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Is Now a Good Time To Sell Or Buy A Business?

Is Now a Good Time To Sell Or Buy A Business?

Industry Spotlight: The Entreprenuer Boom of 2026 If you are wondering whether 2026 is the right time to buy or sell a business, the short answer is: it depends entirely…

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Plumbing Contractor Business Sales: Navigating a High Buyer Demand Business Sale Sector

Plumbing Contractor Business Sales: Navigating a High Buyer Demand Business Sale Sector

Plumbing contractor businesses are among the most active segments in the trades M&A market. For owners considering a plumbing business sale, buyer interest is strong, but that doesn't mean every…

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HVAC Contractor Business Sales: Navigating a High Buyer Demand Business Sale Sector

HVAC Contractor Business Sales: Navigating a High Buyer Demand Business Sale Sector

HVAC business sales are moving faster and fetching stronger multiples than almost any other trade sector in California right now, driven by strong buyer demand for HVAC companies and sustained…

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Understanding the Process of Selling a Business, from Valuation to Closing and Training

Understanding the Process of Selling a Business, from Valuation to Closing and Training

Selling a company is one of the biggest financial and personal decisions an owner will ever make. The process is not a single event but a structured journey with clear…

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Independence Day for American Manufacturing: The New $10 Million SBA Loan Era

Independence Day for American Manufacturing: The New $10 Million SBA Loan Era

New $10 million SBA Loan Limit (decoupled 7a and 504 loan limits) 1. The "Decoupled" $10 Million Funding Stack The most significant change in SBA Policy Notice 5000-879058 is the…

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3 Common Business Seller Missteps Seen By California Business Brokers

3 Common Business Seller Missteps Seen By California Business Brokers

Key Highlights The number one reason business sales fail is that sellers take their foot off the gas and stop running the company with the same enthusiasm as prior to…

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2025 SBA Loan SOP & Rule Changes Summary

2025 SBA Loan SOP & Rule Changes Summary

The SBA released SBA SOP update 50 10 8, effective June 1, 2025, which has significant changes to SBA lending requirements for all SBA lenders. The changes have wide-ranging ramifications,…

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How to Sell My Aerospace Business in California

How to Sell My Aerospace Business in California

Aerospace and Defense (aka A&D) manufacturing and distribution businesses have always been acquisition favorites with both Private Equity Groups and entrepreneurs.  Consequently, aerospace & defense manufacturing businesses for sale are…

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Selling My Business: Key Strategies to Selling My Company or Corporation

Selling My Business: Key Strategies to Selling My Company or Corporation

Key Highlights Preparing for Selling My Business or Selling My Corporation: Begin gathering your financial records so they can be produced efficiently. Optimize operations to the extent possible. Discuss with…

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The Advantages of Professional Business Brokers in Bay Area Business Sales

The Advantages of Professional Business Brokers in Bay Area Business Sales

Selling a Bay Area Business Key Highlights & Business Broker Benefits Professional Guidance: Benefit from specialized knowledge of Bay Area business sales. Maximize Cash at Closing: Professional valuations ensure you…

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How to Minimize Taxes on an Asset Sale of Your Business

How to Minimize Taxes on an Asset Sale of Your Business

Many business owners wrongly assume that when they sell their business through an asset sale it will result in a tax rate to be nearly 50%. For example: if they…

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