Business Builder Thursday 10-24-2024

10/24/2024

Whether you’re looking to grow or exit the business, your first step (after identifying its value) is to de-risk personally, financially, and in your business.

Jeff Snell Delivered Advanced Negotiation Skills T..

5 | 09/03/2024

Jeff Snell, CM&AP, M&AMI, LMCBI, ABI, Principal Broker and Founder of ENLIGN Advisors, was selected by the IBBA to be an instructor in the 2024 Master Certified Business Intermediary  (MCBI) program for main street business brokers.

ENLIGN Advisors Founder, Jeff Snell, Presents Work..

05/28/2024

On May 12, 2024, Jeff Snell (CM&AP, M&AMI, LMCBI, ABI), presented an educational workshop he developed for the IBBA membership, titled Choosing the Business Brokerage Structure that Works for You.

Maximize The Chances Of Selling Your Business

5 | 05/18/2024

Selling your business is likely to be the single most important financial decision you’ll ever make. With this in mind, preparation is essential. Let's dive into some key aspects you’ll want to check off your list before your business is placed on the market.

Do Broker Designations Even Matter To Business Sel..

5 | 04/26/2024

When seeking a broker to represent you in the sale of your business, it's essential to prioritize certain designations that signify expertise and commitment to the field. Here are the key designations you should look for:

Understanding Why Business Brokers Don't Sign Non-..

5 | 04/06/2024

In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), confidentiality is paramount. In every MarketPulse Survey conducted by the IBBA and M&A Source business sellers have overwhelmingly shared that confidentiality was their number one concern. So, why do business brokers not sign Non-Disclosure Agreements? Because ultimately disclosing confidential information is exactly what they are being hired to do.

Pitfalls Of Buying A Business With No Money Down: ..

5 | 04/02/2024

“Buy a cash flowing business with NO MONEY DOWN!” is being pitched by dozens of “guru’s” all over social media. In most cases they are selling courses or seminars and offer no assurance or guarantee of actually being able to deliver on their claims.

Asking Price Considerations

5 | 03/19/2024

Understanding the dynamics of pricing businesses for sale: Factors influencing whether to state an asking price.

Starting Up: Yelp! Tracked A Record Number Of New ..

01/26/2024

A swathe of fledgling entrepreneurs have taken the plunge and set up their own companies, with review site Yelp counting a record number of new business openings last year. All told, Yelp tallied a total of 762,200 new ventures in 2023, representing a 20% uptick in 2022.

Exploring Diverse Avenues: Funding Options For Bus..

5 | 01/25/2024

Acquiring a business can be a strategic move for entrepreneurs seeking growth, market expansion, or industry consolidation. However, one of the critical challenges in this endeavor is securing the necessary funds. In this article, we will delve into various means of funding a business acquisition, ranging from traditional financing to innovative alternatives.

Jeff Snell Receives The Lifetime Master Certified ..

01/03/2024

Jeff Snell, Principal Broker & Founder of ENLIGN Advisors, has achieved the highest level of Certification available in the Business Brokerage profession from the International Business Brokers Association.

Will AI Replace Business Brokers?

5 | 09/04/2023

AI, or 'Artificial Intelligence," is all the rage in business media. What can it do? What will it become? How will it disrupt business norms?

In this article, I address the aspects of business transactions that require experienced human involvement that cannot be replaced by AI in the foreseable future.

SBA Now Allows Sellers To Participate In Business ..

5 | 05/10/2023

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has recently made a significant change to the equity injection requirements for their loan programs. The SBA will now allow up to 50% of the equity injection (buyer down payment) to be provided in the form of seller financing. Seller financing is when the seller provides a portion of the financing to the buyer to help with the purchase of the business.

SBA Changes S.O.P To Allow For Partial Business Ac..

04/19/2023

Over the past few years, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has significantly changed its 7(a) loan program. One such change, which may surprise some business owners, is that buyers can now purchase less than 100% of a business with an SBA 7(a) guaranteed loan.

How The Libor To SOFR Rate Migration Will Impact B..

Jeff Snell | 04/18/2023

The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) has been the benchmark interest rate used globally for over 40 years.  However, LIBOR is scheduled to be phased out by the end of 2021, as the financial industry transitions to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR).

Welcome To Our New, Monthly Newsletter

04/11/2023

Since 2003, ENLIGN Advisors has successfully sold hundreds of main street and lower middle market businesses. 

