M&A Industry Trends: What Sectors Have the Best-Selling Businesses?
Mergers and acquisitions are generally most common in the technology, healthcare, financial services, and retail sectors. But some industries —…
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…
An Adventure in Acquisition Entrepreneurship
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Ken Massey, owner of Autumnwood Designs, to discuss his experience as…
Business Advisor Highlight: Raleigh, NC
At age 14, Devak Patel began working for his father. Their family owned multiple Dairy Queen franchises, and Devak recalls…
Buying a Business for the First Time – See how Viking Mergers helped Shaun Jacobson purchase his first business
When it comes to buying a business for the first time, most people realize that there is a lot that…
What is an Earnout? What is a Seller Note? Protections to Consider When Selling a Business
When selling a business, the purchase price can be paid in several ways. Receiving the entire purchase price in cash…
Ask These 2 Questions Before Buying a Business or Starting a New Business in 2022
With the start of a new year comes the opportunity to dream new dreams, set new goals, and revisit old…
WATCH: How Viking Mergers Helped Rick Vaal Sell His Manufacturing Business
For nearly 30 years, Rick Vaal had been working hard for decades building up The Lab Zone. The Lab Zone…
When The Money DOES Matter: Why You Should Use a Business Broker
The saying is true: money can’t buy happiness. On the other hand, as my father says, “Money isn’t everything, but…
How to Buy a Business: 5 Tips for First Time Business Buyers
When you sense the urge of entrepreneurship, you may want to start a new business. But that is not your…