Business Broker - Wilmington, NC

Our team of certified business brokers and M&A advisors adhere to the highest ethical standards and guarantee strict confidentiality throughout the sales process.

With two decades of experience, ENLIGN’s team of certified professionals has completed hundreds of transactions in a wide range of industries.

We adhere to best practices and strict confidentiality to deliver ideal outcomes that meet or exceed your goals.

Business Broker - Wilmington, NC

When it’s time to look for a Business Broker inWilmington, NC, you want to be sure that you are represented by an experienced and trustworthy professional. Our team of certified business brokers and M&A advisors adhere to the highest ethical standards and guarantee strict confidentiality throughout the sales process. We make sure that only a qualified prospect, who has signed a non-disclosure agreement, will know the identity of your company. We don’t take shortcuts.

With two decades of experience, ENLIGN’s team of certified professionals and Business Broker in Wilmington, NC has completed hundreds of transactions in a wide range of industries. Over the years, we have honed a thorough, proven process for business sales, guiding you and skillfully managing every detail to a successful close. We leverage our extensive, national marketing network and partnerships with the top industry organizations to deliver maximum results and outstanding service, while maintaining strict confidentiality.

ENLIGN Advisors partners with the top industry organizations in the world to ensure that you receive impeccable service if you are looking for a Business Broker in Wilmington, NC. We adhere to best practices and strict confidentiality to deliver ideal outcomes that meet or exceed your goals. Operating with the highest integrity enables us to create meaningful relationships with all stakeholders.

So if you need a Business Broker in Wilmington, NC in Jun 2023, choose ENLIGN. Contact us.

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A buyer will want up-to-date financial information. If you use accountants, you can work with them on making current information available. If you are using an

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What Happens When There Is A Buyer For My Business..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/10/2012

When a buyer is sufficiently interested in your business, he or she will, or should, submit an offer in writing. This offer or proposal may have one or more con

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Family Businesses

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/18/2015

A recent study revealed that only about 28 percent of family businesses have developed a succession plan. Here are a few tips for family-owned businesses to p

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Why Is Seller Financing So Important To The Sale O..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/10/2012

Surveys have shown that a seller who asks for all cash, receives on average only 70 percent of his or her asking price, while sellers who accept terms receive

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Howard Perry And Walston Commercial & Hotel Group ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/26/2015

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC - Sanjay Mundra, CEO at Howard Perry & Walston Commercial and Hotel Group announce an exclusive partnership with ENLIGN Busin

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ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By Italian Ice Co..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/03/2019

RALEIGH, NC - George Bradbury, CBI has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by the owner of a Italian Ice Company to sell the business.

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ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By Mid-Market Ene..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 02/06/2012

Nashville, TN - Michael Fekkes, CBI has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by a Southeastern Energy Solutions Company to represent them in

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ENLIGN Represents Amazon Millworks In The Sale Of ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/03/2012

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ENLIGN Business Brokers Serves As Intermediaries I..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/04/2012

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How Employees Factor Into The Success Of Your Busi..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/29/2019

Quality employees are essential for the long-term success and growth of any business.  Many entrepreneurs learn this simple fact far too late.  Regardless of

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ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained Louisiana Based H..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/07/2012

Raleigh, NC – Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by a high end audio-video retailer and installer locate

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ENLIGN Represents Owners Of Bone Voyage Dog Kennel..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/24/2015

RALEIGH, N.C. – Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI and ENLIGN’s Principal Broker and Founder, has announced that the firm has represented the owners of Bone V

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ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By An Absentee Ow..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 07/02/2019

RALEIGH, NC - Jeff Snell, CM&AP, M&AMI, LCBI, ABI has announced that ENLIGN Advisors has been retained by the owner of a Absentee Owned Independent Carp

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Valuing The Business: Some Difficult Issues

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/29/2015

Business valuations are almost always difficult and often complex. A valuation is also frequently subject to the judgment of the person conducting it. In addit

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Business Buyers Can Leverage SBA Lending

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 07/13/2019

Finding the money to start your own small business can be a challenge.  Over the decades, countless people have turned to the Small Business Administration (SB

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Why Do People Go Into Business?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/26/2012

41% joined the family business 36% wanted more control over their future 27% tired of working for someone else 5% were downsized or laid off *Source: Dun &a

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Do You Know What Kind Of Business Owner You Really..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 07/20/2019

Does your business have real, long-lasting longevity or is your business a temporary entity that will vanish the second you stop working on it?  In his insight

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Rating Today's Business Buyers

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/26/2012

Once the decision to sell has been made, the business owner should be aware of the variety of possible business buyers. Just as small business itself has become

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Erase The Stress Of Selling Your Business By Findi..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 07/27/2019

There is no denying the fact that life is much, much easier when one can find the right buyer for his or her business.  Buying or selling a business can be a s

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ENLIGN Business Brokers Sells Lake Norman Boat Clu..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/15/2015

LAKE NORMAN, NC – Joe Vagnone has announced the successful sale of a Boat Club located in Lake Norman, NC. ENLIGN, representing the seller, prepared a buyer'

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Is Your Business Really Worth Handing Over To The ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 08/03/2019

Before you begin your business, you should be thinking about how you will hand that business over to someone else.  No one runs a business forever.  Whether y

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Happy Employees Can Increase Profits...and Value

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Happy employees mean happy customers and clients. An unhappy employee can mean loss of business or worse. How does a business owner create happy and contented

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The Variables That Drive And Influence Business Va..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 08/17/2019

If you’ve never bought or sold a business before, then the factors that drive and influence business valuations likely seem a bit murky.  In a recent Divesto

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Expanding Your Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

The term “growing the business” seems to be the term of choice for business people who discuss expansion. Unfortunately, in too many cases, this growing ne

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How Does Your Business Compare?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/24/2015

When considering the value of your company, there are basic value drivers. While it is difficult to place a specific value on them, one can take a look and make

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How Does Your Business Compare?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/24/2015

When considering the value of your company, there are basic value drivers. While it is difficult to place a specific value on them, one can take a look and make

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ENLIGN Provides Business Valuation For Grammy Winn..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 09/12/2019

Raleigh, NC - ENLIGN Business Brokers has provided an Opinion of Value Report for a Grammy Award winning heavy metal band. ENLIGN, calculated the Opinion of

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A Closer Look At 3 Major Factors To Consider When ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 09/14/2019

