Whether you’re looking to sell your business now, or in the near future, there are common factors that influence the value of your business. Here at The 86 Group, we pay close attention to these factors so that our clients achieve maximum value when selling.  There are several determining factors that can play a part…

In this video Lane Carrick, Managing Director of The 86 Group, and Ron Skelton, host of How2Exit podcast discuss the current M&A market for small to medium-sized businesses. Items discussed include: Definition of what exactly is a small or medium-sized business The challenges businesses that gross less than $1 M have at selling their business…

In this video, Garrett McWilliams, director of financial services of The 86 Group, explains why a non-disclosure agreement is essential to the business brokerage process. Non disclosure agreements are one of the most important documents that a potential buyer will need to sign to get a closer look at your business. This document is important…

Were you aware that the Federal government is planning to raise interest rates, not once, but a few times in 2022? The interest rate increase could affect the sale price of a business since what a buyer can afford to pay is attributed to the interest rate at that time.  If you were ever considering…

Last year, the mergers and acquisition market took off, despite the effects of COVID-19.  Spurred by low-interest rates and private fundraising, interested companies changed their strategies and went on a shopping spree. The good news is that the pace won’t slow down in 2022, and that’s even better news for owners who are looking to…

Once you are ready for a successful exit of your business, hiring an M&A firm like The 86 Group has many benefits including: We provide you with a full evalutation of your business We have a strategic buyers list at hand Our marketing efforts give your business maximum exposure We do our due diligence and…

“He, or she, who hesitates is lost.” No doubt you’ve heard that quote plenty of times in your life, and it’s true. Waiting for the best time to do anything can result in missing a golden opportunity – like selling your business. Your business means everything to you. After all, its success is due to…

When preparing to sell a business, it is important for a business owner to know all of the intricacies and implications of not recognizing their business’s full value in a transaction. Understandably, business owners want to sell for the maximum value possible without being unrealistic. It is important to understand the value of your business…