{"id":6708,"date":"2026-01-21T18:31:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T18:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/?page_id=6708"},"modified":"2026-01-21T18:31:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T18:31:37","slug":"businesses-for-sale-in-atlantic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/home\/businesses-for-sale-in-atlantic\/","title":{"rendered":"Businesses for Sale in Atlantic."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h1>Businesses for Sale in Atlantic Canada<\/h1>\n<p>Atlantic Canada is a treasure trove of business opportunities. Discover a diverse range of industries and flourishing markets tailored to everyone: Strategic investors, idealistic visionaries, and experienced business owners. Browse our list of businesses for sale in the Atlantic provinces today:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1631460144318{margin-top: -24px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<form autocomplete=\"off\" name=\"wpv-filter-124\" action=\"\/atlantic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6708\/?wpv_view_count=124\" method=\"get\" class=\"wpv-filter-form js-wpv-filter-form js-wpv-filter-form-124 js-wpv-form-full js-wpv-dps-enabled js-wpv-ajax-results-submit-enabled\" data-viewnumber=\"124\" data-viewid=\"124\" data-viewhash=\"eyJuYW1lIjoiYWxsLXBvc3RpbmdzLWJ1c2luZXNzZXMtZm9yLXNhbGUtcGFnZSJ9\" data-viewwidgetid=\"0\" data-orderby=\"\" data-order=\"\" data-orderbyas=\"\" data-orderbysecond=\"\" data-ordersecond=\"\" 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SEARCH<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"search-box\">\n\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-wpcf-pretty-business-category\">Business Category<\/label>\n\t\t\t<select id=\"wpv_control_select_wpcf-pretty-business-category\" name=\"wpv-wpcf-pretty-business-category\" class=\"js-wpv-filter-trigger form-control\"><option value=\"\" selected=\"selected\">Any<\/option><\/select>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description\">select from available Business Categories<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-3 location\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-wpcf-business-location\">Location<\/label>\n\t\t\t<select id=\"wpv_control_select_wpcf-posting-location\" name=\"wpv-wpcf-posting-location\" class=\"js-wpv-filter-trigger form-control\"><option value=\"\" selected=\"selected\">Any<\/option><\/select>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description\">select from available Locations<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-wpcf-business-location\">Broker<\/label>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<select id=\"wpv_control_select_wpv-relationship-filter\" name=\"wpv-relationship-filter\" class=\" js-wpv-filter-trigger form-control\" data-currentposttype=\"broker\"><option value=\"0\" selected=\"selected\">Any<\/option><\/select>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:16px\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-wpcf-asking-price\">Asking Price<\/label>\n\t\t\t<select id=\"wpv_control_select_wpcf-asking-price\" name=\"wpv-wpcf-asking-price\" class=\"js-wpv-filter-trigger form-control\"><\/select>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description\">lower than or equal<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-3 cash-flow\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-wpcf-sde\">SDE<\/label>\n\t\t\t<select id=\"wpv_control_select_wpcf-sde\" name=\"wpv-wpcf-sde\" class=\"js-wpv-filter-trigger form-control\"><\/select>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description\">greater than or equal<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-3 featured\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-wpcf-gross-revenue\">Revenue<\/label>\n\t\t\t<select id=\"wpv_control_select_wpcf-gross-revenue\" name=\"wpv-wpcf-gross-revenue\" class=\"js-wpv-filter-trigger form-control\"><\/select>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description\">greater than or equal<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-3 year-est\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-wpcf-year-established\">Year Established<\/label>\n\t\t\t<select id=\"wpv_control_select_wpcf-year-established\" name=\"wpv-wpcf-year-established\" class=\"js-wpv-filter-trigger form-control\"><option value=\"\" selected=\"selected\">Any<\/option><\/select>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description\">select from available<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:16px\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-post-search\">Custom search<\/label>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" id=\"wpv_control_textfield_wpv-wpcf-business-description\" name=\"wpv-wpcf-business-description\" value=\"\" class=\"js-wpv-filter-trigger-delayed form-control\" placeholder=\"Search with desired keyword trough posting description\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-wpcf-type-of-location\">Status<\/label>\n\t\t\t<select id=\"wpv_control_select_wpcf-status\" name=\"wpv-wpcf-status\" class=\"js-wpv-filter-trigger form-control\"><option value=\"\" selected=\"selected\">Any<\/option><\/select>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-wpcf-listing-id\">Business ID<\/label>\n\t\t\t<select id=\"wpv_control_select_wpcf-business-id\" name=\"wpv-wpcf-business-id\" class=\"js-wpv-filter-trigger form-control\"><option value=\"\" selected=\"selected\">Any<\/option><\/select>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:16px\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-wpcf-financing-available\">Financing Available<\/label>\n\t\t\t<select id=\"wpv_control_select_wpcf-financing-available\" name=\"wpv-wpcf-financing-available\" class=\"js-wpv-filter-trigger form-control\"><option