Viking Mergers

JUNE 1, 2023

If you are considering selling your small to midsize business, you may already know that extensive financial information goes into constructing a deal. However, understanding these calculations can help you identify factors where your company can improve its valuation and achieve a better purchase price.

Fair Market Value 130

Fair Market Value Appraisal Intangible Assets Marketability 130

Viking Mergers

MAY 4, 2023

Born and raised in Parkland, Florida, Jacob Middleton learned very early on the sacrifices a family will make for their business. From then on, Jacob saw firsthand the challenges a parent can face to pursue successful business entrepreneurship for their family. He fell in love with the vast geographic real estate markets in Florida.

Start-ups 130

Start-ups Business Valuation Finance Marketability 130

Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 24, 2024

In business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are common strategies for growth and expansion. If you’re considering selling your business or even just open to the possibility, it’s crucial to prepare for potential buyers effectively.

Compliance 52

Compliance Marketability 52

Sun M&A

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Selling your business is no easy task; logically, you want to get the most value when you sell it. For you, it’s more than a business; it represents years of hard work and dedication. Here are our tips for how to present your company in a compelling way to maximize value in business sales.

Business Valuation 52

Business Valuation Appraisal Marketability 52

Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 17, 2024

In business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are common strategies for growth and expansion. If you’re considering selling your business or even just open to the possibility, it’s crucial to prepare for potential buyers effectively.

Compliance 59

Compliance Marketability 59

Viking Mergers

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In order to sell your business for top dollar, you must demonstrate its value. The reality is, conducting a thorough and accurate business valuation is both an art and a science. Most buyers focus on the same key elements of a business to determine how much they’re willing to pay. The Science of Business Valuation.

Business Valuation 130

Business Valuation Start-ups Data Analysis Appraisal 130

Sun M&A

MARCH 14, 2024

While starting a business is easily one of the most challenging tasks for a business owner, selling that business isn’t without stress. Too often, business sellers rush into the process or make mistakes that can cost them millions. Here are the top seven mistakes business sellers make when selling their business.

Start-ups 52

Start-ups Compliance Banking Marketability 52

Viking Mergers

MARCH 23, 2022

Dee and Maureen Hamilton had worked hard for many years building up their business, Hamilton Electric & Plumbing, based in Pawley’s Island, SC. Dee recognized that his knowledge about the process of selling his business was limited and he knew that he needed expert help and advice to navigate the process.

Business Valuation 130

Business Valuation Marketability 130

Viking Mergers

MAY 13, 2022

Mergers and acquisitions are often discussed together, but the terms are not actually interchangeable. The term merger refers to a strategic process whereby two or more companies mutually enter a legal agreement to form a new business entity. Heinz Co and Kraft Foods Group Inc to become Kraft Heinz Company. Integration.

Mergers & Acquisitions 130

Mergers & Acquisitions Marketability Business Valuation Technology 130

Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 10, 2024

In business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are common strategies for growth and expansion. If you’re considering selling your business or even just open to the possibility, it’s crucial to prepare for potential buyers effectively.

Compliance 59

Compliance Marketability 59

Viking Mergers

JUNE 10, 2022

Selling a business can be an emotional process, especially after years, maybe decades, of hard work. You have poured your life into making your business what it is today, and it is completely normal to have a lot of questions as you approach the selling process. Get a professional business valuation.

Business Valuation 130

Business Valuation Start-ups 130

Viking Mergers

JANUARY 7, 2022

Overall, working with a business broker is the best way to sell your business fast. Business brokers specialize in the buying and selling of businesses, and they can save you a great deal of trouble compared to selling on your own. Determine how much your business is worth.

Private Equity Firm 130

Private Equity Firm Business Valuation Equity Marketability 130

Viking Mergers

AUGUST 19, 2022

Many also learned that unexpected disasters could severely impact the value of their business. While many are retiring from traditional employment, statistics show that Boomers own more businesses than any other demographic. In fact, according to a 2022 report by Guidant Financial, over 45% of businesses in the U.S.

Start-ups 130

Start-ups Equity Banking 130

Viking Mergers

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The closest thing most small business owners have to a business valuation is a speculation. A recent bank survey revealed that 98% of small businesses can’t put a figure on their company’s value. Lack of valuation information limits your awareness of the financial health and well-being of your business.

Business Valuation 130

Business Valuation Start-ups Finance Banking 130

Viking Mergers

MAY 9, 2022

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. Simply put, an exit strategy is a plan outlining how an owner intends to leave a business.

Marketability 130

Marketability Business Valuation Finance 130

Viking Mergers

AUGUST 27, 2022

If you are a business owner, I am willing to bet that you have asked yourself this question: “When should I sell my business?” No matter the size, industry, or location of a business, owners worry themselves sick about finding the best time to sell a business. Keep your focus on what really matters.

Business Valuation 130

Business Valuation Marketability 130

Viking Mergers

APRIL 9, 2022

One of the most common questions I hear from business owners as they consider selling their business is, “What will happen to my employees?” Small business owners in particular have a special loyalty with their staff and management, and that weighs heavily on an owner when it’s time to sell.

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Viking Mergers

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Very early in his career, Eric McKeehan developed a passion for working with small businesses and entrepreneurs. Today, he lives out that passion as an Advisor with Viking Mergers & Acquisitions in Asheville, NC, driven by values learned through a decade of working with small to midsize businesses.

Start-ups 130

Start-ups Finance Business Valuation Marketability 130

Viking Mergers

MAY 5, 2022

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 seven common reasons to sell your business.

