FAIRHAVEN, MA – Coastal Business Brokers is pleased to announce the successful Sale of Rick’s Outboard Marine, Inc located at 105 Sconticut Neck Road, Fairhaven, MA Owned and operated by Rick Hodgkins for over 30 years, the company is…
Small Business Acquisitions Up 4.7% in 2022, Sale Prices Dip 3% Amid Inflation and Rate Hikes Small business values impacted by inflation, rate hikes High cost of capital gives buyers leverage in price negotiations Demand continues to favor the service…
After five consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth, small business acquisition activity has slowed, according to BizBuySell’s Insight Report, which tracks and analyzes U.S. business-for-sale transactions and sentiment from business owners, buyers, and brokers. The number of closed deals reported in…
Business ownership may be satisfying and potentially, very profitable. BUT IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! Longtime employees are used to a steady paycheck, company-paid vacations, comp time, retirement plans, and other benefits which they sometimes take for granted. Employers who…
As the old saying goes…. “Nothing good comes from the public knowing that your company is for sale!” Vendors, customers, employees, your competition, etc. should be unaware of your intentions. If your customers learn that the business is for sale,…
The decision to sell your company is an extremely important event and you need to approach it properly to have any chance of achieving success. Poor Preparation: It is a subject that is talked about often, probably because it is…
Small Business Acquisitions Slow Slightly in Q2 Amid Rate Hikes and Inflation Rising costs put squeeze on business financial performance Acquisitions price in higher interest rates and economic uncertainty Labor market challenges continue to stunt small business operations Buyers seek…
Westborough, MA – Justin Grolley, CBI, MBA, CMEA of Coastal Business Brokers participated in the New England Business Brokers Association (NEBBA) Program Meeting held on May 18, 2022. The event began with the monthly NEBBA board meeting, followed by dinner,…
Small Business Acquisitions Pick Up in 2021, Beat Pre-Pandemic Levels in 4th Quarter Transactions expected to strengthen in 2022 as more sellers return to market Sale prices rise 16% as low interest rates and intense demand for strong performers drive sales…
Sale prices jump 17% as buyers choose stability over value Rising owner confidence reflects flip back to sellers’ market Labor shortages and supply chain disruptions continue to slow recovery Corporate refugees fuel record buyer demand for entrepreneurship Market supply expected…
The business-for-sale market continued to make gains in the second quarter of 2021, with closed transactions up 5% over the previous quarter, according to BizBuySell’s Insight Report, which tracks and analyzes U.S. business-for-sale transactions. The report also analyzes survey responses…