The simple but undeniable fact is buying a business is one of the single greatest financial decisions a person can make.  Buying a business can lead to great f

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The Variety Of Variables Involved In Selling Your ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 09/21/2019

Selling a business is more than a big decision, as it is also quite complex.  Finding the right buyer for a business is at the heart of the matter.  In the re

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ENLIGN Launches New Word Press Responsive Website

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 08/10/2015

RALEIGH, NC - Today ENLIGN announces the launch of a new completely redesigned website at www.enlign.com. With design and coding by The Marketing Machine (ww

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Q2 Small Business Transactions Take A Dip But Stro..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 09/28/2019

Small business transactions have been enjoying record numbers.  But as of the second quarter of 2019, the numbers have begun to take a small dip.  Experts fee

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ENLIGN Retained By Franchised Professional Tile, G..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 08/11/2015

RALEIGH, N.C. – Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI and ENLIGN’s Principal Broker and Founder, has announced that the firm has been retained by a North Carolina

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ENLIGN Sells Dry Clean Spot Of Mooresville, NC

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 09/30/2019

Charlotte, NC – Joe Vagnone, an ENLIGN Business Broker based in Cornelius, NC is pleased to announce the successful sale of Dry Clean Spot in Mooresville with

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Great Tips For Helping You Find A Buyer For Your B..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/05/2019

No one keeps a business forever.  At some point, you’ll either want to sell your business or have to retire.  When the time comes to sell, it is important t

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Business Owners Can’t Always Sell When They Wish

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/12/2019

A recent and insightful Forbes article, “Study Shows Why Many Business Owners Can’t Sell When They Want To” penned by Mary Ellen Biery, generates some tho

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ENLIGN Retained By Video Transfer And Production S..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/02/2015

RALEIGH, N.C. – Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI and ENLIGN’s Principal Broker and Founder, has announced that the firm has been retained by a North Carolina

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ENLIGN Represents Owners Of Val-Pak Of Wilmington,..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/02/2015

RALEIGH, N.C. – John O'Connor, ABI, has announced that the firm has represented the owners of Val-Pak of Wilmington, NC - a coupon mailing franchise resale.

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Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI Elected To Internation..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/20/2015

RALEIGH, NC – ENLIGN Business Brokers has announced that Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has been elected to the International Business Brokers Association Bo

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ENLIGN Sells Mathnasium Of Garner, NC

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/30/2019

Raleigh, NC – George Bradbury, an ENLIGN Business Broker based in Raleigh, NC is pleased to announce the successful sale of the Mathnasium franchise in Garner

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Are You A “Baby Boomer” Business Owner?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/03/2015

What is so special about “Baby Boomer” business owners?  Well, there are a lot of them.  It is estimated 52 percent of businesses are owned by people

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Tackling Growth Delusions When Buying A Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 12/24/2019

There is no doubt about it, it can be exciting to buy a new business.  However, in the process, it is very important that you don’t become unrealisti

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Rating Today’s Business Buyers

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/04/2015

Once the decision to sell has been made, the business owner should be aware of the variety of possible business buyers. Just as small business itself has become

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Selling Your Business, Taxes & Tax Structures

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/14/2020

It is never too early to start thinking about what tax structure you should use when it comes time to sell your business.  A simple, but undeniable, rule o

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What Do You Need To Do To Get Your Business Ready ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/18/2020

In his recent article in Smart Business entitled, “How to get your business, and yourself, ready for sale,” author Adam Burroughs explores the key p

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Happy Employees Can Increase Profits…and Value

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/18/2015

Happy employees mean happy customers and clients. An unhappy employee can mean loss of business or worse. How does a business owner create happy and contented e

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The Top Ways To Create An Attention-Grabbing Sales..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/25/2020

A major part of selling your business is getting the word out.  After all, the more people that know your business is for sale, the better off you’ll

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Joe Ricco Joins ENLIGN Business Brokers

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/18/2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C.- Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI and Principal Broker of ENLIGN Business Brokers, a firm representing profitable privately-held, businesses for

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Seller Financing: It Makes Dollars And Sense

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

When contemplating the sale of a business, an important option to consider is seller financing. Many potential buyers don't have the necessary capital or lend

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Should You Sell Your Family Business?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 02/08/2020

When the complicating variable of family is added to the equation of selling a business, the situation can get rather messy.  Family usually complicates ev

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Financing The Business Sale -- Some Questions To A..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Structuring the purchase of a business is an issue that should be faced early in the selling decision. Ultimately, the final structure of the sale will be det

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ENLIGN Retained By High Quality Fine Art Giclee Pr..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 12/16/2015

RALEIGH, NC  - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced that the firm has been retained by a high quality fine art giclee printing business to represent t

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Why Seller Financing?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Many business owners would like to receive all-cash for their business when selling. And yet they are often told that this is really not possible. Why? Most p

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What You Need To Know About The Golden Age Of Busi..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 02/22/2020

Business acquisitions are red hot, and all kinds of businesses are being snapped up.  Some people are under the impression that only large businesses are b

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Seller Financing -- How A Broker Can Help

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Another important factor relating to the asking price is the amount of cash involved in the sale. There is an old saying that the higher the full-price, the l

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ENLIGN Sells Language Interpretation And Translati..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/04/2016

NASHVILLE, TN  - Michael Fekkes, CBI, CEPA announces the sale of a global translation and language interpretation business on the west coast.  The business sp

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Great Tips For Selling Your Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/14/2020

It takes preparation and focus to sell most businesses.  The reality of the situation is that it can take years to achieve this goal.  Partnering with

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Finding The Best Business For You

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/21/2020

Owning a business and owning the right kind of business for you are, of course, two wildly different things.  Owning the wrong kind of business can make yo

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ENLIGN Sells Sweet Memories Bakery In Apex, NC

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/16/2016

APEX, NC  – Jeff Snell announced the sale of Sweet Memories Bakery located in Apex, North Carolina.  Sweet Memories Bakery is an upscale, dessert boutique s

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ENLIGN Sells The Social Game Room And Tap In Durha..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/14/2020

Raleigh, NC – George Bradbury, an ENLIGN Business Broker based in Raleigh, NC is pleased to announce the successful sale of the Social Gameroom and Tap. The S

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Due Diligence -- Do It Now!