value=\"\" selected=\"selected\">Any<\/option><\/select>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-wpcf-featured-posting\">Featured<\/label>\n\t\t\t<select id=\"wpv_control_select_wpcf-featured-posting\" name=\"wpv-wpcf-featured-posting\" class=\"js-wpv-filter-trigger form-control\"><option value=\"\" selected=\"selected\">Any<\/option><\/select>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-3 sorting\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-wpcf-cash-flow\">Sorting Control<\/label>\n\t\t\t<select name=\"wpv_sort_orderby\" class=\"wpv-sort-control-select wpv-sort-control-orderby js-wpv-sort-control-orderby\" data-viewnumber=\"124\" autocomplete=\"off\"><option value=\"field-wpcf-asking-price\"  selected='selected' data-orderbyas=\"numeric\" 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type=\"submit\" class=\"search wpv-submit-trigger js-wpv-submit-trigger\">SEARCH<\/button><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"reset wpv-reset-trigger js-wpv-reset-trigger\">CLEAR ALL<\/button><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:16px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"message-box\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-md-12\">\n            <div class=\"pager-title-center\">SEARCH RESULTS: <span style=\"font-weight: normal !important;\">0<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:8px\"><\/div>\n\n<\/form>\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:8px\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-124\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-124\" data-viewnumber=\"124\" 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SEARCH<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div class=\"search-box\">\n\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-wpcf-pretty-business-category\">Business Category<\/label>\n\t\t\t<select id=\"wpv_control_select_wpcf-pretty-business-category\" name=\"wpv-wpcf-pretty-business-category\" class=\"js-wpv-filter-trigger form-control\"><option value=\"\" selected=\"selected\">Any<\/option><\/select>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description\">select from available Business Categories<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-3 location\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-wpcf-business-location\">Location<\/label>\n\t\t\t<select id=\"wpv_control_select_wpcf-posting-location\" name=\"wpv-wpcf-posting-location\" class=\"js-wpv-filter-trigger form-control\"><option value=\"\" selected=\"selected\">Any<\/option><\/select>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description\">select from available Locations<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-wpcf-business-location\">Broker<\/label>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<select id=\"wpv_control_select_wpv-relationship-filter\" name=\"wpv-relationship-filter\" class=\" js-wpv-filter-trigger form-control\" data-currentposttype=\"broker\"><option value=\"0\" selected=\"selected\">Any<\/option><\/select>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:16px\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-wpcf-asking-price\">Asking Price<\/label>\n\t\t\t<select id=\"wpv_control_select_wpcf-asking-price\" name=\"wpv-wpcf-asking-price\" class=\"js-wpv-filter-trigger form-control\"><\/select>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description\">lower than or equal<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-3 cash-flow\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"wpv-wpcf-sde\">SDE<\/label>\n\t\t\t<select id=\"wpv_control_select_wpcf-sde\" name=\"wpv-wpcf-sde\" class=\"js-wpv-filter-trigger form-control\"><\/select>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description\">greater than or 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data-permalink=\"\/atlantic\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6708\/?wpv_view_count=124\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\tNo items found\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"su-posts su-posts-default-loop \">\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3140\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/how-to-achieve-high-buyer-success-rates\/\">How to Achieve High Buyer Success Rates<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: June 30, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Both buyers and sellers have a lot of emotion wrapped up in their respective decisions. It\u2019s completely natural to feel that way. Business Brokers and M&amp;A Advisors can assist clients with their concerns and fears by giving them more information about how the sales process works and also discussing common pitfalls to avoid. In this article, we\u2019ll go over some of the various issues impacting buyers. If you are able to anticipate potential issues that could interfere with the deal, you\u2019ll be more likely to be able to overcome those issues.\u00a0 The Initial Intake Process\u00a0 Buyers should understand that they\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3144\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/12-ways-to-increase-the-value-of-your-company\/\">12 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Company<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: July 26, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>1.\u00a0Build a solid management team. A business with sales of $5 million and up needs a full complement of officers and directors. Such a team might include: a COO, a CFO, a sales manager and, depending on the of type business, an IT director. It is also beneficial to create a Board of Directors with at least two outside members. This professionalization of management can remove the stigma of \u201cthe one man band.