When it’s time for Mergers and Acquisitions inDenver, CO, 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 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 for Mergers and Acquisitions in Denver, CO, 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 Mergers and Acquisitions in Denver, CO. 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.
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Read MoreM&A purchasing agreements can have a lot of moving parts. A recent article from Meghan Daniels entitled, “The Makings of the M&A Purchase
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Read MoreIn this edition of ENLIGN Transaction Topics we explore the differences between stock and asset transactions when buying or selling a business and the pros and cons of each.
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Read MoreThis is most likely not the first time a professional who is involved in business sales and acquisitions has contemplated this question. While most valuation an
Read MoreA serious buyer should have the answers to the following questions: Why are you considering the purchase of a business at this time? What is your time frame
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Read MoreThere are two key ingredients when it comes to selling a business: professionalism and confidentiality. If either of these two ingredients are lacking, then you
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Read MoreWhen it comes to buying a business, nothing is more important than the factor of due diligence. For most people, this investment is the single largest financia
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Read MoreRaleigh, NC - Michael Fekkes, CBI, CEPA has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by a Southeastern Commercial Packaging Company to represent
Read More== FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE == Raleigh, NC - Jeff Snell M*AMI, CBI, ABI has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by a Multi-location Franchi
Read MoreLeases should never be overlooked when it comes to buying or selling a business. After all, where your business is located and how long you can stay at that l
Read MoreRALEIGH, NC - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced the successful sale of a corporate concierge services firm located in Raleigh, NC. ENLIGN, repres
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Read MoreIn a recent December 2018 article in Divestopedia entitled, “Options for Business Real Estate When Selling a Company,” the topic of business real estate was
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Read MoreEvery business has to be concerned about maintaining confidentiality. In fact, it is common for business owners to become somewhat obsessed with confidentiali
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Read MoreBusiness brokers are the professionals who will facilitate the successful sale of your business. It is important that you understand just what a professional bu
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Read MoreCharlotte & Raleigh, NC Joe Vagnone and Jeff Snell participate in WSIC Charlotte Radio Show on 03-13-2015. To listen online visit this link: http://www.ws
Read MoreWhere your money is concerned, myths can do damage. A recent Divestopedia article from Tammie Miller entitled, Crazy M&A Myths You Need to Stop Believing Now,
Read MoreThe IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse Survey Report for the fourth quarter of 2018 has a range of interesting insights. The survey’s purpose is to provide an
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Read MoreRALEIGH, 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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Read MoreSome years ago, when Ted Kennedy was running for president of the United States, a commentator asked him why he wanted to be president. Senator Kennedy stumbled
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Read MoreWhen 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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Read MoreRALEIGH, 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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Read More"Confidentiality Agreement - A pact that forbids buyers, sellers, and their agents in a given business deal from disclosing information about the transaction
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Read MoreCHARLOTTE, 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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Read MoreSmall business owners are facing new challenges during this crisis. Communicating with customers requires more focus and depth than ever before. In
Read MoreA solid, factual and compelling offering memorandum maximizes the chances of not only selling a business, but obtaining the highest possible price. An offer
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Read MoreRALEIGH, NC - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced that the firm has been retained by a second run movie theatre to represent them in the sale of the
Read MoreThere 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
Read MoreDeveloping 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
Read MoreYour first question may be, “Just what is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?” We see CSR demonstrated in a variety of ways in areas such as: THE COMM
Read MoreRALEIGH, NC - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI announces the sale of an established and popular garden center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The business offers
Read MoreOne of the many, many changes that COVID-19 has ushered in is the extreme uptick in people working remotely. Social distancing has made working from home
Read MoreJeff Snell and Michael Fekkes have completed the Merger and Acquisition Source Course #600: Presentation Skills for M&A Professionals. The three day cour
Read MoreThere are many things that you should be doing to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. At the top of the list is to be proactive. Now is the time to be
Read MoreClearly, 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
Read MoreHistorians have long known the historical relevance and impact of epidemics and pandemics. Despite our various technological advances and the complexity o
Read MoreSellers generally desire all-cash transactions; however, oftentimes partial seller financing is necessary in typical middle market company transactions.
