M&A - Raleigh, NC

ENLIGN Sells Lane's Tire & Auto Center In Statesvi..

Julie Wozniak | 02/24/2023

Statesville, NC – Lane’s Tire & Auto Center, a full-service automotive repair, tire & service shop, keeping the domestic automobiles of Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman and the surrounding areas in great running order since 2001, is under new ownership.   

Tight Labor Market. Really?

Jeff Snell | 05/04/2023

The labor market is constantly evolving, and it is not uncommon for there to be periods where labor is difficult to attract and retain, but how do you respond?

Definitions:   A tight labor market is one in which there are more jobs than qualified candidates available to fill them. Backlog is committed work from clients that has to wait because your staff is overextended. 

The Historic Levels Of Small Businesses Being Sold..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/15/2019

The number of small business transitions continues to be strong for the first quarter of 2019.  In fact, despite a small decline, small business transiti

Dealing With Inexperience Can Ruin The Deal

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 08/24/2019

The 65-year old owner of a multi-location retail operation doing $30 million in annual sales decided to retire.  He interviewed a highly recommended in

Dealing With Inexperience Can Ruin The Deal

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

The 65-year old owner of a multi-location retail operation doing $30 million in annual sales decided to retire. He interviewed a highly recommended intermediary

Rising Costs Don’t Justify “Sitting On The Fen..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/10/2022

  Fuel prices have doubled recently. Does that mean you don't buy a car?   Due to the nearly monthly increases in interest rates, some purchasers a

What Is The Difference Between An M&A Advisor And ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 12/24/2022

To answer that question perhaps it’s best to first answer the question what is the difference between M&A transactions and business broker transactio

New Listing Announcement - Digital Transformation ..

Jeff Snell | 03/24/2023

ENLIGN is proud to announce this Digital Transformation Agency for sale.

To view the executive summary video click the link below.

New Listing Announcement - Specialty Commercial Si..

Jeff Snell | 03/22/2023

ENLIGN is proud to announce this Specialty Commercial Sitewall Construction Company for sale.

To view the executive summary video, click the link below.

Closed Captioning is provided.

Is Inventory Always Included In The Valuation And ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 05/28/2018

This 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

ENLIGN Business Brokers Signs Regional Business Ma..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 08/31/2005

The owners of the most read and advertised regional business magazines in North Carolina has signed an exclusive seller representation agreement with ENLIGN Bus

ENLIGN Business Brokers Represents Retail Franchis..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 08/12/2013

Triad, NC - Charles Milam, M&AMI, CBI has announced the successful sale of a retail franchise business located in Chapel Hill, NC.

ENLIGN Represents Action Rider Tack, Inc. In Succe..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 08/28/2013

RALEIGH - ENLIGN Business Brokers has served as intermediary in the sale of Action Rider Tack, Inc. (www.actionridertack.com) located in Medford, Oregon. ENL

Maintaining Confidentiality Throughout The Sale Pr..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 08/28/2018

There are two key ingredients when it comes to selling a business: professionalism and confidentiality. If either of these two ingredients are lacking, then you

ENLIGN Business Brokers Lists Franchised Frame And..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/07/2011

== FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE == Local Business Brokerage Signs North Carolina Business As New Listing Raleigh, N.C.- Jeff Snell, CBI, ABI has announced that

ENLIGN Business Brokers Secures Engagement To Prod..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/19/2011

== FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE == 3-19-2011 Local Business Brokerage Awarded Offering Memorandum Project Nashville, TN - Michael Fekkes, CBI has announced that

The Top Three Major Legal Mistakes To Avoid During..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 09/26/2018

The business sale process can be complex, which is part of the reason why it makes sense to have expert help in the form of a business broker. Legal mistakes c

ENLIGN Business Brokers Lists Retail/Wholesale Pro..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 04/19/2011

== FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE == Local Business Brokerage Signs North Carolina Business As New Listing GREENSBORO, N.C.- Charles Milam has announced that ENLIG

ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By Established HV..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/01/2018

RALEIGH, NC - Jeff Snell, CM&AP, M&AMI, LCBI, ABI has announced that ENLIGN Advisors has been retained by the owner of a https://enligncurrent.wpengine.

ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By Regional Trave..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/18/2014

Raleigh, NC – John O’Connor, ABI has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by a TravelHost Magazine franchisee to represent them in the s

ENLIGN Business Brokers Lists Overhead Crane Manuf..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/26/2011

== FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE == Michael Fekkes, CBI has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by a Southeastern Crane Manufacturing company

What Makes The Sale Of A Business Fall Through?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 11/06/2018

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

Multi-location Franchised Toner And Ink Refill Com..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 08/29/2011

== 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

What A Buyer May Really Be Looking At

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 07/17/2014

Buyers, as part of their due diligence, usually employ accountants to check the numbers and attorneys to both look at legal issues and draft or review documents

ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By Buyer For P&C ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 09/02/2011

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The Importance Of Understanding Leases

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 12/09/2018

Leases 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

Manufacturer Of Tactical Gear Selects ENLIGN Busin..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/08/2011

October 8, 2011 == FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE == Business Brokerage Firm Signs North Carolina Based Manufacturer of Military / Law Enforcement Tactical Gear

Jeff Snell Installed As International Business Bro..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/01/2019

RALEIGH, NC - Jeff Snell has been installed as Chairman of the International Business Brokers Association for 2019.  He has served on the IBBA Board of Governo

ENLIGN Business Brokers Sells Corporate Concierge ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 08/22/2014

RALEIGH, NC - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced the successful sale of a corporate concierge services firm located in Raleigh, NC. ENLIGN, repres

ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By Mathnasium Fra..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/02/2019

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

ENLIGN Launches Limited Fee 'Marketing Only' Servi..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/21/2011

Obtaining A Fair Market Value For Your Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/26/2019

Divestopedia published a rather insightful article, “Letting the Market Bridge the Valuation Gap.”  In this October 2018 article, Dave Kauppi dives in and

5 Big Questions To Consider When Financing A Busin..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 02/07/2019

How should the purchase of a business be structured?  This is a point that you’ll want to address early in the sale process.  For most people, buying or sel

ENLIGN Chosen To Represent Franchised Print, Copy,..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 12/30/2011

The Sale Of A Business May Actually Excite Employe..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 02/26/2019

Many sellers worry that employees might “hit the panic button” when they learn that a business is up for sale.  Yet, in a recent article from mergers and a

Goodwill And Its Importance To Your Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/02/2019

What exactly does the term “goodwill” mean when it comes to buying or selling a business?  Usually, the term “goodwill” is a reference to all the effor

Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI Quoted In Raleigh, NC ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 02/02/2015

RALEIGH, NC - ENLIGN Business Brokers has announced that Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has been quoted by staff writer Virginia Bridges. The article is entitl

Could The Red-Hot Market For Businesses Be Cooling..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 04/13/2019

The economy is red hot, and that fact is translating over to lots of activity in businesses being sold.  However, it is possible that this record-breaking numb

Top Ten Mistakes Made By Sellers

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 02/12/2015

Neglecting the day-to-day running of their business with the reasoning that it will sell tomorrow. Starting off with too high a price with the assumption 

Two Similar Companies ~ Big Difference In Value

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/12/2015

Consider two different companies in virtually the same industry. Both companies have an EBITDA of $6 million – but, they have very different valuations. One

IBBA And M&A Source Market Pulse Survey Report..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/01/2019

The 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

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

The Devil May Be In The Details

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/23/2015

When the sale of a business falls apart, everyone involved in the transaction is disappointed – usually. Sometimes the reasons are insurmountable, and other

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

ENLIGN Represents Amazon Millworks In The Sale Of ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 04/03/2012

RALEIGH

Is Your “Normalized” P&L Statement Normal?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 04/16/2015

Normalized Financial Statements – Statements that have been adjusted for items not representative of the current status of the business. Normalizing statemen

ENLIGN Business Brokers Serves As Intermediaries I..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 04/04/2012

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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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What Makes Your Company Unique?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

There 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 p

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

ENLIGN Sells Lake Norman Tap Room And Brewery - LK..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 12/31/2015

MOORESVILLE, NC – Joe Vagnone has announced the successful sale of a locally owned tap house and brewery located in Moorseville, NC. ENLIGN marketed the oppor