\u201d Not only will this build a stronger company, it will increase the value to a possible acquirer. Smaller firms should also build a strong management team, and\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3464\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/the-advantage-of-buying-an-existing-business\/\">The Advantage of Buying an Existing Business<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: August 5, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most people think of starting a business from scratch, developing an idea, building a company from the ground up. Starting from scratch, however, has its disadvantages including \u2013 developing a customer base, marketing the business, hiring employees and creating cash flow \u2026 without any history or reputation to rely on. To avoid these challenges, buying an existing business may prove to be the better solution.\u00a0 Buying an existing business has its advantages \u2013 including, but not limited to: The Business Is Established. An existing business is a known entity. It has an established and historical track record. It has a\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3465\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/what-makes-your-company-unique-in-the-marketplace\/\">What Makes Your Company Unique in the Marketplace?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: August 7, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are unique attributes of a company that make it more attractive to a possible acquirer and\/or more valuable. Certainly, the numbers are important, but potential buyers will also look beyond them. Factors that make your company special or unique can often not only make the difference in a possible sale or merger, but also can dramatically increase value. Review the following to see if any of them apply to your company and if they are transferable to new ownership. Brand name or identity Do any of your products have a well recognizable name? It doesn\u2019t have to be Kleenex\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3744\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/buying-selling-a-business-the-external-view\/\">Buying\/Selling a Business: The External View<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: August 24, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is the oft-told story about Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonalds. Before he approached the McDonald brothers at their California\u00a0hamburger restaurant, he spent quite a few days sitting in his car watching the business. Only when he was convinced that the business and the concept worked, did he make an offer that the brothers could not refuse. The rest, as they say, is history. The point, however, for both buyer and seller, is that it is important for both to sit across the proverbial street and watch the business. Buyers will get a lot of important information. For example,\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3746\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/the-often-overlooked-importance-of-leases\/\">The Often-Overlooked Importance of Leases<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: August 28, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>When buying or selling a business, it is critically important that you evaluate the lease. It is a strange phenomenon that otherwise savvy business people will treat leases as a secondary concern. However, problematic terms in a lease can literally force you to pack up a business and move. This would not only be a jarring experience, but a very costly one as well.\u00a0 Finding a good location is of paramount importance to both the profile and profitability of your business. You may feel that there are more important issues when buying or selling a business. But by the end\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3752\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/put-your-strengths-first-when-selling-your-business\/\">Put Your Strengths First When Selling Your Business<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: September 4, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>You understand the finer points and potential of your business better than anyone; however, that doesn\u2019t mean that prospective buyers will instantly see your business\u2019s various strengths. When you are looking to sell your business, you have two very important jobs. The first is to get your business ready to be sold. A second essential job is to showcase your business\u2019s greatest strengths. At the end of the day, you must be the one to articulate why your business is worth buying. This effort, of course, will be supported by your Business Broker or M&amp;A Advisor.\u00a0 Understand Who Will Buy\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3769\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/how-to-circumvent-three-legal-mistakes-sellers-make\/\">How to Circumvent Three Legal Mistakes Sellers Make<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: September 11, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>After decades of hard work, selling your business can be an exciting and rewarding time. Yet, many business owners overlook the importance of focusing on the legal matters associated with sales. In this article, we\u2019ll explore three of the most significant mistakes sellers make.