Read MoreHow long does it take to sell my business? It generally takes, on average, between five to eight months to sell most businesses. Keep in mind that an average i
Read MoreWhen contemplating the sale of a business, an important option to consider is seller financing. Many potential buyers don’t have the necessary capi
Read MoreCORNELIUS, 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
Read MoreMany business owners are unfamiliar with the dynamics of selling a company, because they have never done so. There are numerous possible “deal breakers.”
Read MoreA sellers memorandum includes all those points one would normally expect to see in any business plan, to wit: an executive summary, a business description, fina
Read MoreWhen it comes time to sell the company, a seller's prime concern is one of confidentiality. Owners are afraid that “if the word gets out” they will lose emp
Read MoreValuation of private companies is much more subjective than public companies because there is no free trading marketplace for the private companies’ stock.
Read MoreWhen you are selling a business, your business broker or M&A Advisor will likely create a Comprehensive Business Review, or CBR. This comprehensive do
Read MoreIn the proverbial “perfect world,” business owners would plan three to five years ahead to sell their companies. But, as one industry expert has suggest
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Read MoreWhen you are buying or selling a business, you might very well end up making a deal with someone from another generation. Therefore, it only makes sense to ta
Read MoreCompanies can be in trouble or headed for it for many reasons. However, most of them can be linked to one or more of the following: • Lack of proper foc
Read MoreEvery company has weaknesses; the trick is to fix them. There is a saying that the test of a good company president or CEO is what happens to the company wh
Read MoreThe first key is to have your accountant take a look at your accounting procedures and make recommendations on how to improve them. He or she may also help
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Read MoreRALEIGH, 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
Read More[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
Read MoreRALEIGH, N.C. – Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI and ENLIGN’s Principal Broker and Founder, has announced that the firm has been retained by an independent N
Read MoreBusiness Appraisers, before beginning an assignment, like to know the purpose of the appraisal. Usually the assignment demands “bullet proof” documentatio
Read MoreEntrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to require that a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) or Confidentiality Agreement (CA) – NDA
Read MoreIn many cases, the sale of a small company is “event” driven. That is, the reason for sale is health, divorce, partnership issues, even decline in busines
Read MoreCORNELIUS, NC – Joe Vagnone has announced the successful sale of Madison River Fly Fishing Outfitters located in Cornelius, North Carolina. This shop has be
Read MoreHUNTERSVILLE, NC – Joe Vagnone has announced that the firm has been retained by a pressure washing company to represent them in the sale of the business.
Read MoreRALEIGH, NC – Jeff Snell has announced the successful sale of All-Points Transportation located in Raleigh, North Carolina to Triangle Corporate Coach. The
Read MoreSellers have to ask this question and give it serious thought prior to making the decision to sell. In too many instances, sellers get to the proverbial altar
Read More1. 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
Read MoreRALEIGH, NC - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced that the firm has been retained by a bridal and formal wear retailer to represent them in the sale
Read MoreRALEIGH, N.C.- Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI and Principal Broker of ENLIGN Business Brokers, a firm representing profitable privately-held, businesses for sale w
Read MoreWhen it comes to buying or selling a business, there is no replacement for a solid confidentiality agreement. One of the key ways that business brokers and M&
Read More"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
Read MoreMany business owners are unfamiliar with the dynamics of selling a company, because they have never done so. There are numerous possible “deal breakers.” B
