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…
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…
You shouldn’t expect to sell your company overnight. For every company that sells quickly, there are a hundred that take many months or even years to sell. Having the correct mindset and understanding of what you must do ahead of…
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 situation seems to change with each and every day. The disruption and chaos that the pandemic has injected into both daily life and business is obvious. Just as it is often difficult to…
In today’s business climate, reviews are the differentiator. Years ago, people commonly asked for references when they were vetting a product or service. But these days when people are searching for a local business to work with, they are likely…
Historians have long known the historical relevance and impact of epidemics and pandemics. Despite our various technological advances and the complexity of our society, disease can instantly change the course of history. Not having a robust global system for dealing…