\u00a0 1. Use an NDA The first critical mistake that business owners should be guarding against is skipping the use of a non-disclosure agreement. Simply stated, a business owner should always make sure that a non-disclosure agreement is in place before disclosing to any buyers that a business is on the market. NDA\u2019s stand as an invaluable\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3775\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/important-points-for-selling-to-a-family-member\/\">Important Points for Selling to a Family Member<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: September 18, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Eventually every business owner will have to turn over control of their business to someone else. There are many options for how this can play out. They range from selling the business to a prospective buyer or selling to a competitor, to turning your business over to a family member. It is key that you start thinking about these options years before you end up in a situation where you actually have to sell.\u00a0 Working with a Business Broker or M&amp;A Advisor is one way to determine what sales options are optimal for you based on your specific situation. Let\u2019s\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3791\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/the-5-must-dos-when-considering-buying-any-business\/\">The 5 Must-Do\u2019s When Considering Buying Any Business<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: September 25, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is no doubt that buying a business can be a very exciting idea; however, it is critical that prospective buyers don\u2019t lose track of what is truly important. Let\u2019s explore the five most important steps that any buyer needs to take when evaluating a business. The simple fact is that as a buyer, you have no choice but to look beyond the sizzle and work to find the steak. In other words, it\u2019s essential to determine the true worth of a given business. #1 \u2013 Evaluate What is Actually Being Sold No buyer should assume that he or she\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3804\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/market-trends-reported-in-the-ibba-and-ma-source-market-pulse-survey-second-quarter-2021\/\">Market Trends Reported in the IBBA and M&amp;A Source Market Pulse Survey: Second Quarter 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: October 2, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Created in 2012, the IBBA and M&amp;A Source Market Pulse Survey was created to provide business owners and their advisors with a clear understanding of ever-changing market conditions.\u00a0 Through this survey, it is possible to gain clarity on businesses being sold in Main Street (values $0-$2MM) and the lower middle market (values $2MM -$50MM). Scott Bushkie served as the originator of the Market Pulse Report with IBBA and M&amp;A Source and has continued to play a key role since the report\u2019s inception.\u00a0 A core finding of the IBBA and M&amp;A Source Market Pulse Survey for Q2 was that there has\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3807\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/how-changing-market-conditions-can-impact-your-business\/\">How Changing Market Conditions Can Impact Your Business<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: October 9, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Recently, the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) released its Q2 survey report, The IBBA and M&amp;A Source Market Pulse. This survey features feedback from an impressive 301 brokerage professionals across 44 states with 266 transactions taking place in the quarter. The report had numerous key findings that will be of interest to those looking to buy or sell a business. The Emergence of Covid-Proof Businesses\u00a0 One key fact of interest is that a full 25% of businesses are still operating below capacity due to the pandemic\u2019s enduring impact. The Market Pulse survey concluded that a quarter of all small and\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3808\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/the-importance-of-quality-negotiations\/\">The Importance of Quality Negotiations<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: October 16, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>When it comes to finalizing deals, successful negotiations are at the heart of the matter. It only makes sense to think about how to improve your communication skills and to choose a Business Broker or M&amp;A Advisor who is well versed in the art of negotiation.\u00a0 Cultivating Win-Win Situations Achieving a win-win for all parties is essential, and there are many components involved. It\u2019s essential to understand what the other party is seeking and to help them also feel as though they succeeded in the deal.\u00a0 One tried and tested strategy is to lead people through a series of \u201cyeses\u201d\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3889\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/disruptive-factors-in-selling-your-business\/\">Disruptive Factors in Selling Your Business<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: October 23, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>At some point, every business owner will need to think about selling his or her business. This means you\u2019ll need to be ready to overcome a range of obstacles, as the process of selling a business can be both confusing and time-consuming. This is especially true for those who have not gone through the process before. Let\u2019s turn our attention to some of the key reasons why deals can fall apart. Psychological Factors\u00a0 Buyers, like sellers, enter the process with a variety of preconceived notions about how the process should work, as well as what they consider to be \u201ca\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3890\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/3-overlooked-areas-to-consider-when-buying-a-business\/\">3 Overlooked Areas to Consider When Buying a Business<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: October 30, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Without a doubt, there are a multitude of factors that go into buying a business. Since there are so many variables involved, it is easy to potentially neglect some important aspects. In this article, we will explore some of the key areas that can be overlooked when buying a business. Three areas in particular warrant special attention. #1 Legal Documents Upon first glance, it might seem obvious that all legal documents should be evaluated; however, many buyers forget that all legal documents are important and should be given weight. In short, there is no such thing as an irrelevant legal\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3891\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/are-you-truly-ready-to-become-a-business-owner\/\">Are You Truly Ready to Become a Business Owner?