Start-ups 130

Start-ups Business Valuation Marketability 130

Benchmark Report

MAY 15, 2023

If you are considering selling your company, you have several options for pursuing the sale, and you have quite a few decisions to make. You’ve worked so hard to build your business. When you sell it, you want everything right to get the value you deserve. And this is a journey you do not want to take lightly.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Selling your business is one of the toughest decisions for any business owner. Here are some key considerations to consider: Are you emotionally ready to sell? Or maybe there’s simply another business you are looking to start. And are you and your significant other on the same page?

Start-ups 52

Start-ups Business Valuation Marketability 52

Viking Mergers

MARCH 12, 2023

Growing the value of a business is a critical concern for any entrepreneur or business owner. And how can you move your business from 3x to 5x to 7x? You differentiate your business — and increase its sale price — by removing as many doubts, questions, and risks as possible for a potential buyer.

EBITDA 130

EBITDA Business Valuation Marketability 130

Viking Mergers

JUNE 16, 2022

This robust childhood filled with new places, people, and experiences helped shape Kyle, fueling an entrepreneurial spirit and vastly influencing his approach, priorities, and motivation in business. Kyle always knew he wanted to get into business. Kyle always knew he wanted to get into business. Why We Are Here.

Mergers & Acquisitions 130

Mergers & Acquisitions Start-ups Finance Business Valuation 130

Viking Mergers

APRIL 16, 2022

As business brokers, one of the most common questions we receive is, “What does your selling process look like?” Our 7-Step Process for Selling a Business. This is an opportunity for our business brokers to learn more about you, your business, and what makes your business unique.

Marketability 130

Marketability Finance 130

Viking Mergers

MAY 3, 2022

Generally speaking, mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are most common in the technology, healthcare, financial services, and retail sectors. In this article, we will take a closer look at the sectors indicating growth for best-selling businesses. Nearly every industry had record activity in 2021, though. Technology.

Banking 130

Banking Technology Market Capitalization Marketability 130

Viking Mergers

MAY 24, 2022

Selling a business includes many opportunities for negotiation – but you can only benefit from these opportunities if you are familiar with the different components of a business deal. This week’s article covers the three main types of assets conveyed in a business sale and important considerations for each.

Dividends 130

Dividends Marketability 130

Viking Mergers

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Do you like to handle projects around the house on your own? Many business owners are the ultimate Do-It-Yourselfers. Who knows the business better? But like that electrical or plumbing project gone wrong, trying to sell your closely-held business without an expert advisor is a risk that is rarely worth taking.

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Viking Mergers

MARCH 4, 2022

We receive many questions about various aspects of selling a business, from valuation methods to taxes on selling a business to when to tell employees you are selling. Another important consideration: “What happens to cash when selling a business?”. In this way, debt and cash are linked.

Banking 130

Banking 130

Viking Mergers

JANUARY 28, 2023

But there are a few primary business industries that are becoming extremely successful in the Greenville-Spartanburg area. Viking Mergers & Acquisitions is here to represent business owners moving into this diverse business city as well as owners looking to sell a business in one of Greenville’s most prosperous industries.

Technology 130

Technology Business Valuation 130

Viking Mergers

JUNE 8, 2022

At Viking, we firmly believe that one of the best ways to make the right decisions about selling your business (and most anything, really) is to be well-informed. So, we set out to create this four-part series as a practical resource for business owners like you. Transition Period. Consulting Agreement.

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Viking Mergers

MARCH 22, 2023

Having a deal fall apart at the last minute is every business owner’s nightmare. Most owners are just like you; they don’t know exactly what does or does not need to be done from a financial perspective to prepare to sell their business. This results in a higher purchase price and cash in your hand at closing.

Start-ups 130

Start-ups Banking 130

Viking Mergers

MARCH 17, 2023

Deciding to move forward with selling your business can be tough – but also incredibly exciting! After years of building and growing your company, the time has come to begin working on an exit strategy that will benefit you, your business, and your future lifestyle.

Appraisal 130

Appraisal Start-ups Book Value Banking 130

Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 29, 2024

In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), seller financing deals can offer numerous benefits to buyers. They provide a unique opportunity to secure funding from the seller, which can help bridge financial gaps and facilitate the purchase of a business.

Finance 64

Finance Business Valuation Compliance Marketability 64

Viking Mergers

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions are generally most common in the technology, healthcare, financial services, and retail sectors. This shift resulted in a slight shuffling among the most sought-after business sectors in 2023. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the sectors indicating growth for best-selling businesses.

Technology 130

Technology Finance B2B Start-ups 130

Viking Mergers

OCTOBER 3, 2022

While challenging, it also afforded him the opportunity to learn, not just from an employee perspective but also from his dad’s experience as the business owner. Devak developed an interest in business & finance, and his role in the family DQ businesses shifted to the finance & business side. It is personal.”.

Finance 130

Finance Business Valuation Banking Equity 130

Viking Mergers

MAY 12, 2023

It’s important to keep in mind that this increases the leverage of the Total Project Costs and the Buyer and Lenders will likely want to see that the business’s cash flow can support the additional leverage when making purchasing and lending decisions. SBA has also changed the rules related to purchasing 100% of an operating business.

Equity 130

Equity 130

Peak Business Valuation

JANUARY 13, 2024

An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is an effective way for business owners to reward employees. This motivates employees to work hard and align their goals with the goals of the business owners. If your business has an ESOP in place, it is important to obtain an ESOP valuation. Schedule a Free Consultation!

Business Valuation 52

Business Valuation Fair Market Value Appraisal Compliance 52