Read MoreWhat is the true income of an independent business? This is a question of interest to many parties--including prospective buyers, investors, and lenders--but
Read MoreRaleigh, NC - ENLIGN Business Brokers has served as intermediary in the sale of Triton Yachts located in Oriental, NC. ENLIGN, representing the sellers, Paul
Read MoreMass Mutual Life Insurance produced an ownership transition survey back about a decade ago. The survey results were based on feedback and answers from family-
Read MoreRaleigh, 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
Read MoreA 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
Read MoreYou'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
Read MoreNASHVILLE, TN - Michael Fekkes, CBI, CEPA announces the sale of a classic and vintage corvette dealer in middle Tennessee. This eleven-year-old business spe
Read MoreIf you've heard the term EBITDA thrown around and not truly understood what it means, now is the time to take a closer look, as it can be used to determine the
Read MoreCornelius, NC – Box-Mail-Ship, a locally known company providing top quality mailing, shipping and printing services and exceptional customer care for small b
Read MoreRALEIGH, NC – Jeff Snell has announced the successful sale of Rapid Refill Ink and Toner located in Raleigh, North Carolina to Kelly Gunterman. The business
Read MoreNegotiations can be tricky affairs. One wrong move can undo a tremendous amount of work. In negotiations, it is best to take a moment and think about where th
Read MoreSelling a business is a process that depends upon professionalism and confidentiality. Selecting a business broker who understands the critical role that confi
Read MoreDo have all of your business documentation ready. Everything starts with it. Don't underestimate the value of your business. Owners of privately held busines
Read MoreLetting 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
Read MoreCompanies of all sizes frequently fail to handle customer complaints appropriately. In the digital era, where complaints can be seen by hundreds, thousands or
Read MoreBuyers Want Cash Flow The first thing to keep in mind is that the vast majority of buyers want to buy cash flow. Sit down with your accountant or bookkeeper
Read MoreNASHVILLE, TN - Michael Fekkes, CBI, CEPA has announced that the firm has been retained by a large heating ventilation & cooling firm to represent them in
Read MoreSelling 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
Read MoreCHARLOTTE, NC – Charlotte based Moxie Cycling Company, http://www.moxiecycling.com, a cycling apparel company by and for women with moxie, is under new owners
Read MoreWe work closely with our clients to preserve the integrity of deals so that they have the best chance of a successful closing. An often-overlooked aspect of the
Read MoreRALEIGH, 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
Read More1. 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
Read MoreWhile 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
Read MoreThere are unique attributes of a company that make it more attractive to a possible acquirer and/or more valuable. Certainly, the numbers are important, but pot
Read MoreA 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
Read MoreRALEIGH, NC – Jeff Snell has announced that ENLIGN has completed a record 2016 year in number of businesses sold. Additionally, In January 2017 the firm had
Read MoreFor 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
Read MoreAt 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
Read MoreWhen 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
Read MoreJoe Vagnone, a business consultant with ENLIGN Business Brokers is author of “So You Want to Buy a Small Business?”. Vagnone can also be heard on Friday’s
Read MoreProspective 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
Read MoreNorth Carolina: George Bradbury has announced that the firm has been retained by a restaurant and bar located on the North Carolina inter-coastal waterway to re
Read MoreThere 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
Read MoreCreated in 2012, the IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse Survey was created to provide business owners and their advisors with a clear understanding of eve
Read MoreRALEIGH, NC – Jeff Snell has announced that the firm has been retained by a computer systems integration firm to represent them in the sale of the business.
