M&A Tips & Insights

It’s no secret that the past two years have been a rollercoaster ride for business owners with raising interest rates, supply chain issues, labor shortages, and now a looming recession. Many business owners are choosing to sell now due to these and other reasons. If you’re not sure if selling your business is the best…

In this video Lane Carrick, Managing Director of The 86 Group, a business brokerage firm in Texas, and Ron Skelton, host of How2Exit podcast, discuss the top 8 questions every seller should ask a potential business broker when selling their business. Many business owners, when considering selling their business, are only concerned with one question…

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…

“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…