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Due diligence is generally considered an activity that takes place as part of the selling process. It might be wise to take a look at the business from a buye

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Julie Wozniak Joins ENLIGN Business Brokers

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/29/2016

CHARLOTTE, N.C.- Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI and Principal Broker of ENLIGN Business Brokers, a firm representing profitable privately-held, businesses for

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Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI Admitted As Expert Wit..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 02/02/2016

RALEIGH, N.C.- Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI and Principal Broker of ENLIGN Business Brokers, a firm representing profitable privately-held, businesses for sa

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ENLIGN Retained By Franchised Dog Daycare, Boardin..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/28/2020

RALEIGH, NC – Jeff Snell has announced that the firm has been retained by a franchised dog daycare, boarding, obedience and grooming, with retail business to

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ENLIGN Retained By Large Central NC Independent Ga..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/28/2020

RALEIGH, NC – Jeff Snell has announced that the firm has been retained by a large central independent NC garden center.  ENLIGN will represent them in the sa

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6 Tips And 90 Days To Protect Your Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/02/2020

There can be no way around it, Inc. contributor Brian Hamilton’s April 2020 COVID-19 centered article, “6 Actions to Take in the Next 90 Days to Sav

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Questions For Helping Businesses Survive The COVID

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/09/2020

Developing Your 90-Day Plan Those who want to make sure their businesses survive this pandemic will want to achieve a laser-like focus.  It is important to

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ENLIGN Sells Established And Popular Garden Center..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 02/17/2016

RALEIGH, NC  - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI announces the sale of an established and popular garden center in Raleigh, North Carolina.  The business offers

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ENLIGN Sells Custom Upholstery Shop In Greensboro,..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 02/19/2016

GREENSBORO, NC  - Charles Milam, M&AMI, CBI announced the sale of a custom upholstery business located in Greensboro and serving Winston Salem, Durham, Cha

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Family-Owned Businesses Do Have Choices

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Family-owned businesses do have some options when it comes time to sell.  Selling the entire business may not be the best choice when there are no other fami

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ENLIGN Sells Hallmark Gold Crown Store In Charlott..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 02/24/2016

MATTHEWS, NC – Joe Vagnone has announced the successful sale of a locally owned Hallmark Gold Crown Store franchise. This was a five-owner, estate trust ac

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COVID-19 Advice For Hospitality Businesses

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/29/2020

Clearly, some industries are taking a bigger hit from COVID-19 than others.  Any industry that requires a great deal of interaction with the public, or whe

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Getting Back To Business After The COVID-19 Pandem..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/06/2020

Historians have long known the historical relevance and impact of epidemics and pandemics.  Despite our various technological advances and the complexity o

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Surveying The Business Scene: How Many Sell?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

One of the most frequently-asked questions by those looking at the independent business scene is: "How many are for sale?" Right on the heels of that question

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ENLIGN Sells Franchised Printer In Raleigh, NC

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/01/2016

RALEIGH, NC  - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI announces the sale of the PIP Printing franchise on Creedmoor Road in Raleigh, North Carolina.  The business of

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Seller Financing: It Makes Dollars And Sense

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 07/11/2020

When contemplating the sale of a business, an important option to consider is seller financing.  Many potential buyers don’t have the necessary capi

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ENLIGN Sells Snap Fitness Located In Cornelius, NC

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/03/2016

CORNELIUS, NC  – Joe Vagnone announced the sale of Snap Fitness based in Cornelius, North Carolina.  With 2,000 clubs open or in development in 18 countries

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Why Does Your Business Need Google Reviews?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 07/17/2020

In today’s business climate, reviews are the differentiator.  Years ago, people commonly asked for references when they were vetting a product or ser

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ENLIGN Sells Local Travel Magazine In Raleigh, NC

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/28/2016

RALEIGH, NC  - John O'Connor, ABI announces the sale of the Travel Host Magazine franchise  in Raleigh, North Carolina.  The business provides advertising an

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ENLIGN Sells Brookdale Florist Of Statesville, NC

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 08/31/2020

Statesville, NC – Brookdale Flowers and Gifts, a business hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to the people of Statesville, NC since

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Confidential Business Reviews Should Establish Tru..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 09/01/2020

When you are selling a business, your business broker or M&A Advisor will likely create a Comprehensive Business Review, or CBR.  This comprehensive do

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ENLIGN Sells Birkdale Office Suites Of Huntersvill..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 09/11/2020

Huntersville, NC – Birkdale Office Suites, a business providing office space options to the business people of Huntersville, NC since 2015, is under new owner

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Due Diligence — Do It Now!

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/15/2016

Due diligence is generally considered an activity that takes place as part of the selling process. It might be wise to take a look at the business from a buyer

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Triangle Business Journal Reports ENLIGN Completes..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/15/2016

RALEIGH, NC  - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI announced that The Triangle Business Journal reported on April 15th, 2016 that ENLIGN had successfully completed

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What's Your Business REALLY Worth?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

A recent article in INC magazine titled”Street Smarts,” by Norm Brodsky (his column is worth the price of the magazine) addressed the subject of the title

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ENLIGN Sells Online Jewelry Retailer Based In Chap..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/28/2016

CHAPEL HILL, NC  – John O’Connor, ABI announced the sale of KellyAndPavel Designs based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.  The business provides online jewe

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Buying A Distressed Business 

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/09/2020

It is safe to state that Howard Brownstein, President of The Brownstein Corporation, is a true expert in providing turnaround management and advisory services t

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ENLIGN Retained By Two Profitable Coastal NC Sears..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/15/2016

RALEIGH, NC  - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced that the firm has been retained by two profitable coastal North Carolina Sears Hometown Stores to

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If The Business Listing Has Available Commercial P..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/26/2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Here’s the set up… A business you are interested in is listed for sale for $900,000. You’ve completed your due d

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I Received A Letter From A Broker Claiming “I Ha..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/26/2020

It’s very unlikely. This is a trick used by brokers trolling for new listings. Everyone gets the same letter and they wait to see who bites. Most times

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Before You Sell Your Family-Owned Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

There once was a family-owned bakery that had sales in the millions. The bakery sold bread to restaurants, supermarkets and some retail outlets. The founder g

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Best Business Description Ever?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/26/2020

Here’s a quick FAQ to provide a heads up to potential business buyers and sellers. When looking at the current listings being marketed by the brokerage

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ENLIGN & Scale Finance Facilitate Partnership Buyo..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/24/2016