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: November 6, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>People frequently dream of owning their own business, as ownership has a range of perks and benefits. However, it is important for prospective business owners to step back and consider if they are truly ready. In this article, we will explore three essential questions that you need to answer before taking the next step and buying a business. Question One \u2013 Do You Have the Right Personality Type? Truly not everyone has the right personality type to enjoy being a business owner, and it is best that you understand if you have the right set of traits before attempting a\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3892\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/the-most-important-factors-in-any-partnership-agreement\/\">The Most Important Factors in Any Partnership Agreement<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: November 13, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Every business has an array of important legal documents. However, the partnership agreement holds a unique and important place in your business and its future.\u00a0 The facts are that many people choose to go into business with close friends or family members, and often these personal relationships lead to a forgoing of the partnership agreement. Don\u2019t go this route, as it would be a major mistake. As a business owner, you have a responsibility to protect, maintain, and grow your business.\u00a0 A well-written partnership agreement can greatly reduce the number of potential problems that your business can face down the\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3893\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/how-to-purchase-a-business-without-collateral\/\">How to Purchase a Business Without Collateral<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: November 20, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many prospective business owners believe that it is impossible to purchase a business without collateral. The simple fact is that banks do expect collateral when making a loan. Since this is the core reality of the business world, it means that many who are eager to own a business will ultimately not be able to acquire one. However, while it is true that banks want collateral for loans, there are some ways that would-be business owners can still progress towards their goal of owning a business. In this article, we will explore a couple of the ways that a prospective\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3947\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/current-insights-regarding-the-labor-shortage\/\">Current Insights Regarding the Labor Shortage<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: December 4, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>BizBuySell\u2019s Insight Report is filled with key statistics and information on a range of topics, including the labor shortage and hiring problems that many businesses currently face. Visit BizBuySell for more information about the findings that they recently reported for the third quarter of 2021. This website also offers an archive of past quarterly reports dating back to 2013.\u00a0 The pandemic has \u201creshuffled the deck,\u201d causing many to reassess their positions in corporate America. At this point in 2021, businesses are recovering, but the pandemic continues to play a role in business operations. 71% of business owners surveyed noted that\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3948\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/a-guide-for-determining-a-reasonable-price-for-your-small-business\/\">A Guide for Determining a Reasonable Price for Your Small Business<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: December 11, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is a considerable difference between determining the value of a privately-held company and a publicly-held company. Topping the list of considerable differences is the fact that privately-held companies do not have audited financial statements. Let\u2019s look at how the owners of privately held companies should proceed in establishing a reasonable price for their company. An audited financial statement is a costly endeavor. In order to avoid the cost, many companies simply don\u2019t go public. Of course, it should be noted that publicly held companies, as the name indicates, reveal much more about their finances than their privately held counterparts\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3949\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/how-to-sell-and-successfully-launch-your-retirement\/\">How to Sell and Successfully Launch Your Retirement<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: December 18, 2021\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many business owners are emotionally attached to their businesses, and it is easy to understand why. Typically, business owners invest not only a considerable amount of time and money into their business, but a good bit of themselves as well. Owning and operating a business often becomes part of one\u2019s identity. However, the fact is that no one will work forever, as retirement eventually comes for almost every business owner. With this in mind, it is important to prepare for selling your business well in advance. Brokerage professionals can take your knowledge regarding your business, and use it to help\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3955\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/how-can-you-tell-if-a-potential-buyer-is-really-serious\/\">How Can You Tell If a Potential Buyer is Really Serious?