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

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

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

What Makes Your Company Unique?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 02/01/2016

There 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 po

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

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

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

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

How To Make Remote Teams Accountable

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 05/15/2020

One 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

Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI And Michael Fekkes, CB..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 02/22/2016

Jeff Snell and Michael Fekkes have completed the Merger and Acquisition Source Course #600: Presentation Skills for M&A Professionals. The three day cour

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

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

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

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

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

The Main Street Lending Program

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 07/23/2020

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 situation seems to change with each and every day.  The disruption and chaos that the pandemic has injected into both d

Mistakes Sellers Make

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

• They neglect to run their business during the sales process. – The owner of a business with sales under the $20 million range can get so involved in th

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

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

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

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

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

A Seller's Dilemma

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

When one sells their house, the best deal is usually the highest price.  When one decides to sell their business, there may be other factors to consider.  M

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

ENLIGN Retained By Independent Packing, Shipping A..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 05/19/2016

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 an independent N

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

Small Companies That Can't Afford To Sell

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

In 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

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

What Is An M&AMI? CBI? ABI? Who Are The MAS? IBBA?..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/26/2020

These are the all imprtant designations that you should not only look for, but REQUIRE that the broker who represents you has completed. ABI = Accredited

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

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

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

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

What Makes A Deal Close?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 11/14/2020

For every reason that a pending sale of a business collapses, there is a positive reason why the sale closed successfully.  What does it take for the sale of

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

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

ENLIGN Retained By Bridal And Formal Wear Retailer

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2016

RALEIGH, 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

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

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.�

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

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

Maximizing Your Time By Rating Buyer Seriousness

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/31/2021

Your time is your most valuable commodity.  The simple fact of the matter is that many “buyers” are not truly buyers.  In contrast, they are often

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.

ENLIGN Sells Box-Mail-Ship In Cornelius, North Car..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/15/2021

Cornelius, NC – Box-Mail-Ship, a locally known company providing top quality mailing, shipping and printing services and exceptional customer care for small b

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

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

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

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

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

The Transformative Benefits Of The Entrepreneurial..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 04/02/2021

Damon Neth is a Professional EOS Implementer of the Entrepreneurial Operating System®.  He co-authored a best-selling book entitled X-Formation: Transformin

What Makes A Deal Close?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

For every reason that a pending sale of a business collapses, there is a positive reason why the sale closed successfully. What does it take for the sale of a

“Hello” Is A Key Part Of Making The Right Firs..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 04/16/2021

Just as people will form judgments and ideas about you as a person based on first impressions, the same holds true for your company.  It is always best to put

Oasis Luxury Homes Real Estate Guide Buys Lake Nor..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/26/2016

CHARLOTTE, NC – Joe Vagnone, an ENLIGN Business Broker and Advisor based in Cornelius, North Carolina is pleased to announce the successful sale of award-winn

Ten Mistakes That Sellers Make

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

1. Not knowing what the business should sell for One of the most costly errors a business owner can make is not knowing the approximate price of his or her b

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

What A Buyer May Really Be Looking At

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 05/22/2021

Buyers, as part of their due diligence, usually employ accountants to check the numbers and attorneys to both look at legal issues and draft or review documents

Michael Fekkes Joins Elite Group Of Merger & Acqui..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 11/30/2016

NASHVILLE, TN - ENLIGN Advisors congratulates Michael Fekkes on receiving the prestigious designation of Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) from

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

10 Mistakes That Sellers Make

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/26/2021

1. Not knowing what the business should sell for One of the most costly errors a business owner can make is not knowing the approximate price of his or her bus

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

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

What Makes Your Company Unique In The Marketplace?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 08/07/2021

There 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

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

ENLIGN Sells The Closet Factory Raleigh

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 08/19/2021

Raleigh, NC – ENLIGN Business Brokers has served as intermediary in the sale of the Closet Factory Raleigh franchise territory. ENLIGN, representing the se

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

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

Joe Vagnone Recognized By Lake Norman Chamber With..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/20/2017

Joe 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

How To Circumvent Three Legal Mistakes Sellers Mak..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 09/11/2021

After decades of hard work, selling your business can be an exciting and rewarding time. Yet, many business owners overlook the importance of focusing on the le