CHARLOTTE, NC: ENLIGN Business Broker Joe Vagnone and Scale Finance Director Roger Portaro announce the successful partnership buyout of IRV Plumbing & Elec

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Newbie Business Brokers?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/26/2020

Have you seen some of the new “business broker” websites popping up? It appears there are a new crop of individuals calling themselves business brokers

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ENLIGN Sells Fly Fishing And Outdoor Retail Shop I..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/31/2016

CORNELIUS, NC – Joe Vagnone has announced the successful sale of Madison River Fly Fishing Outfitters located in Cornelius, North Carolina.  This shop has be

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How Long Has ENLIGN Been In Business? Does It Matt..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/26/2020

The firm was founded in August of 2003 by Jeff Snell. One might assume that time in business doesn’t matter. However, being known in the marketplace as th

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It Looks Like ENLIGN Has More Business Brokers Tha..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/26/2020

This is a great question and the reason isn’t immediately apparent. The answer is two-fold. First, ENLIGN is the only firm in the region that charges a

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ENLIGN Sells High Quality Personal Service Limousi..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/02/2016

RALEIGH, NC – Jeff Snell has announced the successful sale of All-Points Transportation located in Raleigh, North Carolina to Triangle Corporate Coach.  The

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Successfully Navigating Seller Financing

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/05/2020

Only a small percentage of the population is able to go through life without using some form of financing at some point.  Most people have little choice but to

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ENLIGN Sells Franchised Mobility Access Equipment ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/10/2016

CHARLOTTE, NC – ENLIGN Sells Franchised Mobility Access Equipment Retailer.  Jeff Snell has announced the successful sale of Amramp located in Charlotte, Nor

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What Makes The Sale Of A Business Fall Through?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

There are myriad reasons why the sale of a business doesn't close successfully; these multiple causes can, however, be broken down into four categories: those

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Family-Owned Businesses Do Have Choices

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/14/2016

Family-owned businesses do have some options when it comes time to sell. Selling the entire business may not be the best choice when there are no other family

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Selling Your Business? Follow These Ten Commandmen..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

1. Place a reasonable price on your business. Since an inflated figure either turns off or slows down potential buyers, rely on your business broker to help y

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How To Optimize Your Chances Of Selling Your Busin..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 12/05/2020

The simple fact is that selling your business is likely to be the single most important financial decision you’ll ever make.  With this important fact in min

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Consumers Voice Complaints: And Business Owners Sh..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

"Your salespeople didn't listen when I placed my order, and when I wrote a letter to complain, they still didn't get it right. I guess they don't read any bet

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The Importance Of Owner Flexibility

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 12/18/2020

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.

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5 Reasons Buying A Business Is Preferable To Start..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 07/12/2016

If you are considering running your own business, one of the first questions that might pop in your mind is: should I start a new one or buy an established bu

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ENLIGN Sells Yacht Sales, Transport, Storage, Main..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/06/2021

Raleigh, NC - ENLIGN Business Brokers has served as intermediary in the sale of Triton Yachts located in Oriental, NC. ENLIGN, representing the sellers, Paul

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Ten Steps To The Successful Sale Of A Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

1. Make sure you have a valid reason for selling your business. Don't decide to sell because you have had a bad week or because moving closer to the grandkids

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Ownership Transition Survey Results On Feedback An..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/20/2021

Mass Mutual Life Insurance produced an ownership transition survey back about a decade ago.  The survey results were based on feedback and answers from family-

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The Importance Of Having A Dominant Position In Th..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 07/26/2016

In order to get top dollar for your business, it is necessary to prepare for the sale well in advance. In short, a tremendous amount of strategy and preparation

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Large Electrical Contractor Selects ENLIGN As Excl..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 07/26/2016

Raleigh, NC –Charles "Chuck" Russitano, CPA has announced that the firm has been retained by a growing electrical contracting firm to represent them in the s

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Why Businesses Get Into Trouble

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 02/07/2021

No two companies are quite alike, and this also means that there are many reasons why companies can fall into trouble.  While the number of variables involved

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Is It Possible To Sell To A Business Competitor?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 08/01/2016

A common question in the realm of buying and selling businesses is, “Is it possible to sell to a business competitor?” The short answer is yes, it is quite

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John Warrilow’s The Art Of Selling Your Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 02/11/2021

John Warrilow is the founder of The Value Builder System and accomplished author.  While not a business broker himself, Warrilow has gathered considerable know

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When Selling Your Business: Confidentiality Is Key

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

You've make the big decision to sell. Your books are in order, you've spiffed up the premises. What are you waiting for? Many sellers get to this threshold a

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5 Tips For Buyers Of International Businesses

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 08/30/2016

The decision to buy an international business is no doubt quite serious. There are numerous factors that must be taken into consideration when deciding whether

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ENLIGN Sells Wilmington, NC Camp Run-a-Mutt Non-Fr..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 02/23/2021

Wilmington, NC - ENLIGN Business Brokers has served as intermediary in the sale of Camp Run-a-Mutt Non-Franchise Related Assets in Wilmington, NC Tax Lawyers.

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Five Reasons Business Brokers Improve Closing Rate..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 09/07/2016

It has long been a well-known fact that business brokers can help improve closing rates. In this article, we will take a closer look at the five top reasons why

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Is Your Business Charging Enough For Goods & S..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/06/2021

A small increase in what you charge for your goods and services can make a tremendous difference to your bottom line.  The fact is that many businesses could c

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When Selling Your Business, Play To Win

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

If you are an independent business owner, you are most likely also an independent business seller--if not now, you will be somewhere down the road. The Small

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The Small Business Market: Reading Between The "Ne..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Experienced buyers of large businesses have tended to spurn the smaller business, citing traditional "negatives" involved in this type of transaction. Now big

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ENLIGN Sells Independent Rapid Refill Ink And Tone..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 09/19/2016

RALEIGH, NC – Jeff Snell has announced the successful sale of Rapid Refill Ink and Toner located in Raleigh, North Carolina to Kelly Gunterman.  The business

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When Should You Think About Selling Your Small Bus..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/15/2021

There are many reasons why small companies are put up for sale.  Some of the more common reasons can actually have little to do with the company’s general pe

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Adding Value To Your Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

If you are considering selling your business, remember that there are positive factors that influence value and those that detract from it. Looking at your bu