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: January 15, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>When you\u2019re trying to sell your business, the last thing you want is to waste time dealing with buyers who aren\u2019t qualified and are unlikely to actually make a purchase. After all, you will not want to reveal details about your business to someone who may be looking to take advantage of the situation. Let\u2019s take a closer look at how you can weed out legitimate buyers from those who are just kicking the can down the road. Legitimate buyers will ask the right questions. They will have a keen interest in your industry and are seeking to gain more\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3956\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/questions-to-ask-when-negotiating-a-deal\/\">Questions to Ask When Negotiating a Deal<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: January 22, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Almost every sale of a business involves a high degree of negotiation between buyers and sellers. In this article, we share some of the questions you can ask yourself to prepare for this part of the process. After all, optimal outcomes are typically only achieved through proper negotiation strategies. Keep in mind that one of the key strengths possessed by Business Brokers and M&amp;A Advisors is expertise and skills in negotiating deals.\u00a0 Can Both Parties Split the Difference? If the buyer and seller can\u2019t agree on a number, one negotiating tactic is to have them split the difference. This is\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3971\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/is-your-deal-really-done\/\">Is Your Deal Really Done?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: January 29, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once you get to the stage of your deal where you have a signed letter of intent, you may already be feeling a sense of relief that your deal is near finalization. But remember that the due diligence stage is typically yet to come. This stage includes everything from financial and legal investigations to a review of specific information regarding how a business is run.\u00a0 The due diligence process can be quite comprehensive and it often reveals some surprises. Because it is important for sellers to know what to prepare and for buyers to know what to look for, let\u2019s\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3973\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/what-should-you-expect-from-term-sheets\/\">What Should You Expect from Term Sheets?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: February 5, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re selling your business, at some point you\u2019ll likely be presented with a term sheet. As the name suggests, this document will include the \u201cterms\u201d of the deal including the basic economic terms and conditions of a prospective acquisition. It is a list of conditions to be met if the sale successfully takes place, yet it is not legally binding.\u00a0\u00a0 What is the Difference Between a Term Sheet and the LOI? Both a term sheet and letter of intent (LOI) will include stipulations and lists for a buyer and seller to agree upon. The major difference is that the\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3974\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/leases-key-considerations-that-can-make-or-break-a-business\/\">Leases: Key Considerations That Can Make or Break a Business<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: February 12, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Are you selling a business that involves a lease? If so, this will be a factor that has significance to a buyer when you go to complete your deal. If your business relies heavily on its location and you don\u2019t own property, then you\u2019ll find the lease will be quite an important consideration for your buyer. By the same token, if you\u2019re buying a business that involves a lease, you\u2019ll want to carefully examine this document and consider how it might impact you and your business. Let\u2019s take a look at some important clauses and terms you\u2019ll want to be\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-3982\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/the-importance-of-employee-happiness\/\">The Importance of Employee Happiness<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: February 19, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Everyone knows that good employees are important for a thriving business. That\u2019s why there has been so much emphasis on keeping employees happy. When your employees are feeling not only satisfied, but also valued, they will be more likely to keep your clients satisfied too. Your business will be more likely to thrive and grow. Of course, this works in the opposite direction as well. When your staff is frustrated and angry, their actions can drive away your customers and clients. If you are looking to sell your business for maximum revenues, it is a good idea to also maximize\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4000\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/how-to-get-ready-to-sell-your-business\/\">How to Get Ready to Sell Your Business<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: March 1, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>You may have heard the advice, \u201cthe best time to prepare to sell is when you start your business.