This newsletter is exclusive to current business owners and those who aspire to be. Subscribers will find valuable content related to acquiring, growing and selling businesses.

Stock Vs. Asset Sale Transaction Structure Conside..

5 | 02/07/2023

In 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.

To view this Transaction Topics video, click the link below.

Preparing And Pricing A Business For Sale – 13 T..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/19/2023

No business is perfect, meaning that when selling your business, you will want to take inventory of the good, the bad and (if there is any) ugly as well for y

The Four Leading Causes Of Failed Business Acquisi..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/15/2023

Dwelling on failed acquisitions isn’t how we like to spend a lot of our time, but it’s important to learn from past transactions that didn’t

The Six Critical Steps To Successfully Buying Or S..

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.

Eight Critical Factors For Business Sellers To Avo..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 12/27/2022

  When selling an asset as valuable as most privately owned businesses it's worth investing some time and effort in researching the exit process to maximi

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

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

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 care an

Relevant Questions When Selling A Business

5 | 12/14/2022

  Choosing to sell your company is a big decision! You have invested a lot of time, money, and effort into starting, maintaining, and growing your company

Considerations When Buying A Business

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 that

Penny Wise Yet Pound Foolish - Mistakes Business S..

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 tr

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

How To Transfer Your Business To A Family Member

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

Why Is Confidentiality Vitally Important

10/06/2022

You should put maintaining confidentiality first and foremost in your mind when selling a business. Since 2012 when the first Market Pulse Survey was conducted confidentiality was reported as sellers largest concern when selling their business. The truth is that when confidentiality is violated and others find out that your company is for sale, business can be disrupted and transactions can subsequently fail. Let's examine the reasons for this.

Selling A Business Means You Should Expect The Une..

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 the re

Three Ways To Make Your Business Appealing To Buye..

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 preparin

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. Of cou

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 business bu

Telling The Story Of Your Business

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 seller is

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, if you

How Sellers Can Boost Their Levels Of Success

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 05/28/2022

Many buyers view a publicly-held company as virtually being an open book with at least a modest level of transparency, whereas privately-held companies reveal

Important Factors To Consider In Your Lease

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 05/14/2022

Due to the demanding nature of owning and running a business, certain things may occasionally be overlooked. Business owners frequently don't completely under

Three Red Flags For Business Sellers

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 transaction.

Five Questions To Ask Ahead Of Buying A Business

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 you w

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 material changes

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 the U

The Complexities Of Valuations

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/26/2022

A lot of training and experience goes into quality business valuations. A variety of complex factors are involved. Plus, there are certainly some subjective e

Through The Lens Of Business Buyers

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 as appe

"Only" 10,000 Hours To Become An Expert

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/12/2022

When 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 business, m

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 net t

ENLIGN Sells Artistic Tile & More

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/25/2021

Raleigh, NC – ENLIGN Business Brokers has served as intermediary in the sale of the Artistic Tile & More. ENLIGN, representing the sellers, Doris and

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 s

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

ENLIGN Sells Waraji Japanese Restaurant

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/16/2021

Raleigh, NC – ENLIGN Business Brokers has served as intermediary in the sale of the Waraji Japanese Restaurant. ENLIGN, representing the sellers, Masatosh

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 sma

ENLIGN Sells Nelson Distributing In San Antonio, T..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/01/2021

San Antonio, TX – Nelson Distributing, a nationally known company providing top quality POS and ECR products and accessories for small businesses, is unde

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. E

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 an

If The Business Listing Has Available Commercial P..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/26/2020

Here’s the set up… A business you are interested in is listed for sale for $900,000. You’ve completed your due diligence and it looks intere

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 t

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

Who Should Sign A NDA Or CA (Non-Disclosure Agreem..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/26/2020

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to require that a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) or Confidentiality Agreement (CA) – ND

ENLIGN Sells Longino Distributing In Statesville, ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/06/2020

Statesville, NC – Longino Distributing, a company providing top quality POS products and accessories for small businesses, serving the mid-Atlantic and So

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 o

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 si

How To Make Remote Teams Accountable

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 hom

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

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. T

The 3 Most Critical Issues In Buying Or Selling A ..

04/07/2020

As a business broker with offices in Fairhope, Alabama and Baton Rouge, Louisiana,  I’m often asked what the top critical issues are in buying or selling a business.  If the top three issues discussed below in the sale or purchase of a business are not properly addressed, then there is a good chance the transaction will fail.