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

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,

Market Trends Reported In The IBBA And M&A Sou..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/01/2021

Created 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

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

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

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

Is It Time To Make Some Changes?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

One of the major advantages of small and mid-sized businesses is that it is much easier to make changes with this category of business than it is with the lar

Does Your Asking Price Truly Matter?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 02/20/2017

It is no great secret that sellers often aim high. The logic sellers use is simple, “I can always reduce my price.” While that is true, sellers do need to

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Understanding Issues Your Buyer May Face

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 05/30/2017

Not 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

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

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,

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Four Main Takeaways From The Latest BizBuySell Qua..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 07/16/2022

BizBuySell is an online business for sale marketplace with resources that focus on offering unique content that specifically addresses the needs of busi

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

Around The Web: A Month In Summary

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 09/07/2017

A recent article posted on Business2Community.com entitled “How to Close the Deal and When to Walk Away When Buying or Selling a Business” explains the busi

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

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

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

A Look At The Q1 2022 Market Pulse Report A Quarte..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 08/13/2022

The Market Pulse Report Survey is a resource that has a variety of information that buyers, sellers, business brokers and M&A advisors regularly uti

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

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

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

ENLIGN Retained By Alabama Signage Company

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/12/2017

NASHVILLE, TN  - Michael Fekkes, M&AMI, CBI, CEPA has announced that the firm has been retained by a custom signage manufacturing company to represent them

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,

Around The Web: A Month In Summary

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 11/14/2017

A recent article posted on Forbes.com entitled “Small Business Owners Are Retiring, And Millennials May Not Fill The Gap On America's Main Street” uses the

What's Next? Q3 Market Pulse Report

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/26/2022

  The Market Pulse Report provides market conditions quarterly. M&A Source and the International Business Brokers Association coordinate the re

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

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

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

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

The Bitterness Of Poor Quality Remains Long After ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 11/26/2022

  This famous Benjamin Franklin quote is as true today as when first spoken.   When I was younger and didn’t have a lot of disposable i

Small Company Growth Trends

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

The 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

Around The Web: A Month In Summary

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 12/19/2017

A recent article posted on BizJournals.com entitled “Top 5 rules on preparing your company for sale” explains how the best time to begin preparing your busi

Small Companies Are Innovators

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Small 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

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

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-

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

Around The Web: A Month In Summary

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/04/2018

A recent article from Divestopedia entitled “To Sell Your Business, Start with the End in Mind” explains the importance of planning your exit strategy in th

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

Around The Web: A Month In Summary

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 02/12/2018

A recent article posted by The National Law Review entitled “Thinking of Selling? Start Early, Build Your Team” explains the importance of putting together

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

ENLIGN Business Brokers Represents Seller Of Tacti..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 09/21/2012

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

Around The Web: A Month In Summary

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/12/2018

A recent article posted on PR Newswire entitled “Business owners' love of work may hinder succession planning” explains the parallels between the number of

ENLIGN Represents Court Reporting Services Of Rale..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/18/2012

RALEIGH

Jeff Snell, CBI, ABI Receives Merger & Acquisition..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/29/2012

Jeff Snell, CBI, ABI Receives Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary Designation Atlanta, Georgia

Who Exactly Owns Personal Goodwill And Why Does It..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/21/2018

Personal 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,

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,

Around The Web: A Month In Summary

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 04/18/2018

A recent article from Small Business Trends entitled “41% of Entrepreneurs Will Leave Their Small Business Behind in 5 Years” summarizes a report by a globa

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

Your Deal Is Almost Done, Then Again, Maybe Not

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 04/24/2018

Having a letter of intent signed by both the buyer and the seller can be a very good feeling. Everything can seem as though it is moving along just fine, but t

Charles Milam, CBI, Receives Merger & Acquisition ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 12/27/2012

Greensboro, NC

ENLIGN Retained By Southeast Manufacturing Company

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 04/26/2018

NASHVILLE, 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

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

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

Around The Web: A Month In Summary

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 05/14/2018

A recent article posted on the Axial Forum entitled “What Do Buyers Look for in the Lower Middle Market?” explains how to make your business valuable to pot

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

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.