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Seller Financing

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 09/27/2016

The majority of business sales include some form of seller financing. Typically, seller financing is when the seller provides a loan to cover part of the purch

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A Private Equity Firm Veteran’s Advice For Busin..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/27/2021

What kinds of insights about selling a business might come from experts at private equity firms?  This article includes advice for sellers from industry vetera

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ENLIGN Sells Custom Upholstery Manufacturer In Gre..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 09/30/2016

Greensboro, NC - Charles Milam, M&AMI, CBI announces the sale of a Custom Upholstery Manufacturer in North Carolina. This forty-year-old business specialize

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The Buy-Sell Agreement: No Business Should Be With..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

In the day-to-day activity of making a business work, many owners overlook the importance of the buy-sell agreement. This document (also referred to as a busi

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5 Things To Consider When Transferring Your Busine..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/01/2016

Letting go of a business isn't a process that one should jump into lightly, and that fact holds true even when it comes to your loved ones. Let's take a look a

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What You Should Know About Selling Your Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/08/2021

There can be no doubt that selling your business stands as one of the most complex and important decisions you’ll likely ever make. It is quite often the case

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ENLIGN Sells Bio Green Charlotte- Lake Norman Fran..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/09/2016

STATESVILLE, NC – Bio Green Natural Fertilization, a company specializing in weed control, outdoor pest control, core aeration, seeding and professional lawn

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Selling Your Business -- Some Key Questions And An..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Selling your business is a major decision! You have devoted your time, money and energy to building, running and operating your business. It may well represen

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Avoiding Legal Mistakes When Selling Your Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/16/2016

A common mistake that many make when preparing to buy or sell a business is to overlook all the various legal issues involved. A legal mistake can bring the ent

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Selling Your Business? Do-It-Yourself Is Risky Bus..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/12/2021

When the owner of a business makes the decision to sell, he or she is taking a giant step that involves the emotions as well as the marketplace, each with its o

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Selling A Business?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Prepare for new management. As soon as you make the decision to sell, begin doing what you can to help the business run "on its own." The business should not,

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Trumps Probable Impact On Business Brokerage

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/21/2016

At least as I see it… Whether you voted for or against him (hopefully you voted) odds are that a Trump presidency will have a material impact on your checkin

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Top Questions Business Buyers Want Answers To

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/22/2021

If you are even thinking about selling your business, it’s important to know the questions that buyers generally want answers to. For example, the first quest

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ENLIGN Sells Busy Upscale Hair Salon In Wake Fores..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 12/05/2016

WAKE FOREST, NC - George Bradbury has announced the successful sale of SHEARFUN Hair Studio located in Wake Forest, North Carolina with 12 stylists that provid

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Why Your Business Won't Sell

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

What are the odds of your business actually selling once you have made the decision to sell? Well, if the annual sales of your business are $750,000 or less,

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ENLIGN Retained By Franchised Cabinet Sales And In..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 12/10/2016

RALEIGH, NC  - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced that the firm has been retained by a franchised cabinet sales and installation with refacing and resur

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12 Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Company

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 07/24/2021

1. Build a solid management team. A business with sales of $5 million and up needs a full complement of officers and directors. Such a team might include: a C

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The Advantage Of Buying An Existing Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 08/05/2021

Most people think of starting a business from scratch, developing an idea, building a company from the ground up. Starting from scratch, however, has its disadv

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Should You Become A Business Owner?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 12/19/2016

While being a business owner may in the end not be for everyone, there is no denying the great rewards that come to business owners. So should you buy a busine

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What Is A Contingency?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

A contingency in the sale of a business is a condition in the contract of sale or offer that must be resolved, satisfied or rectified by either a buyer or sel

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A Seller's Major Concerns

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

For many owners, selling their business is a new experience, and there is always the fear of the unknown. Selling a business is a not only a major economic de

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Can I Buy A Business With No Collateral

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/03/2017

At first glance the idea of buying a business with no collateral may seem impossible, but in reality it can be done. Let's examine your options. When it comes

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Buying/Selling A Business: The External View

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 08/24/2021

There is the oft-told story about Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonalds. Before he approached the McDonald brothers at their California hamburger restaurant, he s

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Sell Your Business And Start Your Retirement

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/11/2017

When the day comes to sell your business, it is important that prospective buyers understand why you have made this decision. Having a valid reason why it is t

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The Often-Overlooked Importance Of Leases

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 08/28/2021

When buying or selling a business, it is critically important that you evaluate the lease. It is a strange phenomenon that otherwise savvy business people will

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Where Your Business Is Located Can Affect Its Pric..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

The most recent editions of BizComps, the leading resource for comparable sales data (www.bizcomps.com ) has some interesting information on small business pr

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Put Your Strengths First When Selling Your Busines..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 09/04/2021

You understand the finer points and potential of your business better than anyone; however, that doesn’t mean that prospective buyers will instantly see your

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Unreported Income: "Show Me The Money!"

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Prospective buyers don’t want to hear about “what the business really makes” – they want to see the books and records that show what is down in black

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The 5 Must-Do’s When Considering Buying Any Busi..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 09/25/2021

There is no doubt that buying a business can be a very exciting idea; however, it is critical that prospective buyers don’t lose track of what is truly import

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Increasing The Value Of Your Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Considering selling your business? Just want to increase the value of your business? Here are some areas to look at that can fairly quickly increase profits,

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How Changing Market Conditions Can Impact Your Bus..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/09/2021

Recently, the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) released its Q2 survey report, The IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse. This survey features fe

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Questions Business Buyers Want Answers To

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

If you are even thinking about selling your business, it’s important to know the questions that buyers generally want answers to. For example, the first que

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The Importance Of Quality Negotiations

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/18/2021

When it comes to finalizing deals, successful negotiations are at the heart of the matter. It only makes sense to think about how to improve your communication

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ENLIGN Retained By A National Food And Juice Franc..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 02/09/2017

RALEIGH, NC—George Bradbury has announced that the firm has been retained by a food and juice franchise to represent them in the sale of the business. ENLIGN

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Disruptive Factors In Selling Your Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/24/2021

At some point, every business owner will need to think about selling his or her business. This means you’ll need to be ready to overcome a range of obstacles,

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A Business Owner's Report Card

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

How does someone else, for example, a potential buyer, rate your business on the issues listed below?   Rate your business and yourself on the time-honored

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3 Overlooked Areas To Consider When Buying A Busin..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/02/2021

