Buying a business can be one of the most rewarding moves of your life—but it’s also one of the most complex. Whether you’re looking for a career change, a way to be your own boss,...
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Letting Go to Level Up: How Reducing Owner Dependency Increases Business Value
As a business broker, one of the most common challenges I encounter when preparing a business sale is owner dependency. Too often, the owner is the business, the face, the decision-maker, the technician, and the...
No Two Deals Are The Same: Lessons From a First-Time Buyer and Seller
I recently closed on the sale of a business for one of my clients. It was a smaller transaction, under $1 million dollars. This was the first-time the seller had ever sold a business and...
From Business Owner to Broker: My Journey into the World of Business Brokerage
Throughout my working life I never aspired to being a Business Broker – I didn’t even know it was potential job opportunity! Here's how it happened, and why I am now passionate about helping other...
Case Study: Successful Sale of Canmore Lube & Muffler
When it comes to selling a business, finding the right buyer and structuring a deal that benefits both parties is key. In this case, Alberta Business Sales (ABS) successfully facilitated the sale of well-established automotive...
Top 5 Reasons to Sell Your Business in 2025 - Especially if You're in Alberta
Let’s face it — today’s economic landscape is anything but predictable. Inflation, interest ratefluctuations, geopolitical tensions, and shifting consumer behaviours have all left Canadianbusiness owners wondering what the future holds. For many entrepreneurs in Alberta,...
A Business Broker’s Guide to Due Diligence (Without the Stress)
Buying or selling a business? Congrats! Now comes the fun part—due diligence. Alright, maybe "fun" isn't the right word, but it’s absolutely necessary. Think of it as inspecting a used car before you buy it—except...
Selling Your Business in Rural Alberta: Unique Challenges and Tailored Solutions
When it comes to selling a business in rural Alberta, business owners face a unique set of challenges. Smaller communities present different market dynamics that require careful planning, strategy, and expertise. At Alberta Business Sales,...
Case Study: Successful Sale of a Digital Marketing Company
Client OverviewAlberta Business Sales (ABS) worked with a small digital marketing company that specialized in providing SEO, social media management, and content marketing services. With a well-established client base and a reputation for delivering results,...
What I Have Learned from My Clients as a Business Broker
Working as a business broker has given me the chance to witness firsthand the intricate, emotional, and multifaceted world of business ownership transitions. Every deal is unique, and every client has left an impression on...