Read MoreRecently, the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) released its Q2 survey report, The IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse. This survey features fe
Read MoreEvery company has weaknesses; the trick is to fix them. There is a saying that the test of a good company president or CEO is what happens to the company when
Read MoreRALEIGH, 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
Read MoreRALEIGH, NC—George Bradbury has announced that the firm has been retained by a Hair and Nail Salon to represent them in the sale of the business. ENLIGN will
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Read MorePeople 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
Read MoreMany prospective business owners believe that it is impossible to purchase a business without collateral. The simple fact is that banks do expect collateral whe
Read MoreLeases can, and do, play a significant role in the buying or selling of businesses. It can be easy to overlook the topic of leases when focusing on the higher
Read MoreRecently, 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
Read MoreRALEIGH, NC – Jeff Snell has announced that the firm has become the title sponsor for Educated Giving Foundation 2017. The next event is Wednesday, March 22nd
Read MoreMany business owners are emotionally attached to their businesses, and it is easy to understand why. Typically, business owners invest not only a considerable a
Read MoreThe valuation is a major factor that influences the overall selling price of the property. Business appraisals are based upon a multitude of criteria and indis
Read MoreMOORESVILLE, NC – Ike’s Dog Pub Play & Stay, a business “where dogs and people come together”, bringing dog daycare, boarding and entertainment serv
Read MoreBUYERS WANT CASH FLOW Recasting financial statements will help you provide a potential buyer with a better view of cash flow. Cash flow is not the same as
Read MoreHILLSBOROUGH, NC - Jeff Snell has announced the successful sale of Hardwood Designs located in Hillsborough, North Carolina. The business was established in 198
Read MoreAre 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
Read MoreConfidentiality Agreement - A pact that forbids buyers, sellers, and their agents in a given business deal from disclosing information about the transaction t
Read MoreWhen it's time to sell your business and sign the definitive purchase agreement, you only get one chance to do it right. When trying to sell their busin
Read MoreConfidentiality is a major concern in virtually every business. Quite often business owners become a little nervous when it comes time to sell their business;
Read MoreA lot of training and experience goes into quality business valuations. A variety of complex factors are involved. Plus, there are certainly some subjec
Read MoreBusiness owners considering selling should realize that they have many different types of prospective buyers. Today's prospective business buyers are more soph
Read MoreFamily businesses are vital to the US and global economies. In fact, there are approximately 5.5 million family-owned and controlled businesses in
Read MoreThe Letter of Intent (LOI) is a pre-contractual written instrument prepared by the buyer for the seller, which is usually the preliminary understanding of bot
Read MoreNot every prospective buyer actually buys a business. In fact, out of 15 prospective buyers, only 1 actually makes a purchase. Sellers should remember that be
Read MoreIt is common for executives at companies to undergo an annual physical. Likewise, these same executives will likely examine their own investments at least once
Read MoreWhen it comes to your deal being completed, having a signed Letter of Intent is great. While everything may seem as though it is moving along just fine, it is
Read MoreTwo businesses could report the same numeric value for earnings but that doesn't always tell the whole story. As it turns out, there is far more to earnings th
Read MoreDue to the demanding nature of owning and running a business, certain things may occasionally be overlooked. Business owners frequently don't completely und
Read MoreThe time you invest getting to know and understand your customers is time very well spent. The feedback you get is gold, pure gold. Yet, there are other reaso
Read MoreSellers generally desire all-cash transactions; however, oftentimes partial seller financing is necessary in typical middle market company transactions. Furth
Read MoreWhen 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
Read MoreWhen 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,
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe first key is to have your accountant take a look at your accounting procedures and make recommendations on how to improve them. He or she may also help in
Read MoreThis question can only be answered by addressing other related questions, specifically: Who’s asking and for what purpose? From the perspective of the owne
Read More1. 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
Read MoreNASHVILLE, TN - Michael Fekkes, M&AMI, CBI, CEPA has announced that the firm has been retained by a custom signage manufacturing company to represent them
Read MoreYou should put maintaining confidentiality first and foremost in your mind when selling a business. Since 2012 when the first Market Pulse Survey was conducted
Read MoreIs there pricing elasticity? What's proprietary? What's the company's competitive advantage? Status of employment agreements and non-competes? Post-Acquisiti
