In most cases, you will owe taxes on at least part of the gain from the sale, but thoughtful planning may help you understand, manage, and sometimes reduce the tax impact. Before considering specific tax issues, the first step is to get a business valuation. This will help …
When you decide to sell your business, it’s normal to focus on the headline numbers: revenue, EBITDA, and the multiple you hope to achieve. But from a buyer’s perspective, those numbers are just the starting point. The real work begins when they start assessing risk (in every corner of your company). As a professional intermediary at Viking, one of the …
No matter your business goals, planning and preparing your exit strategy is essential. There are a variety of business exit strategy options, and the best option for you may not be the same as another person or business. In this article, we will discuss what an exit strategy is and some of the options available to you as a business …
Proper business exit planning means much more than just an owner trying to maximize the selling price of a business. Yes, selling for top dollar can certainly be one benefit of exit planning, but when done properly, there are additional layers of benefits to be found for not only the Seller, but also for the Buyer and for the business …
When selling a business, maintaining confidentiality is critical. There are three main reasons a confidentiality agreement is an absolute must for all business sales, and it is important for any business owner to understand why. The main purpose of a business sale confidentiality agreement, also called a non-disclosure agreement, or NDA, is to protect the intellectual and property rights of …
If you are planning on selling a construction company, there are a few important tips to consider. Some of these tips are common to selling any type of business, and others are specific to selling a construction company. Through decades of experience buying and selling businesses across many industries, we have identified five key tips for successfully selling a construction …
Every day, countless business owners and entrepreneurs ask themselves, “When should I sell my business?” The decision to sell a business is not often an easy one, but there are many reasons an owner might do it. In this article, we’ll take a look at eight common reasons for selling your business. 8 Reasons to Sell Your Business 1. Business …
To some, the topic of selling to private equity groups does not stir positive feelings. Typical headlines tend only to cover ruthless, drama-laden, multi-billion-dollar mega buyouts, which has left a less-than-pleasant impression on most small to midsize business owners. Unfortunately, that is a real disservice. The reality is that for SMBs, acquisitions by private equity groups are not the predatory …
In this final installment of our Sell Wisely series, we evaluate the do-it-yourself route vs. hiring an expert M&A advisor to help sell your business. Either way, you’ll want to be as deliberate and well-informed as possible. Some crucial factors in the decision include your company structure’s complexity, your mergers and acquisitions expertise, and your available resources. (Spoiler alert: you …
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