\u201d While this statement is far from realistic for most business owners and may even sound humorous, it does contain a certain amount of wisdom. When it comes to getting the best outcomes selling your business, preparation cannot be undervalued.\u00a0 No matter where you are in the journey of running your business, we encourage you to prepare as much as you can. With that in mind, let\u2019s take a look at some considerations and decisions that you\u2019ll need to make when you\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4001\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/an-overview-of-goodwill-in-business-deals\/\">An Overview of Goodwill in Business Deals<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: March 5, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many business owners don\u2019t understand the concept of goodwill or how to calculate it. When a buyer is willing to pay a premium price for a business, far more than the company\u2019s assets would typically dictate, that is considered goodwill.\u00a0 Any company can benefit from understanding how goodwill is cultivated and increasing it within their operations.\u00a0 What is Goodwill?\u00a0 Goodwill can be as simple as your company having an exceptional reputation and a very loyal base of customers. Often highly sought-after technology can be a part of goodwill.\u00a0 In other cases, goodwill can be in the form of IP or\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4023\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/no-replacement-for-experience\/\">No Replacement for Experience<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: March 12, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>When it comes time to sell your business and sign on the dotted line, you only have one opportunity to get it right. In many cases, business owners have made critical mistakes while attempting to sell their business. This kind of scenario can often occur when an owner trusts a friend or relative to help navigate the process. In some cases, business owners have even been known to try to broker their deals on their own. Let\u2019s take a look at some common errors that have occurred during the process when experienced professionals were not brought in to assist. Not\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4041\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/what-do-buyers-really-want\/\">What Do Buyers Really Want?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: March 19, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>When sellers get ready to put their businesses on the market, they often wonder what buyers are really looking for in an effort to make their businesses as attractive as possible. The answer to this question can seem mysterious when you are on the other side of the bargaining table. So, what are buyers typically thinking about when they make the decision about whether or not to purchase a business? It should come as no surprise that much of this is tied into earnings and stability.\u00a0 Guarantees of No Surprises Earnings that are sustainable are very attractive to buyers. After\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4042\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/the-complexities-of-valuations\/\">The Complexities of Valuations<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: March 26, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>A lot of training and experience goes into good valuations. A variety of complex factors are involved. Plus, there are certainly some subjective elements. That means that one professional\u2019s valuation may be different from the next. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the factors involved when it comes to achieving an accurate valuation.\u00a0 Intellectual Property Determining the value of IP or other intangible assets can be difficult. If the business in question has trademarks, copyrights and patents, it can be far more challenging to properly assign a value.\u00a0 Products and Services As it turns out, businesses that only offer\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4043\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/justifying-your-ebitda\/\">Justifying Your EBITDA<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: April 1, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>All too often a business owner decides to sell, only to learn a number of harsh realities. For example, oftentimes a business owner discovers that their lack of financial data represents a major problem. The simple fact is that prospective buyers will dive in and scrutinize every aspect of EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization) when looking at their perceived value of your business.\u00a0 This will most likely take place through what is called a Quality of Earnings Analysis Report (Q of E). General Accepted Accounting Principles serves as the key basis and language for financial reporting (known\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4051\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/what-you-need-to-know-about-family-businesses\/\">What You Need to Know About Family Businesses<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: April 9, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Family businesses are critical to both the US and World economies. In fact, in the US alone, there are approximately 5.5 million family owned and controlled businesses.