CGK Business Sales Blog

The Temptation of the First Offer For many business owners, the moment a buyer shows interest feels like a huge relief. After years of hard work, someone is finally willing to put money on the table. That excitement often leads owners to believe that the first buyer offer when selling ...

As we move further into 2025, business owners are asking what growth will actually look like—not just growth for growth’s sake, but smart expansion, the right talent, and using e-commerce to win more customers. The landscape has shifted: inflation pressures, changing consumer behavior, supply chain adjustments, and tech advances mean ...

When it comes to selling a business, many owners believe that factors that affect business valuation are limited to SDE or adjusted EBITDA and a relevant multiple. In reality, buyers assess much more than the bottom line. The most valuable businesses demonstrate stability, leadership depth, diversified revenue, and more. Below ...

1. Going to Market Without a Proper Valuation One of the most common — and costly — mistakes to avoid when selling a business is skipping a professional valuation. Too many owners either guess at what their business is worth or rely on rules of thumb, online calculators, or hearsay ...

Powell’s Jackson Hole Pivot: A Possible September Rate Cut At the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium last week, Chair Jerome Powell suggested that the Fed may begin easing rates as early as the September 2025 meeting. His remarks pointed to slowing job growth and a cooling economy, indicating that the ...

For owners of small and lower-middle-market businesses, navigating the intersection of AI and small business valuation isn’t about chasing the latest tech buzz—it’s about deploying tools that materially boost profitability, efficiency, and future resilience. Across a wide range of industries—from retail to professional services—small business owners are starting to realize ...

Economic Shifts Every Small Business Owner Should Be Watching For small and lower-middle-market companies, economic uncertainty and tariffs have become defining factors in strategic decision-making. In the past, business owners could reasonably predict costs, supply chain timelines, and customer demand with enough accuracy to make confident long-term plans. Today, however, ...

When preparing to sell your business, determining its value is one of the most critical—and often complex—steps. An accurate valuation helps you, as a seller, show potential buyers the actual value of your business.  Working with skilled business brokers like CGK Business Sales makes the process smoother. They help your ...

Selling your business can open the door to exciting new opportunities—whether that means embarking on a fresh venture or finally taking that long-deserved retirement. But it’s rarely as simple as signing a contract and handing over the keys. For small to mid-sized business owners, selling is a complex process, one ...

Receiving an offer for your business is a significant milestone, but it’s just the beginning of the negotiation process. Securing the best deal requires thoroughly understanding buyer motivations, market conditions, and effective negotiation strategies. At CGK Business Sales, we guide business owners through the intricacies of deal-making to maximize the ...