Selling your business is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make. For most owners, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime event. There are no do-overs, so getting it right that one time can make a huge impact for you going forward. The difference between a good deal and a great one can shape the next...
Source: Business Broker Industry Research | Download the Market Pulse Report The quarterly IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse Survey was created to gain an accurate understanding of the market conditions for businesses being sold in Main Street and the Lower Middle Market. The national survey was conducted with the intent of providing a valuable...
True North Mergers & Acquisitions and Sunbelt Business Advisors Facilitate the Sale of Fargo Engineering Inc. to Legacy Ventures Group MINNEAPOLIS, MN – June 31, 2025 – True North Mergers & Acquisitions and Sunbelt Business Advisors announced they have successfully advised Fargo Engineering Inc., an engineering solutions and technology services firm out of Fargo, North Dakota, on...
Don’t Get Fooled by Inflated Business Prices Business sellers are being sold the "emperor's new clothes". If you don't know the tale, a vain emperor who is obsessed with fancy new clothes is sold a magnificent garment that supposedly can't be seen by stupid people. All of the emperor's court plays along because, of course,...
The Right Advisor Changes Everything Selling your business is a big decision. Who’s guiding you through it matters, not just as a dealmaker, but as someone who understands your world. At Sunbelt, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. With over 40 experienced advisors in our office, our team brings a wide range of professional...
Most owners focus on the financial side of the sale: valuation, deal terms, taxes. And that’s important. But one of the most common things we hear after the sale? “I wish I’d thought more about what comes next.” Exiting your business is not just a financial transaction, it’s a personal transition. And when that part...
So far in 2025, business valuations are on the rise. What are the similarities among the businesses receiving premium offers in this hot market? Preparation, clarity, and timing. We monitor real-time market information from thousands of buyer interactions and hundreds of valuation engagements. Here’s what the data is telling us: High buyer demand is fueling...
Blog adapted by: Tyler Petzel, a partner at Abdo Solutions, a top 200 accounting firm with offices in Mankato, Minneapolis, Scottsdale, and Salt Lake City, is a preferred partner with True North M&A and Sunbelt, advising their clients on transaction tax structures, quality of earnings analysis, and general accounting matters. Over the last few years,...
Not All Great Businesses Are Easy to Sell Even profitable, well-run companies can hit roadblocks when it’s time to go to market. At Sunbelt Business Advisors, we’ve seen owners with solid businesses miss out on great offers, or worse, fail to sell at all, because of a few common issues that could’ve been fixed with...
