Sunbelt Business Advisors/True North Mergers & Acquisition — Business Perspective Sunbelt Business Advisors and Matt Sobieski | October/November 2024 Footnote Editor's note: Updated October 1, 2024 National expert Since 2020, our firms have represented sellers and closed the sale of over 30 CPA and tax firms. In early 2020, we decided to invest resources to specialize in the sale...
Blog adapted from Electrical Contractor Magazine Why would you sell? Perhaps you are bored with the daily routine. The industry may have changed in ways you don’t want to have to accommodate. You may want to retire, but there are no family members who are ready or willing to step into your job. Key managers...
Business Sales Surge in Q3 The third quarter saw robust activity in business acquisitions, with sale prices climbing in key sectors. Despite variations in transaction volume, buyers are paying premium prices, creating a seller-friendly market. Sector Highlights: Services: 16% increase in median sale price 18% revenue jump, 21% cash flow growthCouriers and auto repair shops...
By: Matt Sobieski, CPA, Business Broker, Industry Expert The market for buying and selling CPA firms has evolved significantly. What was once dominated by peer acquisitions has now attracted private equity and strategic buyers, leading to higher purchase prices and better terms for sellers—often with 50-80% cash at closing and equity rollover options. Sunbelt has...
By Business Brokers Keith Payne - Insurance Industry Expert This comment was made to me recently, and I just about fell out of my chair. Over the years of helping independent agency owners plan their exit, many of them told me that they had the same question. However, after meeting with them, understanding their specific...
In assessing the value of your photography-related business, it’s important to understand the 10 most important value drivers. Earnings are the first key value driver, reflecting your operations' financial health and economic outcomes. It's not just about total revenue; you need to consider whether your earnings are increasing, stable, or declining year over year. An...
By Sunbelt Business Advisor, Richard Jahnke. Featured in Electrical Association Newsletter. Why would you sell? Perhaps you are bored with the daily routine. The industry may have changed in ways you don’t want to have to accommodate. You may want to retire, but there are no family members who are ready or willing to step...