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 Ga

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

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 Va

ENLIGN Represents Seller Of Outdoor Power Equipmen..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 07/31/2019

Raleigh, NC - ENLIGN Business Brokers has served as intermediary in the sale of Clay's Power Equipment Raleigh and Fuquay Varina Locations. ENLIGN, representin

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

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

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.

ENLIGN Represents Seller Of Patent In Travel And T..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/01/2019

Raleigh, NC - ENLIGN Business Brokers has served as intermediary in the sale of USPTO registered patent in travel and tourism technology space. ENLIGN, represen

ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By Mobile Enterta..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 05/28/2019

RALEIGH, NC - George Bradbury, CBI has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by the owner of a Mobile Entertainment Business to sell the busi

Embracing Technology To Boost Your Business

04/27/2019

Forbes author Keith Gregg’s, February 8, 2019 article, “Using Tech to Enhance and Sell a Business,” has a range of interesting ideas that bu

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

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 Gov

ENLIGN Represents American Art Editions In Sale Of..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 11/16/2018

Apex, NC - ENLIGN Business Brokers has served as intermediary in the sale of American Art Editions located in Apex, North Carolina. ENLIGN, representing Richard

ENLIGN Represents Skytel Systems In Sale Of Busine..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 11/07/2018

Cary, NC - ENLIGN Business Brokers has served as intermediary in the sale of Skytel Systems located in Cary, North Carolina. ENLIGN, representing Ahmad Eied as

ENLIGN Represents The Retreat In Sale Of Business ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/03/2018

DURHAM, NC - ENLIGN Business Brokers has served as intermediary in the sale of The Retreat located in The Retreat Durham's website. Keywords: ENLIGN, Business

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.

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

Is It Time To Become A Business Owner? 3 Questions..

07/24/2018

Many people know that owning a business isn't for them. But for others, the appeal and lure of owning their own business can be powerful indeed. If you are unce

ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By Lucrative Outd..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 07/17/2018

RALEIGH, NC - Jeff Snell, CM&AP, M&AMI, LCBI, ABI has announced that ENLIGN Advisors has been retained by the owners of a Lucrative Outdoor Power Equipm

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

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

ENLIGN Sells Window Genie Of Charlotte

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 05/09/2018

Cornelius, NC – Charlotte, NC – Joe Vagnone, an ENLIGN Business Broker based in Cornelius, NC is pleased to announce the lucrative sale of Window Ge

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 The unfor

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 represent

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 S

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 Cen

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

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. ENLIGN,

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 c

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-ol

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 tradi

Michael Fekkes Appointed To Chair Of Merger & Acqu..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 12/15/2017

NASHVILLE, TN - ENLIGN Advisors congratulates Michael Fekkes on being appointed as Chair of the Merger & Acquisition Source Communications Committee. We are

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 se

ENLIGN Retained By Coastal Beach Shop Conglomerate

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 11/11/2017

NASHVILLE, 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

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 i

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 als

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 owners

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

ENLIGN Sells Great Blooms Florist In Raleigh, NC

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 05/01/2017

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

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, Ch

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

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 if

Your Company’s Undocumented Worth

03/20/2017

The valuation is a major factor that influences the overall selling price of the property. Business appraisals are based upon a multitude of criteria and indisp

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 Busine

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 en

ENLIGN Becomes Title Sponsor For Educated Giving F..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/19/2017

RALEIGH, NC – Jeff Snell has announced that the firm has become the title sponsor for Educated Giving Foundation 2017. The next event is Wednesday, March

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. ENL

ENLIGN Retained By Computer Systems Integration Fi..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 02/01/2017

RALEIGH, 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 busines

ENLIGN Retained By A Restaurant And Bar On The Int..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/25/2017

North 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

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 Fr

ENLIGN Has Record Breaking 2016 Number Of Closings..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/01/2017

RALEIGH, NC – Jeff Snell has announced that ENLIGN has completed a record 2016 year in number of businesses sold. Additionally, In January 2017 the firm h

ENLIGN Facilitates New Owner For Charlotte-based R..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 12/08/2016

CHARLOTTE, NC – Charlotte based Moxie Cycling Company, http://www.moxiecycling.com, a cycling apparel company by and for women with moxie, is under new ow

