Top 5 Growing Business Industries in Charleston, SC in 2023
At Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, we help people all over the Southeast as they prepare to exit a business or acquire a new one. Whether you’re looking for a business or a buyer, the Charleston, South Carolina, area should be on your shortlist. Last year’s 2022 Top States for Doing Business report from Area Development […]
The Power of the Pivot: Is Your Business Recession-Proof?
I speak regularly these days with business owners and buyers who have concerns about the market, and specifically, about how their business might fare in a potential recession. I have many examples I can share with them about the businesses Viking is currently selling and what makes them recession-resistant; but in addition to that, I […]
What Happens to Cash When Selling a Business?
We receive many questions about various aspects of selling a business, from valuation methods to taxes on selling a business to when to tell employees you are selling. Another important consideration: “What happens to cash when selling a business?” Normally, cash is not included as an asset when selling a business. This means the business […]
Selling a Construction Business in Charleston, S.C.
If you are considering selling a construction business in Charleston, South Carolina, you will want to account for a few important factors. Some apply regardless of your industry or location, but some factors specifically apply to selling a construction company in Charleston. Our decades of experience buying and selling businesses in more than twenty-five industries […]
Selling a Business in Charleston: My Personal Experience
As a business owner, one often considers when to sell. When I owned my three companies, I started considering this about seven years into ownership. At that time, I knew I had to focus on mission-critical items to ensure I sold for top dollar when I did decide to take that next step. For the […]
The #1 Question Business Owners are Asking
It’s been a challenging season for many businesses. Here at Viking, we are getting asked a lot of questions about how to navigate the current markets. The most common question being asked: “I want to sell my business but is now a good time?” We love this question because it’s a very important one to […]
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Announces Expansion of Their Charleston, South Carolina Office
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Announces Expansion of Their Charleston, South Carolina Office Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, a well-known business brokerage firm serving businesses in the Southeast, has officially announced the expansion of their Charleston, South Carolina office. Ben Knight, Managing Partner of Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Charleston, recently announced the expansion. “As we continue to […]
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Charleston Joins Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Charleston Joins Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Charleston, a business brokerage firm representing business owners in the Low Country, has officially become a member of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1773, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is distinguished as the first municipal Chamber […]
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Charleston Sponsors Sanders-Clyde Elementary Bike Reveal Hosted by Going Places Non-Profit Organization
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Charleston Sponsors Sanders-Clyde Elementary Bike Reveal Hosted by Going Places Non-Profit Organization Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Charleston, a reputable business brokerage firm serving business owners in the Southeast United States, will be sponsoring the 2019 Sanders-Clyde Elementary Bike Reveal hosted by Going Places, a non-profit organization focused on helping disadvantaged children […]
How to Prepare the Sale of Your Charleston-Based Business
How to Prepare the Sale of Your Charleston-based Business What do you need to focus on to ensure you get the very best price for your Charleston-based business when you do sell? You’ve always worked hard, toiling for years in the corporate world. While you made a decent salary, you realized there was a […]
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Expands to Charleston, South Carolina
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, a well-known M&A firm serving business owners in the Southeast, is pleased to announce their expansion to Charleston, South Carolina. As part of this effort, they have partnered with Ben Knight to open a new office to serve the Low Country. As Managing Partner, Knight understands the importance of providing quality […]