25 Situations You’ll Use a Business Valuation In
25 Situations You’ll Use a Business Valuation In Business valuations can be used for so much more than selling your company. As a small business owner, you recognize the importance of staying current with market trends, industry forecasts, and the state of our economy so that you can prepare for anything. Planning ahead is a […]
How Long Does It Take to Sell A Business?
How Long Does It Take to Sell A Business? Once the value of a company is determined, it can take anywhere from 6-8 months to sell. If this is the first time selling your business, you probably have a few initial questions before moving forward with the process. One of these questions is something that is […]
Successful Custom Cabinet Manufacturer, Millwork on 31st, Sold to New Owner by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions
Successful Custom Cabinet Manufacturer, Millwork on 31st, Sold to New Owner by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Viking Mergers & Acquisitions has successfully completed the sale of Millwork on 31st, a successful and well-known custom cabinet manufacturer serving clients in the Charlotte area. Viking M&A is one of the most reputable business brokerage firms in the […]
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions Announces the Sale of Disaster Restorations
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, an m&a firm serving middle market businesses in the Southeast, has successfully completed the sale of Disaster Restorations, a general contracting company specializing in emergency disaster and recovery solutions. Disaster Restorations was founded by successful business entrepreneur Tim Montgomery over 20 years ago and has served clients in the Carolinas ever […]
Securing the Best Price for Your Advertising Agency
Securing the Best Price for Your Advertising Agency The advertising industry is positioned for extreme growth, making it the perfect time to sell. The United States is currently the largest advertising market in the world. Vast changes in technology and social media has significantly influenced consumers as the advertising industry continues to grow nationwide. Advertising […]
5 Ways to Build Value in an Auto Repair Shop Before Selling
5 Ways to Build Value in an Auto Repair Shop Before Selling Every auto shop owner needs to be aware of these 5 value-boosting tips. Auto repair shops are one of the most frequently sought-after businesses for entrepreneurs looking to invest. Due to stability and consumer demand, auto repair shops make great business ventures for […]
Morningstar Waste Services Acquired by Liberty Waste Services as M&A Activity Soars in South Carolina
The M&A market in South Carolina continues to see an uptick in activity as Rock Hill-based waste management company, Morningstar Waste Services, was acquired by Liberty Waste Services late last week. The transaction was facilitated by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, a M&A firm that has been serving middle market business owners in the Carolinas for […]
4 Ways to Boost the Value of a Rubber Manufacturing Firm
4 Ways to Boost the Value of a Rubber Manufacturing Firm Make sure you take these 4 steps to increase the value of your firm prior to selling. As the manufacturing industry continues to pick up speed, the time to own a manufacturing business has never been better. American manufacturing is one of the largest […]
Planning Your Exit: Selling an Event Management Business
Planning Your Exit: Selling an Event Management Business The event management industry is poised for extreme growth, making the perfect time to sell. Most of us do not think too far into what goes on behind the scenes at the events we attend, but in reality, there is a trillion dollar industry working overtime to create […]
The Roadmap to Selling a Travel Agency
The Roadmap to Selling a Travel Agency It’s never too early to explore options for selling your travel agency. 2015 has been a fantastic year for mergers and acquisitions. Low interest rates, ease of access to capital and a growing exodus from Corporate America has given way to a new class of entrepreneurs looking for healthy […]
4 Steps to Selling a Plastics Manufacturing Business
4 Steps to Selling a Plastics Manufacturing Business Plastic manufacturing businesses are in high demand due to positive trends and growth predictions. As manufacturing makes its move back to American soil, the time to own a manufacturing business has never been better. Manufacturing is one of the largest and most profitable industries in America, employing over […]
Little Trucking Solutions Sold by Viking Mergers
Little Trucking Solutions of China Grove, NC has been sold by Phil Hagey and Greg Ponder of Viking Mergers & Acquisitions. After having only been on the market for 3 days, the husband and wife team of Little Trucking were ecstatic to receive an offer on their business. “We are very excited about the buyer, […]
Preventing Seller’s Remorse when Selling a Business
Preventing Seller’s Remorse when Selling a Business The best way to treat Seller’s Remorse is to prevent it. Here’s how. We’ve seen it happen to dozens of seasoned entrepreneurs. You’ve decided to sell your business and after finding the perfect buyer and navigating the entire M&A process, it’s time to close. You sign the final documents […]
How to get the Best Price for your Metal Fabrication Business
How to get the Best Price for your Metal Fabrication Business These four steps can help you get the best price for your metal manufacturing business. Manufacturing is one the largest and most profitable industries in America, supporting an estimated 17.6 million jobs and contributing over $1,966,495,000,000 to our GDP. Our Manufacturing sector is the […]
Financing a Down Payment when Buying a Business
Financing a Down Payment when Buying a Business Don’t let a down payment deter you from buying the business of your dreams. If you’ve been exploring the idea of purchasing a business, the question of “how am I going to pay for this?” has probably crossed your mind. While every business sale is unique, the majority […]
SBA Financing Checklist: What You Need & How to Get Approved
SBA Financing Checklist: What You Need & How to Get Approved Our SBA Financing Checklist can help ease the loan process when buying a business. So, you have decided you would like to run your own business – now what? The process of purchasing a business can be overwhelming to first timers; there are legal and […]
Carolina Landscape Solutions Sold by Phil Hagey of Viking M&A
Carolina Landscape Solutions, a landscape supplier retailer located in Gastonia, NC, has been sold by Phil Hagey of Viking Mergers & Acquisitions. In business for over 17 years, Carolina Landscape Solutions primarily sold top soil, sand, mulch, gravel, decorative aggregate, crossties, and other landscape design items. The husband and wife team have decided to retire and […]
Getting Your Food Processing Business Ready for Sale
Getting Your Food Processing Business Ready for Sale These 4 steps can help increase the value of your Food Manufacturing Business. American Manufacturing is not only one of the biggest industries within the United States economy, but also one of the most profitable and largest markets in the entire world. The U.S. Manufacturing sector is the 2nd […]
Getting the Best Sales Price for a Property Management Firm
Getting the Best Sales Price for a Property Management Firm These 4 simple steps can dramatically increase the value of your Property Management firm. Over the course of our 19 years completing M&A transactions in the Southeast, we have often been asked, “What types of businesses are buyers interested in? What industries are the easiest to sell?”. […]
How to Secure the Highest Price when Selling your Childcare Center
How to Secure the Highest Price when Selling your Childcare Center Even if you’re not thinking about selling, these steps can help you prepare for your future. The idea of selling the childcare center that you have worked hard to build may be difficult to fathom, but chances are that if you are reading this, […]