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 provide

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 che

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

ENLIGN Sells Industrial Scale Distributor

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 11/10/2016

NASHVILLE, TN - Michael Fekkes, CBI, CEPA announces the sale of an Industrial Scale Distribution business in middle Tennessee. This twenty-five year-old busines

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 l

ENLIGN Retained By Large Middle Tennessee HVAC Com..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 11/03/2016

NASHVILLE, TN  - Michael Fekkes, CBI, CEPA has announced that the firm has been retained by a large heating ventilation & cooling firm to represent the

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

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

ENLIGN Sells Profitable Vintage Corvette Car Deale..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 08/30/2016

NASHVILLE, TN  - Michael Fekkes, CBI, CEPA announces the sale of a classic and vintage corvette dealer in middle Tennessee.  This eleven-year-old busi

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 t

Gregg Kunz Joins ENLIGN Advisors - Colorado

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 07/01/2016

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

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 Charlo

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.&nb

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 sho

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 o

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 t

The Confidentiality Myth

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/16/2016

When 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

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

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 bus

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

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 course

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,

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 busines

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

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

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, desser

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 bus

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 o

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 represe

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

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

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 own

ENLIGN Sells Nationally Recognized Hosting, SEO, &..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/20/2015

LAKE NORMAN, NC – Joe Vagnone has announced the successful sale of a locally owned, nationally recognized, professional marketing business specializing in

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 Associatio

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

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 resal

ENLIGN Retained By Fourth Durable Medical Equipmen..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 09/25/2015

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

ENLIGN Retained By Porsche Automotive Parts Recycl..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 08/28/2015

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

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

Congress Ends SBA Loan Shutdown By Raising Annual ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 07/28/2015

The Small Business Administration can resume lending to small businesses through its flagship 7(a) loan program now that Congress has raised the program’s

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

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 ma

ENLIGN Retained By A Second Online Equestrian Prod..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/22/2015

Raleigh, NC - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced that the firm has been retained to represent an online retailer of equestrian products.  The co

The Confidentiality Agreement

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/09/2015

When considering selling their companies, many owners become paranoid regarding the issue of confidentiality. They don't want anyone to know the company is for

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 bu

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 a

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 owne

Considering Selling? Some Important Questions

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 04/22/2015

Some 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

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

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. O

What Are Buyers Looking For In A Company?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/03/2015

It has often been said that valuing companies is an art, not a science. When a buyer considers the purchase of a company, three main things are almost always co

ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By North Carolina..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 02/25/2015

RALEIGH, N.C. – Michael Fekkes, a senior business broker with ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), has announced that the firm has been retained by a

ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By Independent Ca..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 02/15/2015

Raleigh, NC - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by a North Carolina Based Independent Carpet Cleaning

Buying (or Selling) A Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/08/2015

The following is some basic information for anyone considering purchasing a business. Is may also be of interest to anyone thinking of selling their business. T

Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI Receives Fellow Of The..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 11/20/2014

RALEIGH, NC - ENLIGN Business Brokers has announced that Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has received the prestigious Fellow of the IBBA Award from the Internat

ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By Bed & Breakfas..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 11/05/2014

Raleigh, NC - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by a North Carolina Based Bed & Breakfast, Barn a

TBJ Reports ENLIGN Negotiated Highest Multiple Bus..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/31/2014

RALEIGH, NC - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced that the Triangle Business Journal reported on October 31st 2014 that ENLIGN Business Brokers negoti

Selling A Business: How Long Does It Take?

10/08/2014

A recent survey revealed that the average time between listing and sale was 9 months. Why does it take so long to sell a business?  Price and terms a

Selling Your Business? Expect The Unexpected!

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/08/2014

According to the experts, a business owner should lay the groundwork for selling at about the same time as he or she first opens the door for business. Great ad

ENLIGN Business Brokers Sells Self Service Day Spa

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 09/30/2014

RALEIGH, NC - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced the successful sale of a self service day spa located in Raleigh, NC. ENLIGN, representing the sell

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, represent

What Is The Value Of Your Business? It All Depends..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/04/2014

The initial response to the question in the title really should be: “Why do you want to know the value of your business?” This response is not inten

ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By Commercial Pac..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 05/15/2014

Raleigh, NC - Michael Fekkes, CBI, CEPA has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by a Southeastern Commercial Packaging Company to represent

