If you are thinking about selling your business in 2026, the tax landscape has shifted dramatically, and mostly in your favor. Understanding the tax implications of selling a business right now is more important than ever, because the rules changed in ways that create real planning opportunities for owners who act on them. Here is […]
Tax Implications of Selling a Business in 2026 Read More »
The impact of tariffs and small business valuations in 2026 has become one of the most urgent topics for business owners considering a sale, merger, or acquisition. At CGK Business Sales, we have watched a year of dramatic tariff reversals create both anxiety and opportunity in the lower and middle market. From the Supreme Court’s
Tariffs and Small Business Valuations in 2026: How Tariff Whiplash Is Reshaping M&A Read More »
The escalating conflict in Iran has driven crude oil prices past $100 per barrel for the first time in years, sending shockwaves through global markets and forcing businesses of every size to reassess their cost structures. For owners of small and lower-middle-market companies, the connection between rising oil prices and small business acquisitions may not
Recent turbulence in technology and software stocks has sparked renewed debate about how artificial intelligence will reshape entire industries. As public investors reassess valuations and risk, the conversation around AI stock market selloff and small business acquisitions is becoming increasingly relevant. When volatility shakes confidence in public equities, some capital begins searching for assets with
AI Stock Market Selloff and Small Business Acquisitions in 2026 Read More »
Understanding buyer priorities in 2026 M&A will be one of the most important factors influencing how, when, and at what value small and lower-middle-market business owners are able to exit. As strategic and financial buyers adjust their acquisition strategies in response to changing economic conditions, sellers who recognize these shifts early will be better positioned
Buyer Priorities in 2026 M&A: Why Strategic and Financial Buyers Are Shifting Read More »
Private equity is not just pursuing big deals anymore. The shift toward buying smaller companies has become one of the most important trends shaping the 2026 M&A landscape. For owners of small and lower middle market businesses, understanding private equity interest in small businesses is essential to positioning your company for a successful exit. This
Private Equity Interest in Small Businesses: What It Means for 2026 Read More »
Selling a business is rarely just about timing or finding the right buyer. It is about being ready for the moment when opportunity appears. For small and lower middle market business owners, proper business sale preparation is the single most reliable way to increase buyer interest, shorten the deal cycle, and create true competition among
Business Sale Preparation: How Readiness Drives Multiple Offers Read More »
When it comes time to sell your business, not all buyers are created equal. The type of buyer, strategic or financial, has a major impact on how much they’ll pay, how they’ll structure the deal, and what your post-sale life might look like. For small and lower-middle-market business owners, knowing this difference is essential to
Strategic vs Financial Buyers: Understanding the Difference Read More »
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 a business must be a
Why the First Buyer Isn’t Always the Best Buyer Read More »
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 what a recent PayPal survey
AI and Small Business Valuation: Profitable Tech Strategies for Business Owners Read More »
