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    • Wed, Jul 01, 2026
      Seven Steps to a Financing Friendly Business
      Most business sales today involve some form of financing — an SBA loan, a bank loan, or the seller carrying a seller note. Industry data shows some form of financing is involved in as much as 90% of all small business transactions. Lenders, sellers, and buyers alike ask the same question — can the business comfortably cover the debt service and pay a living wage? The following explains how to make sure the business answers "yes."
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    • Sat, Jun 13, 2026
      What It Takes to Be Taken Seriously as a Buyer
      Buying a business? Don't enter the game unprepared. First impressions mean everything when approaching Brokers and Sellers. If you want to be taken seriously, have a basic buyer profile ready to share for every inquiry.Read More>>
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    • Tue, Jun 09, 2026
      Axial 1H 2026 Lower Middle Market Report
      As we near the midway point of 2026, several trends are emerging business buyers and seller should pay attention to. Buyer competition is at an all-time high. The transaction sweet spot is between $1M and $3M. Industrials are in high demand; food and hospitality are not. Buyers are both cautious and smart when it comes to valuation. It is still a very good time to sell.Read More>>
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    • Fri, May 29, 2026
      The Hidden Costs of Selling a Business Without a Business Broker
      Most business owners have spent years — sometimes decades — building their businesses. So, when it comes time to sell, the idea of skipping the broker’s commission can seem like a great way to keep more money in their pockets. The thought sounds very appealing. However, after completing over hundreds of transactions totaling nearly half a billion dollars, our team can say with confidence: sellers who attempt to sell their businesses themselves almost always walk away with less — often far less — than those who work with an experienced broker.Read More>>
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    • Thu, May 15, 2025
      Edison Business Advisors vs. Murphy Business
      Eric Gall and Edison Business Advisors offer something a franchise network structurally cannot: a named, credentialed, locally rooted expert whose entire professional identity is staked on getting you the best possible outcome.Read More>>
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    • Thu, May 15, 2025
      Edison Business Advisors vs. Transworld
      I was asked by a business owner why they should select Edison Business Advisors to represent the sale of their business.  I asked who else they were speaking with.  They mentioned Transworld Business Advisors.  There are many compelling reasons to select Edison Business Advisors over a Transworld agent.  Here they are:Read More>>
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    • Tue, Jan 20, 2026
      Working With A CEPA
      A CEPA is trained to help business owners prepare for and execute successful transitions. This isn't just about finding a buyer. It's about understanding your business from a buyer's perspective and making strategic improvements before you go to market.Read More>>
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    • Fri, Jan 09, 2026
      Why Buying a Business in Florida is Easier
      Florida's business brokerage market offers a distinct advantage through the Business Brokers of Florida (BBF) network. Unlike many other states where brokers operate independently and competitively, Florida's BBF creates a cooperative environment that fundamentally simplifies the acquisition process.Read More>>
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    • Tue, Dec 02, 2025
      DEAL KILLERS: Top Five Reasons Businesses Fail to Close
      The top five reasons small business transactions fail to close are: unrealistic valuation expectations, buyer financing falls through, poor or incomplete financial records, due diligence surprises or delays, and misaligned goals or deal terms between buyer and seller.
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