Creating Value In Privately Held Companies

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 05/05/2014

“As shocking as it may sound, I believe that most owners of middle market private companies do not really know the value of their company and what it take

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

The Pre-Sale Business Tune-Up

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/27/2014

Owners are often asked, "do you think you will ever sell your business?" The answer varies from, "when I can get my price" to "never" to "I don't really know" t

Can You Really Afford To Sell?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 12/17/2013

In many cases, the sale of a small company is “event” driven. That is, the reason for sale is often an event such as a health decline or illness, di

Surprises CEOs Face When Selling Their Companies

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/30/2013

Surprise #1: Substantial Time Commitment In the real estate business, once the owner engages the broker there is very little for the owner to do until the broke

Company Weaknesses

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 09/16/2013

Take two seemingly identical companies with very similar financials, but one of the companies was worth substantially more than the other company. One company w

ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By An Upscale Flo..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 09/05/2013

Raleigh, NC – Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by an Upscale Florist located in North Carolina

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. ENLIG

ENLIGN Business Brokers Celebrates 10 Years Of Ser..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 08/24/2013

Raleigh, NC - Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has announced the companies ten year anniversary of assisting buyers and sellers of privately held companies. "Ove

Buying Or Selling A Business: The External View

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 07/10/2013

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

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

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 vendors

Jeff Snell Appointed To IBBA Credentialing Committ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 02/27/2013

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

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

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 volu

Jeff Snell Appointed To M&A Source Membership Comm..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 11/28/2012

Jeff Snell, M&AMI, CBI, ABI has been appointed to the M&A Source Membership Committee. Membership in the M&A Source is voluntary. Membership fees an

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 gro

Is This The Right Time To Sell?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

"Whatever the reason, there should be something other than dollars that motivates you to explore a sale. After all, if it weren't more valuable to own the busin

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 pot

Common Seller Questions

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

How 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 is

A Selling Memorandum

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

A 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

The Confidentiality Myth

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

When 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 employe

The Anatomy Of A Deal

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

The following might be a subtitle for this true account of how one deal was put together: "In spite of everything, you need only one buyer - the right one!" (Al

Confidentiality Agreements

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

"Confidentiality Agreement - A pact that forbids buyers, sellers, and their agents in a given business deal from disclosing information about the transaction to

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 lender

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 peo

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 low

Considerations When Selling...Or Buying

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Important questions to ask when looking at a business...or preparing to have your business looked at by prospective buyers.•What’s for sale? What&rsq

How's Your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Your first question may be, “Just what is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?” We see CSR demonstrated in a variety of ways in areas such as: TH

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 c

Selling: What Does An Intermediary Expect From You

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

If you are seriously considering selling your company, you have no doubt considered using the services of an intermediary. You probably have wondered what you c

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 i

Points To Ponder For Sellers

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Who best understands my business? When interviewing intermediaries to represent the sale of your firm, it is important that you discuss your decision process fo

How Does Your Company Rate?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Valuation of private companies is much more subjective than public companies because there is no free trading marketplace for the private companies’ stock

What Sellers Don't Expect When Selling Their Compa..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

In the proverbial “perfect world,” business owners would plan three to five years ahead to sell their companies. But, as one industry expert has sug

When Is A Company In Trouble?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Companies 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 focus

What Are Your Company's Weaknesses?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Every 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 h

Keys To Improving The Value Of Your Company

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

The 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 p

Is Your Company Hiding An "Orphan"?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Does your business have an orphan product or service that is doing okay, but doesn’t seem to fit into your core business? Many companies, private equity g

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

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.&n

Does Your Company Have Pricing Power?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

If Starbucks raised the price of a cappuccino, sales most likely would not be affected. If your attorney raised his or her hourly rate, would you switch law fir

What Do The Following Companies Have In Common?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

This is just a partial list: Church’s Chicken, Uno Chicago Grill, Charlie Brown’s, Domino’s Pizza, Burger King, Cinnabon, Sizzler. The first r

Selling: Do You Need A Fairness Opinion?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Much has been written about “fairness opinions” due to the financial manipulations among companies such as Enron, Tyco and others. The conflict in t

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 gav

The Key Ingredient To Selling Your Company

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Business Appraisers, before beginning an assignment, like to know the purpose of the appraisal. Usually the assignment demands “bullet proof” docume

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 b

Do You Really Want To Sell Your Company?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Sellers 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 a

