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You have worked the deal for nine months. The seller is in Colorado, the buyer is a private equity group out of Chicago, and the deal is a stock purchase with a slice of rollover equity. Diligence is done, your success fee is papered, and your firm sits squarely inside the 2023 federal M&A broker […]
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For more than 30 years, I spent my career helping entrepreneurs buy and sell businesses. I sat across the table from thousands of owners discussing valuation, growth, succession planning, and exits. Over time, after enough transactions and enough experience, you start believing you have seen every situation imaginable. Then I found myself on the other […]
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Restaurant franchise transactions represent a distinct segment of the lower middle market. While they benefit from established brands, standardized systems, and consistent consumer demand, they introduce structural complexities not typically present in independent business sales. Franchisor oversight, lease dependencies, and nuanced financial reporting create multiple points of friction that can disrupt otherwise viable transactions. For […]
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It is unfortunate but true that approximately 65% of small businesses do not have good financials that properly reflect gross income, operating expenses, and net profit. This creates many negative issues when it comes time to sell the business. The question is whether or not the business is salable. So when a business owner makes […]
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The Business Intermediary Education Fund (BIEF), in collaboration with the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), M&A Source, Shane Hansen, and numerous industry supporters, is pleased to announce that three additional states have adopted specific mergers and acquisitions (M&A) relief measures. The newly adopted states include: Wisconsin — Administrative Code, M&A Broker Exemption effective March 1, 2026 Alabama […]
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Former IBBA chairman Fred Zirkle’s new book has been winning five-star reviews on Amazon. In the book, “Creating a Purposeful Life: Awakening to Freedom Through Values, Emotional Mastery, and Spiritual Clarity” Fred challenges the conventional definition of success. His message is clear: achievement alone is not enough. “After building and selling businesses valued in the […]
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Independence, OH – June 4, 2026 – The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), the world’s largest professional trade association for Business Brokers, proudly announced the recipients of its top individual performance awards during the 2026 IBBA Annual Conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “These awards recognize the exceptional accomplishments of Business Brokers who helped business owners […]
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Minneapolis, MN – May 31, 2026 – The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), the world’s largest professional association for business brokers, is proud to announce the induction of Steve Wain, LCBI, Fellow of the IBBA and John Johnson, LCBI, Fellow of the IBBA into the IBBA Hall of Fame, one of the organization’s highest honors. […]
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IN THIS ISSUE: “Building the Future of Our Profession, Together” Letter from the 2026 IBBA Chair. Plus, The Human Factor, Delegation of Management, Blind Spots in Main Street, and More!
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