IBBA MARKETPULSE: Q2, 2023
SURVEY REPORT Q2 2023 The quarterly IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse Survey was created to gain an accurate understanding of the market conditions for businesses being sold in Main Street (values $0-$2MM) and the lower middle market (values $2MM -$50MM). View the full report here
IBBA: NATIONAL MAINSTREET SMALL BUSINESS RESEARCH STUDY
IBBA commissioned Mindspot Research to conduct a national study among Mainstreet Small Business Owners to help IBBA Business Brokers better understand the mindset of Small Business Owners and the journey to selling their businesses. View the report here
IBBA MARKETPULSE: Q1, 2021
While retirement still leads as the number one reason sellers go to market, burnout jumped as a leading reason 27% of sellers went to market. The number of sellers citing health issues (15%) is also higher than previous surveys, suggesting the pandemic has taken a heavy toll on business owners. In addition, 7% of sellers […]
How to establish the proper multiple of SDE and justify the valuation.

Justifying your small business valuation is crucial. There is a substantial amount of real world comparable data available from both Pratt Stats and Biz Comps. This data in addition to over twenty years experience provide us with a real world indication of the market value of a business as a multiple of seller’s discretionary earnings […]
Section 1202: A Big Deal for Small Business
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Market Pulse | Q4 2019 by IBBA and M&A Source

Market Outlook Positive for 2020 Valuations for small and medium businesses held strong in 2019, remaining at or above market peaks. In the past year, median multiples never varied more than 0.2 points in any market sector, and Q4 2019 ended on par with the year prior. Generally, business brokers and M&A advisors expect more […]
Success to Significance: Starting a New Future after the Business Exit

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The Battle of Basis – Is Your Representation Equipped to Come Out On Top?

Published By The Center for Financial , Legal & Tax Planning, Inc. Roman A. Basi, President of The Center, is an Attorney, CPA, Real Estate Broker, and Title Insurance Agent. Roman speaks and advises The Center’s clientele on such matters as Business Law, Succession, Estate & Tax Planning and Real Estate. Dr. Bart A. Basi, […]
Tip For Maximizing Business Value

Tip #25 Burying excessive personal expenses in the business financials can lower business value! The most popular method of valuing a business uses a multiple of earnings over a period of years. Business owners should be aware of that while attempting to reduce the bottom line with personal expenses to minimize taxes. Though there are […]
Pitch Book Q3 2017 $25m and above

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