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Entering the realm of business brokerage has brought me face-to-face with a phrase that’s become almost a mantra: "What is a business broker?" As someone who's new to this field, I’ve come to realize that...

Working in a family business can be a rewarding yet complex experience, blending professional roles with personal relationships. From shared history and values to conflicting interests and dynamics, the challenges and benefits of family businesses...

Imagine the scenario: your friend proudly shares photo after photo of their newborn, convinced of their baby's unparalleled cuteness. Meanwhile, you're carefully navigating the fine line between honesty and tact, knowing that not every baby...

Vendor Take-Back, also known as Vendor Financing or Seller Financing, is a key component in business acquisitions. It refers to a portion of the purchase price—typically around 10-25%—that's withheld at the time of closing. Instead...

This has been an incredibly busy time for us at Alberta Business Sales! The number of business owners choosing to list their businesses with us has been rapidly increasing over the last 18 months. In...

Ultimately there are many factors that can determine when to sell a business. At the top of that list are factors including the market and how well your business is currently performing. Succession planning and...

Is this the year that you sell your business? With many businesses recovering after a challenging couple of years, some business owners are reevaluating the future and looking at the current market conditions for selling...

Selling your business is a pivotal, life-changing experience. A well-executed business sale can provide financial security for you in retirement or can set the stage for whatever new business ventures you aspire to in the...

What Is the Best Way to Market Your Business for Sale? You’ve spent years perfecting a successful marketing plan to attract potential customers and retain your existing customers. This blog post details what to do...

For many business owners, the pressures of day-to-day operations and growing a business take precedence over planning for retirement. And while other retirees will have a company pension plan or contribution matching programs to rely...