Prior To Closing -- Red Flags From The Seller's Vi..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Buyers are expected to perform a thorough due diligence on both the business and the seller(s). However, many sellers don’t do an extensive due diligence

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 c

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 you

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 bette

Under-Reporting Comes Under Fire

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

What is the true income of an independent business? This is a question of interest to many parties--including prospective buyers, investors, and lenders--but no

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 s

Be A Winning Seller: Good Negotiation Is The Key

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

You've made the big decision to put your business on the market. Your reasons for selling are valid, carefully-considered, and "good" - the kind that won't make

What Every Seller Should Know

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 represent

Strong Selling Points: Let Your Strengths Work For..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

"Independent business owner" is a phrase with two meanings. Of course, it means being the owner of an independent business. But another way to look at "independ

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 and

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 Bu

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-t

Don't Sell Before You're Ready

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

The buyer and seller have both agreed on the sale price and the terms of the transaction. Everyone appears satisfied. As the day of closing approaches, the sell

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 busine

A Seller's Checklist Of Do's And Don'ts

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Do have all of your business documentation ready. Everything starts with it. Don't underestimate the value of your business. Owners of privately held businesse

A Few Things To Consider

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Buyers 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 an

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 busi

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 represent

Selling Your Business -- What's The Reason?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

There was a study done, years ago, that showed that the reason businesses were for sale had a direct relationship to its probability of sale.   R

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, re

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 selle

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 deci

Where Your Business Is Located Can Affect Its Pric..

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 pric

What's Selling Now?

06/27/2012

A recent survey revealed the following percentage breakdown of last year’s business sales by business types. The information was furnished by business bro

Unreported Income:

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

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, wh

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 q

Selling Price Defined

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

When the time comes to sell your business, what makes up the selling price. What is it that you are selling and the buyer is buying? It is important that the se

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 &ldquo

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 othe

Why Sellers Won't Sell

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

A recent survey asked leading business brokers and intermediaries: What is the seller’s biggest obstacle to selling the business? In other words, why do b

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 o

Are You Ready To Sell?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

What a "loaded" question you may think, but the reality is that almost no business owner and their business reach the qualifications of "Ready to Sell" without

Confidentiality Agreement - What Is It ?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Confidentiality Agreement - A pact that forbids buyers, sellers, and their agents in a given business deal from disclosing information about the transaction to

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 –

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

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,

Negotiating The Price Gap Between Buyers And Selle..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Sellers generally desire all-cash transactions; however, oftentimes partial seller financing is necessary in typical middle market company transactions. Further

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 b

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

What Is A Company Worth?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

This question can only be answered by addressing other related questions, specifically: Who’s asking and for what purpose? From the perspective of the own

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:

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 she

A Different Look At Valuing Your Company

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Is there pricing elasticity? What's proprietary? What's the company's competitive advantage? Status of employment agreements and non-competes?  Post-Acquis

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 willi

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 tax

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 to

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 ser

The Independent Contractor Revisited

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

As 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.

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

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 rep

Dispelling A Buyer Myth

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/27/2012

Most prospective business buyers really don't know from the outset the exact type of business they want to buy. Experienced business brokers and intermediaries

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 from the one of yesterday. Today's buyer is not a risk-tak

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

How Are Businesses Priced?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/10/2012

Generally, at the outset, a prospective seller will ask the business broker what he or she thinks the business will sell for. The business broker usually explai

What Happens When I Find A Business I Want To Buy?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/10/2012

When you find a business, the business broker will be able to answer many of your questions immediately or will research them for you. Once you get your prelimi

Why Should I Go To A Business Broker?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/10/2012

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

What Can Business Brokers Do - And, What Can't The..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/10/2012

Business brokers are the professionals who will facilitate the successful sale of your business. It is important that you understand just what a professional bu

What Can I Do To Help Sell My Business?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/10/2012

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

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

Charles Milam Awarded IBBA Certified Business Inte..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 01/04/2012

== FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ==   1-4-2012 Another ENLIGN Business Broker Awarded Certified Business Intermediary Designation Charles Milam Awarded Certified

Are You Thinking Of Selling Your Business In 2012?