Without a doubt, there are a multitude of factors that go into buying a business. Since there are so many variables involved, it is easy to potentially neglect

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You Want How Much For Your Business?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

This is often a prospective buyer’s first response when given the price of a seller’s business. This is especially true today when many excellent and prof

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Are You Truly Ready To Become A Business Owner?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/07/2021

People frequently dream of owning their own business, as ownership has a range of perks and benefits. However, it is important for prospective business owners t

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Is Your Business Saleable?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Many business owners probably have asked themselves this question. There are many unique and different types of business. Some fill very small niches while ot

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How To Purchase A Business Without Collateral

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/18/2021

Many prospective business owners believe that it is impossible to purchase a business without collateral. The simple fact is that banks do expect collateral whe

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Service Businesses Perform Highest When It Comes T..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/14/2017

Recently, Business Brokerage Press performed a survey of brokers across the country to see what sells at the highest rate, and what they discovered was very int

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A Guide For Determining A Reasonable Price For You..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 12/12/2021

There is a considerable difference between determining the value of a privately-held company and a publicly-held company. Topping the list of considerable diffe

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How To Sell And Successfully Launch Your Retiremen..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/06/2022

Many business owners are emotionally attached to their businesses, and it is easy to understand why. Typically, business owners invest not only a considerable a

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What Are Business Buyers Really Looking For?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

The obvious answer is probably that most people are looking to buy a business that makes a lot of money. But the real answers may surprise you. Here is a list

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The Fallacy Of Online Business Valuation Calculato..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/20/2017

RALEIGH, NC – Jeff Snell has written the following article addressing the many shortcomings and failures involved in relying upon so called "Online Business V

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ENLIGN Sells Dog Kennel And Bar In Mooresville, NC

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/20/2017

MOORESVILLE, NC – Ike’s Dog Pub Play & Stay, a business “where dogs and people come together”, bringing dog daycare, boarding and entertainment serv

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Selling A Business? Be Aware Of These Four Potent..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/27/2017

We've outlined below a few unexpected aspects of the business sale process that can pop up. Sometimes they severely impact the turnaround time of a sale. But

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ENLIGN Sells Millwork And Design Business In Hills..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/04/2017

HILLSBOROUGH, NC - Jeff Snell has announced the successful sale of Hardwood Designs located in Hillsborough, North Carolina. The business was established in 198

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Leases: Key Considerations That Can Make Or Break ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 02/12/2022

Are you selling a business that involves a lease? If so, this will be a factor that has significance to a buyer when you go to complete your deal. If your busin

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10 Questions A Seller Should Ask A Broker

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Are you a Certified and Registered Broker/Intermediary? Are you affiliated with any business brokerage associations or trade groups? Will you provide any re

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A Deeper Look At Seller Financing

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/19/2017

Buying a business requires a good deal of capital or lender resources. The bottom line is that a large percentage of buyers don't have the necessary capital or

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The Importance Of Employee Happiness

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 02/18/2022

Everyone knows that good employees are important for a thriving business. That’s why there has been so much emphasis on keeping employees happy. When your emp

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ENLIGN Sells The Howell Theatre In Smithfield, NC

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/21/2017

Smithfield, NC – Howell Theatre, a four screen second run movie theatre, is under new ownership. Jeff Snell, facilitated this sale between the Seller, Chuc

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How To Get Ready To Sell Your Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/01/2022

You may have heard the advice, “the best time to prepare to sell is when you start your business.” While this statement is far from realistic for most busin

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How Goodwill Works In Business Transactions

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/04/2022

Many business owners don't know what goodwill is or how to determine it properly. Goodwill is when a buyer is willing to pay a price above the company's

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When Is The Best Time To Sell Your Business?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Many experts say that the best time to sell is when the business is better than it’s ever been. This may be good advice, but few follow it. Why sell when busi

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ENLIGN Sells Great Blooms Florist In Raleigh, NC

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/01/2017

Raleigh, NC – Great Blooms Florist, a a large single location florist, is under new ownership. Jeff Snell facilitated this sale between the Seller, Glenn G

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Financing The Business Sale: 6 Questions To Know

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/02/2017

How the purchase of a business will be structured is something that must be dealt with early on in the selling process. The simple fact is that the financing o

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Through The Lens Of Business Buyers

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/15/2022

  When sellers prepare to put their businesses on the market, they frequently wonder what buyers are looking for in order to make their businesses a

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Selling Your Business? Not So Fast

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Most individual company owners only sell one business in their lifetime. A corporate buyer, however, may have been involved in quite a few transactions – some

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ENLIGN Sells Pro Shine Of North Carolina In Moores..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/26/2017

Mooresville, NC – Pro Shine of NC, a full service car wash, making the automobiles of Mooresville, Troutman and the surrounding areas shine since 2010, is und

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Family Businesses - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/09/2022

  Family businesses are vital to the US and global economies. In fact, there are approximately 5.5 million family-owned and controlled businesses in

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Let Others Help Sell Your Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/17/2022

    Maintain efficient operations while brokerage professionals sell your firm. Distracted sellers often forget details that lead to materia

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Selling Your Business? Do-It-Yourself Is Risky Bus..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

When the owner of a business makes the decision to sell, he or she is taking a giant step that involves the emotions as well as the marketplace, each with its o

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Five Questions To Ask Ahead Of Buying A Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/25/2022

  When buying a business, some people have forgotten to ask important questions that they should have. But you don't want to be in a situation where

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The Deeper Significance Of A Listing Agreement

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/20/2017

Listing agreements are very common when it comes to selling a business. In order to sell a business using a business broker, a listing agreement is usually req

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Three Red Flags For Business Sellers

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/05/2022

  If you're planning to sell your company, you should be on the lookout for potential red flags that could derail or lessen the value of the transac

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What Makes A Business Unique

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Most business owners think that their business is unique. There are obviously many different attributes that can make a business stand out from others. However,

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Key Items Necessary For Selling A Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Three years of profit and loss statements Federal taxes for the same three years Current list of fixtures and equipment The lease and related documents F

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ENLIGN Sells Bulldog Express In Garner, NC

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 07/13/2017

GARNER, NC – Bulldog Express, a full service mailing, packing, and shipping store serving Garner and the surrounding areas since 2010, is under new ownership.

