What’s It Worth??
4-9-25 What’s It Worth?? Since way back in 1983, when I represented and sold the first business for a client, the same question has been asked, “What’s my business worth?” …
Insider tips on how to buy, sell, or grow your business
How to Double Your Chances of a Premium Acquisition Offer
One of the most powerful insights from the Value Builder System—based on data from over 80,000 business owners—is this: Companies that can operate smoothly without owner involvement for at least…
5 Steps to Preparing Your Business for Sale
Selling your business is a significant milestone. Whether you're planning for retirement, pursuing new ventures, or seeking liquidity, proper preparation is key to maximizing your return and minimizing stress. As…
The Hungry Dog Gets the Bone: How a Business Broker Creates Competition to Maximize Your Sale Price
If you’ve ever sold a home, you know the golden rule: more buyers equal better offers. The same principle applies to selling your business, but with one key difference—confidentiality is…
Is Your Industry the Next Roll-Up Opportunity?
Is Your Industry the Next Roll-Up Opportunity? The garage door business isn’t the first place you’d expect to find a booming industry roll-up. Yet, in just a few years, Guild…
Is 2025 the Year You Sell Your Business and Find Out What Freedom Looks Like for You?
As the calendar turns toward 2025, many business owners find themselves reflecting on the future. After years of building, growing, and sacrificing, a natural question comes to mind: Is this…
Peckin’ Away – Take a deep breath and relax……………………………
Through over 50 years of being active in business, I always wanted to take the month of December off and just enjoy the Christmas season. It never took place. But…
Why Selling Other Folks’ Products May Cost You in the Long Run
Some business owners are drawn to the quick gains that come from reselling other people’s products. Sure, it may bump up the revenue for a while, but it’s not usually…
CBI Executive Business Broker, Carol Miller Gresham Honored at Ouachita Baptist University
The CBI Team is proud to announce that our very own Carol Miller Gresham was recently honored by her alma mater, Ouachita Baptist University, at the annual Stepping Up for…
The Power of Vision in Business: A Lesson from Proverbs
In the fast-paced world of business, it’s easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day operations. But as Proverbs 29:18 reminds us, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.”…