Read MoreIf you are unfamiliar with CSR or corporate social responsibility, you are certainly not alone. In the coming years, you'll be hearing a lot about CSR. In thi
Read MoreThere is more to selling a business than merely relaying information. Sometimes it's more about the "why" than the "what". When communicating with buyers
Read MoreNASHVILLE, TN - Michael Fekkes, M&AMI, CBI, CEPA has announced that the firm has been retained by an East Coast beach shop conglomerate to assist in the str
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreNASHVILLE, TN - Michael Fekkes, M&AMI, CBI, CEPA has announced that the firm has been retained by a profitable entertainment business to represent them in t
Read MoreYour asking price is one of the most important factors to take into account when marketing your business for sale. Let's examine how business brok
Read MoreRALEIGH, NC - ENLIGN Advisors congratulates Jeff Snell on being elected Treasurer of the International Business Brokers Association for the 2018 term. He has
Read MoreWhen 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
Read MoreNASHVILLE, TN - ENLIGN Advisors congratulates Michael Fekkes on being appointed as Chair of the Merger & Acquisition Source Communications Committee. We a
Read MoreThe median sales of a company going public has gone from an average $15 million in 1999 and 2000 to $164 million in 2004. Smaller companies have decided not
Read MoreSmall companies are the innovators. The need for large companies to acquire small companies is necessary in order for the former to capture new products and s
Read MoreA recent article in the Boston Globe reported that although more attention is on the large, primarily publicly held companies, more and more people are making
Read MoreNASHVILLE, TN - Michael Fekkes, M&AMI, CBI, CEPA announces the sale of an Overhead Crane manufacturing business in middle Tennessee. This twenty-six-year-
Read MoreAs the federal government and the state governments look for more ways to bring in money, the independent contractor status is a likely place for them to look
Read MoreThe following appeared in a study, Financial Difficulties of Small Businesses and Reasons for Their Failure, prepared for the Small Business Administration (S
Read MoreMEDFORD, 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
Read MoreIf 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
Read MoreSelling your business doesn't have to feel like online dating, but for many sellers this is exactly what it can feel like. Many sellers are left wondering, “
Read MoreStatistics reveal that out of about 15 would-be business buyers, only one will actually buy a business. It is important that potential sellers be knowledgeabl
Read MoreCan 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
Read MoreAccording to the Triangle Business Journal and BizBuySell.com data ENLIGN Business Brokers recorded the largest sale in Central North Carolina during Q3 2012 wi
Read MorePersonal goodwill can have a profound impact on both small and medium-sized businesses. In fact, it can even impact the sales of larger companies. Ultimately,
Read MoreTwo 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,
Read MoreNashville, TN - Michael Fekkes, CBI has announced the successful sale of A&A Stone, a wholesale stone and masonry business. Representing Michael Melton and
Read MoreBuying or selling a business is one of the most important decisions that most people ever make. Before jumping in, there are several points that should be take
Read MoreJeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has been appointed to the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) Membership Committee. Membership in the IBBA is v
Read MoreJeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has been appointed to the M&A Source Membership Committee. Membership in the M&A Source is voluntary. Membership fee
Read MoreENLIGN Business Brokers, a leading regional business brokerage and mergers acquisitions advisory firm has joined the Association of Professional Merger and Acqu
Read MoreNASHVILLE, TN - Michael Fekkes, M&AMI, CBI, CEPA has announced that the firm has been retained by a manufacturer of vinyl and printed products to represen
Read MoreRaleigh, 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
Read MoreSelling 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
Read MoreJeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has been appointed to the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) Credentialing Committee. Membership in the IBBA is vo
Read MoreOwners often neglect understanding their leases and this can be problematic. If your business is location-sensitive, then the status of your lease could be of
Read MoreRALEIGH, 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
Read MoreRALEIGH, 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
Read MoreThe simple fact is that without employees, you don't have a business. Given the tremendous importance of your employees, it is important to step back and refle
Read MoreRaleigh, 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
Read MoreRALEIGH, 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
Read MoreENLIGN Business Brokers has been selected to provide valuation, marketing and listing services by the owneship group of a Triangle area commercial printing firm
Read MoreENLIGN is proud to announce this Established Machine and Tool Shop for sale.
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