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Venture Financing: The Hard Facts

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Government financing and venture capital financing account for less than one percent of all new business financing. Sixty-seven percent of all small to mid-si

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The Top 3 Unexpected Events CEO’s May Encounter ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 07/18/2017

When it comes time to sell a business, not everything goes as planned. You may be one of the lucky ones and find that selling your business is a streamlined pr

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Is It Possible To Buy A Business With Little Or No..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/10/2022

When it comes to getting a loan, you can be certain that a bank will want collateral. This is true for both personal and business loans. Simply stated,

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Friends And Family: A Financing Option

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

The first job facing many prospective business owners is rounding up the cash necessary to make the purchase. They may find that banks have made borrowing dif

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Three Signs You May Be Experiencing Burnout

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 08/07/2017

Burnout is a strange phenomenon in that often a business owner doesn't know that he or she is experiencing it until it is too late. Owners who feel beleaguered

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Telling The Story Of Your Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/18/2022

Sometimes a part of selling a business comes down to storytelling. The buyer and seller are the main characters of the story that is being told. The sel

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Financing The Business Acquisition

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

The epidemic of corporate downsizing in the US has made owning a business a more attractive proposition than ever before. As increasing numbers of prospective

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The Tremendous Importance Of Simply Saying, “Hel..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 08/15/2017

Far too many customers have grown to expect poor customer service. Whether its rude employees and customer support or impersonal robotic phone system responses

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Financing The Business Purchase

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Where can buyers turn for help with what is likely to be the largest single investment of their lives? For most small to mid-sized business acquisitions, here a

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The Rise Of Women Business Owners

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 08/24/2017

The National Foundation for Women Business Owners (NFWBO) identifies trends relating to the small business climate for women. New studies examining the role of

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The Advantages Of Seller Financing

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Business owners who want to sell their business are often told by business brokers and intermediaries that they will have to consider financing the sale thems

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Three Reasons Why You Might Want To Own A Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 07/23/2022

Have you been thinking that business ownership is for you? Many people are committed to the idea of owning a business and work hard to pursue this goal.

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Financing Facts

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

There still aren't too many ways to finance the purchase of a business. Here are the primary methods: Buyer Financing Some buyers may have the cash available

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ENLIGN Sells The Junction Salon & Bar In Raleigh, ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 09/18/2017

Raleigh, NC – The Junction, is a $1.2 million Hair and Nail Salon in Downtown Raleigh.  Their unique concept is that they are the only Salon in NC that also

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Three Ways To Make Your Business Appealing To Buye..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 08/06/2022

If you are like most business owners, you have never sold a business before and might not have a clear idea of what the process involves. We recommend p

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Why Use A Business Broker

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

A professional business broker can be helpful in many ways. They can provide you with a selection of different and, in many cases, unique businesses, including

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Buying A Franchise: What It's Worth To You

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

If you are considering entering the world of franchising, an important consideration is assessing the value of the business. All of the following factors eith

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You’re Experiencing Burnout, Now What?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/04/2017

A large percentage of business owners are not just owners, but also operators. Owning a business can be exciting and rewarding, but it is also a tremendous amo

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Selling A Business Means You Should Expect The Une..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 09/29/2022

No one ever said selling a business was easy or predictable. The truth of the matter is that very little is predictable and every sale is different. Even th

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12 Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Company

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

1. Build a solid management team. A business with sales of $5 million and up needs a full complement of officers and directors. Such a team might include: a

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The Value Of A Business: Get To The Heart Of The M..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

What is the value of your business? There are many ways to approach that question -- based on complex formulas or just a good hard look at the balance sheet,

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How To Transfer Your Business To A Family Member

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/08/2022

Are you considering giving a family member ownership of your company? This happens quite frequently, especially for smaller businesses. Here are some factors to

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What Is A Business Worth?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Many courts and the Internal Revenue Service have defined fair market value as: "The amount at which property would exchange between a willing buyer and a wil

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Storytelling And Its Role In Selling A Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/12/2022

There is more to selling a business than merely relaying information. Sometimes it's more about the "why" than the "what".  When communicating with buyers

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What Do Business Buyers Look For?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/15/2022

  The buyer adores your company; it is exactly what he or she has been looking for. They  have reviewed your financial statements and made an offe

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Size Breakdown Of Businesses

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Here is a common and much-used breakdown by the federal government: Small Business Administration (SBA): Very Small Business = 19 or fewer employees Smal

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Three Common Errors Caused By Inexperience

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/28/2017

The old saying that “there is no replacement for experience” is a truism that has stood the test of time. The simple fact is that a lack of experience can

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How Many Businesses Are There?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

We suspect that the answer to this question depends on who you ask! The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reports that they received some 24.8 million business

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Penny Wise Yet Pound Foolish - Mistakes Business S..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/01/2022

Nothing scares a business owner more than an error or omission in closing documents. The best way to avoid big legal problems is to work with a team you can

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Jeff Snell To Serve As International Business Brok..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 12/10/2017

RALEIGH, NC - ENLIGN Advisors congratulates Jeff Snell on being elected Treasurer of the International Business Brokers Association for the 2018 term.  He has

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Considerations When Buying A Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/14/2022

  When you're trying to buy a business, it's important to think things through. No matter how good the opportunity seems at first, you should ensure

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ENLIGN Sells The Grabbagreen Restaurant In North H..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 12/29/2017

Raleigh, NC – The Raleigh Grabbagreen Restaurant, is a fast food restaurant where great tasting, healthy food meet the speed and convenience of traditional f

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ENLIGN Sells Material Handling Manufacturing Busin..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/01/2018

NASHVILLE, TN - Michael Fekkes, M&AMI, CBI, CEPA announces the sale of an Overhead Crane manufacturing business in middle Tennessee.  This twenty-six-year-

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ENLIGN Sells Acme Sample Books, High Point, NC

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/03/2018

High Point, NC – Formed in 1955, Acme Sample Books produces sales tools for furniture, fabric and wall covering manufacturing companies who benefit from custo

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ENLIGN Represents Action Rider Tack In Second Succ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/05/2018

MEDFORD, OR - ENLIGN Business Brokers has served as intermediary in the sale of Action Rider Tack, Inc. located in Medford, Oregon for the second time. ENLIG

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Women Business Owners: Coming On Strong

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

If there were any doubt that women owners are an ever-growing force on the independent business scene, new studies of leading female entrepreneurs around the wo

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A Short Story All Family-Owned Businesses Should R..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/15/2018

