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Five Questions to Ask Yourself If You’re Thinking of Buying a Business
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,...
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,...