The Importance of Confidentiality When Selling Your Business
In the dynamic world of business brokerage, confidentiality stands as a cornerstone principle, especially when it comes to selling a business. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a first-time seller, understanding and maintaining confidentiality throughout the selling process is paramount. Let’s delve into why this aspect is crucial and how it can benefit you as […]
Dave Godwin Facilitates Lower Middle Market M&A Transaction in Roofing Industry
Springdale, Arkansas – July 10, 2024 – CBI Team is pleased to announce that Dave Godwin, an Executive Broker and Certified Business Intermediary with our company recently facilitated the successful closure of a lower middle market merger and acquisition transaction in the roofing industry in Northwest Arkansas. As an executive broker with extensive experience in […]
Peckin’ Away December 2021
In conversations with several other people, several of whom don’t know what CBI does, I’ve heard stories of businesses being shuttered and closed. That always breaks my heart to know that someone’s dreams and retirement income have gone dark. This often happens for reasons not related to the owner’s operation but often for reasons beyond […]
Sold! Jet Stream Fabrication
Jet Stream Fabrication located in Springdale’s manufacturing district has been acquired by Stephanie and Alan Hackleman. Carol Gresham, CBI Northwest Arkansas Senior Intermediary brought the Seller and Buyers together earlier this month. “As the business Intermediary for the listing and purchase, the process of helping both Seller and Buyer was timely and efficient,” said Carol […]
Eight Smart Ways To Protect Your Interests When Selling Your Business
From Forbes Finance Council You’ve put a lot of time, money, energy and resources into building a successful business or product, and now that it is time to sell the company or your rights to the product, you want to ensure that your interests are well-protected. It’s essential for business owners to not only fully […]
Loans4Biz: The Benefits of Having Multiple Lenders Review a Deal
Have you ever needed an expert to complete a project for you? Did you complete some research on different experts and obtain quotes from several of them to learn more about options and costs? It takes time and effort to go through the process of obtaining and comparing options. In the end, you may decide […]
Tax Increase? Taxed Enough Already!
by Carl E. Grimes My wife and I recently had a wonderful 50th wedding anniversary and celebrated at a hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. We were given a special rate ($79 per night for a two-night stay + $10 per night for parking) and very satisfied with all the amenities and our visit in general.When we […]
Question…Buy? Or …Start a Business?
By Carol Gresham Anyone considering owning a business, unless it is inherited, works through this question, “Should I buy or start a business?” I am thankful that I have experienced both situations in my career. The benefits of buying an existing business outweigh a new start-up IF you follow the guidelines for buying an […]
Bad News in a Kind Way!
By Carl Grimes Selling or buying a business is intensely personal whether you are a buyer or seller. Having personally bought and sold numerous businesses and participated in over 800 business sales in my career as a Professional Business Intermediary, I know how downright scary it can be as you travel a trail never traveled […]