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 12/22/2011

  By BARBARA TAYLOR / New York Times Putting a price on business. Is it 2012 yet? From where I sit, the Great Recession has felt like the movie

Selling A Business Doesn

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 12/11/2011

Most business owners mistakenly believe that they should only sell their business when they are ready to retire. While that is certainly one option, the option

ENLIGN Represents Durable Medical Equipment Firm I..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 11/30/2011

== FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE == 11-30-2011 RALEIGH - ENLIGN Business Brokers has acted as intermediary in the sale of a durable medical equipment firm located in Ra

When NOT To Hire A Business Broker

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 11/21/2011

Many words have been written about why you should hire a business broker (including by me) but when I searched online for why not to hire a business broker ever

Surveying The Family Business

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/31/2011

Findings from a recent nationwide survey offer a fresh look at family business* in the US today. Finding 1. Only one quarter (24%) of family business owners do

Charles N. (Chuck) Russitano, CPA Joins ENLIGN Bus..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/17/2011

== FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE == Charles N. Russitano, CPA Joins ENLIGN Business Brokers Local Business Brokerage Adds New Broker to Experienced Team Raleigh, N.C.-

ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By Unique Musical..

08/31/2011

August 31, 2011 == FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE == Business Brokerage Firm Signs North Carolina Based Internet Retailer Business as New Listing RALEIGH, N.C.

Robert Amos Joins ENLIGN Business Brokers

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 07/01/2011

Local Business Brokerage Adds New Broker to Experienced Team Raleigh, N.C.- Jeff Snell, CBI, ABI and Principal Broker of ENLIGN Business Brokers, a firm represe

ENLIGN Business Brokers Lists Overhead Crane Manuf..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 06/26/2011

Michael Fekkes, CBI has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by a Southeastern Crane Manufacturing company to represent them in the sale of

ENLIGN Business Brokers Lists Durable Medical Equi..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 05/29/2011

Business Brokerage Firm Signs North Carolina Business As New Listing RALEIGH, N.C. - Jeff Snell has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by

Patrick Baker Joins ENLIGN Business Brokers

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/30/2011

Local Business Brokerage Adds New Broker to Experienced Team Raleigh, N.C.- Jeff Snell, CBI, ABI and Principal Broker for ENLIGN Business Brokers, a firm repres

ENLIGN Business Brokers Secures Engagement To Prod..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/19/2011

Local Business Brokerage Awarded Offering Memorandum Project Nashville, TN - Michael Fekkes, CBI has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by

ENLIGN Business Brokers Lists Franchised Frame And..

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

Charles Milam Joins ENLIGN Business Brokers

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/04/2011

Local Business Brokerage Adds New Broker to Experienced Team Raleigh, N.C.- Jeff Snell, CBI, ABI and Principal Broker for ENLIGN Business Brokers, a firm repres

ENLIGN Business Brokers Lists West Coast Language ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 02/23/2011

Local Business Brokerage Lists Translation Firm for Sale Nashville, TN - Michael Fekkes, CBI has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by a w

ENLIGN Business Brokers Provides Consulting Servic..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 02/21/2011

Local Business Brokerage Provides Acquisition Consulting Nashville, TN - Michael Fekkes, CBI has announced that ENLIGN Business Brokers has been retained by the

ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained By Personal Train..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 02/22/2008

RALEIGH, N.C. – Jeff Snell, principal broker for ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), has announced that the firm has been retained by a franchised p

ENLIGN Business Brokers Coordinates Sale Of Sunnys..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 04/04/2007

== FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE == 4-4-2007 ENLIGN Business Brokers Coordinates Sale of Sunnyside Tanning Salons RALEIGH – ENLIGN Business Brokers has acted

ENLIGN Business Brokers Sells Client Firm D'Lites ..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 03/27/2006

ENLIGN Business Brokers has acted as intermediary in the sale of D'Lites Ice Cream of Cary to Sharon Sullivan of Dip & Serve Ice Cream Parlor, Inc. ENLIGN,

ENLIGN Business Brokers Signs Two Location Special..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 11/03/2005

The owner of two Capital area specialty jewelry stores has signed an exclusive seller representation agreement with ENLIGN Business Brokers located in Raleigh,

ENLIGN Signs Local Commercial Printer

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 12/05/2003

ENLIGN Business Brokers has been selected to provide valuation, marketing and listing services by the owneship group of a Triangle area commercial printing firm

ENLIGN Business Brokerage Joins International Busi..

ENLIGN DEAL TEAM | 10/29/2003

ENLIGN Business Brokerage is proud to announce it