When it comes to selling a family-owned business there are no shortage of complicating factors, but one in particular pops up quite often. This article contain

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ENLIGN Sells Shuping Superior Graphics, Salisbury,..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/19/2018

Salisbury, NC – Formed over three decades ago, Shuping Superior Graphics [SSG] prints golf score cards and golf course yardage books for hundreds of golf cou

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Today's Business Buyer: A Profile

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

Today's independent business marketplace attracts a wide variety of buyers eager for a piece of ownership action. Buyers of small businesses are most likely r

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The Difficult Issues Often Attached To Valuing A B..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/30/2018

There is little doubt that valuing a business is often complex. In part, this complexity is due to the fact that business evaluation is subjective. The simple

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ENLIGN Business Broker Joe Vagnone Sells Kiddie Ko..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 02/20/2018

Charlotte, NC – Joe Vagnone, an ENLIGN Business Broker based in Cornelius, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Kiddie Kollege Early Learning Center,

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Today's Business Buyer

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 06/27/2012

For a business to sell, there has to be a seller - and a buyer. The buyer of today is a bit different than the one of yesterday. Today's buyer is not a risk-t

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There’s No Business Quite Like A Family Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 02/21/2018

The simple fact is that family businesses are different. After all, a family business means working with family and all the good and bad that comes with it. W

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SELECTING THE RIGHT ADVISORS WHEN SELLING OR BUYIN..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 07/05/2012

Professional advisors play a critical role in assisting buyers and sellers complete successful transactions. Building a transaction team including legal, accou

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Similar Companies Can Have Huge Value Differences

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 02/27/2018

Can two companies in the same industry have very different valuations? In short, the answer is a resounding, yes. Let's take an example of two companies that

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ENLIGN Business Brokers Represents Seller Of Tacti..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 09/21/2012

Detailed release being approved by buyer and seller. ===== General information: RALEIGH

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When Selling Your Business, Play To Win

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/07/2018

If you are an independent business owner, you are most likely also an independent business seller–if not now, you will be somewhere down the road. The Small

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ENLIGN Represents Court Reporting Services Of Rale..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/18/2012

RALEIGH

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ENLIGN Brokers Attend M&A Source Conference

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/11/2012

Two ENLIGN Brokers, Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI and Charles Milam, CBI attended the Fall 2012 M&A Source conference held November 7th-9th in Las Vegas,

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Carolina Springs Auto Spa University Sold By ENLIG..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 03/24/2018

Charlotte, NC – Joe Vagnone, an ENLIGN Business Broker based in Cornelius, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Carolina Springs Auto Spa University

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ENLIGN Business Brokers Provides Merger And Acquis..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/13/2012

Nashville, TN - Michael Fekkes, CBI has announced the successful sale of A&A Stone, a wholesale stone and masonry business. Representing Michael Melton and

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ENLIGN Broker Jeff Snell Appointed To Ronald McDon..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/21/2012

Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI and Principal Broker and Founder of ENLIGN Business Brokers has been appointed to the Ronald McDonald House of Durham Board of D

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Jeff Snell Appointed To International Business Bro..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 11/28/2012

Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has been appointed to the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) Membership Committee. Membership in the IBBA is v

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ENLIGN Business Brokers Joins The Association Of P..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 12/05/2012

ENLIGN Business Brokers, a leading regional business brokerage and mergers acquisitions advisory firm has joined the Association of Professional Merger and Acqu

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ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By Online Regiona..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 12/28/2012

Raleigh, NC - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced that the firm has been retained to represent an online marketing website for a regional travel and

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Business Sale To A Competitor – Why They Always ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/29/2018

Selling your business to a competitor a.k.a. strategic buyer will always yield the lowest transaction value. By:  Michael Fekkes, M&AMI, CBI, CEPA Th

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The Importance Of The Term Sheet

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/30/2018

The value of the term sheet shouldn't be overlooked. From buyers and sellers to advisors and intermediaries, the term sheet is often used before the creation o

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Michael Fekkes, M&AMI, CBI, CEPA Receives Fellow O..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/04/2018

NASHVILLE, TN: Michael Fekkes was awarded the Fellow of the IBBA Award by the International Business Brokers Association on Friday, May 4th at the IBBA Annual C

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Advantages Of Buying An Existing Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/26/2013

1. Established. An existing business is a known entity. It has an established and historical track record. It has a customer or client base, established vendor

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ENLIGN Business Brokers Represents ASAP Office Sup..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 04/26/2013

Raleigh, NC - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced the successful sale of ASAP Office Supply, a full line office supplies and furniture business to R&R Off

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ENLIGN Business Brokers Lists Corporate Communicat..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/15/2018

RALEIGH, NC - Jeff Snell, CM&AP, M&AMI, CBI has announced that ENLIGN Advisors has been retained by the owners of a Corporate Communications VoIP and Ma

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ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By Travel And Tou..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/18/2018

RALEIGH, NC - Jeff Snell, CM&AP, M&AMI, CBI has announced that ENLIGN Advisors has been retained by the owners of a Travel and Tourism Publisher with Mu

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How Long Does It Take To Sell A Business?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/21/2013

Recent studies indicate that it now takes, on average, about eight to ten months to sell a small business. This figure seems to increase yearly. Why does it tak

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ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By National Ink A..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/22/2013

Raleigh, NC - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced that the firm has been retained to represent a multi-million dollar ink and toner retailer of remanu

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ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By Custom Deck, S..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 05/24/2018

RALEIGH, NC - Jeff Snell, CM&AP, M&AMI, CBI has announced that ENLIGN Advisors has been retained by the owners of a Custom Deck, Screened Porch and Outd

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ENLIGN Business Brokerage Joins International Busi..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 10/29/2003

ENLIGN Business Brokerage is proud to announce it

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New Listing Announcement Established Machine And T..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/23/2023

ENLIGN is proud to announce this Established Machine and Tool Shop for sale.

To view the executive summary video click the link below.

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The Six Critical Steps To Successfully Buying Or S..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 01/05/2023

In this edition of ENLIGN Transaction Tips we explore the Six Critical Steps to Successfully Buying or Selling a Business.

To view the this Transaction Tips video click the link below.

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Are You Working "on" The Business Or "in" The Busi..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | | 12/16/2022

  Most business owners don't think twice about going to the doctor once a year for a physical. So why don't they treat their company with the same c

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