[1] \u00a0While much of the world\u2019s wealth is a byproduct of family-owned businesses, the fact is that most are not actually prepared to sell in a way that will profit the owners for their life\u2019s work. Many owners of family businesses care deeply about the legacy that they built and want it to remain in their family or with someone that will continue it with the same mission, vision, and values on which it\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4052\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/takeaways-from-the-latest-bizbuysell-insight-report\/\">Takeaways from the Latest BizBuySell Insight Report<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: April 16, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Whether you are thinking of buying or selling a business, it\u2019s worth taking a look at the quarterly BizBuySell reports. The findings from these publications are taken from analysis of sales and listing prices of approximately 50,000 businesses across the United States. The report covers the statistics of sales prices and successful transactions. It also discusses the trends that are at play. Regardless of your role in the business world, these trends likely will have some sort of impact on you.\u00a0 A Boom for Sellers\u00a0 The latest BizBuySell report, which covers Q4 of 2021, found that now is a very\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4054\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/when-it-comes-to-selling-your-business-let-others-do-the-heavy-lifting\/\">When It Comes to Selling Your Business, Let Others Do the Heavy Lifting<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: April 23, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>While brokerage professionals are working to sell your business, it\u2019s important for you to keep running things in a smooth and seamless manner. In countless cases, sellers have made the mistake of letting things slide simply because they are distracted while trying to sell. You\u2019ll want to make sure things remain the same, as prospective buyers will otherwise start to become nervous. Be sure to keep the premises in tip top condition. Things such as operating hours and inventory levels should remain unchanged. After all, if sales and earnings decrease, that will raise a red flag for buyers.\u00a0\u00a0 Business brokers\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4055\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/4-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-buying-a-business\/\">4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Business<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: April 30, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>When in the process of buying a business, some buyers have accidentally overlooked important questions that need to be asked. However, you don\u2019t want to find yourself in a situation where you wish you\u2019d found out details that would have impacted your decision-making. With that in mind, let\u2019s take a look at some often-overlooked inquiries.\u00a0 1. What Is Included in the Sale? It is possible to get so focused on the purchase of the business itself, that you overlook key details such as what is included. Don\u2019t just assume that you\u2019ll also receive important assets such as real estate, inventory,\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4066\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/3-warning-signs-for-sellers-to-be-aware-of\/\">3 Warning Signs for Sellers to Be Aware Of<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: May 7, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re getting ready to sell your business, you\u2019ll want to be on high alert for potential warning signs that could potentially derail the deal. Of course, time is of the essence when it comes to finalizing your deal. Why spend time negotiating with a buyer who is either not really interested or is simply not qualified to buy? Let\u2019s take a look at some of the top buyer warning signs. 1. Lack of Buyer Experience When it comes to individual buyers, you\u2019ll want to see if they have experience in your industry. If a prospective buyer is not knowledgeable\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4067\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/important-factors-to-consider-in-your-lease\/\">Important Factors to Consider in Your Lease<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: May 14, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Owning and operating a business can be rather demanding and that means from time-to-time details can slip through the cracks. All too often, businessowners don\u2019t fully comprehend their leases and this can lead to a variety of problems. For example, if your business location is a key part of your success, it is incredibly important that you are well aware of all the essential points in your lease. Many businesses, ranging from restaurants and service businesses to retail stores, can be very location sensitive.\u00a0 Don\u2019t Let Key Details Slip by You Regardless what kind of business you own, it is\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4068\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/not-all-buyers-are-created-equal-the-mindset-of-the-serious-buyer\/\">Not All Buyers Are Created Equal: The Mindset of the Serious Buyer<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: May 21, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Just as every person is different, the same invariably holds true for buyers. No two buyers are the same. Further, no two buyers have the same mindset, emotional makeup, or approach to business. The simple fact is that buyers opt to buy businesses for a very wide range of reasons. The bottom line is that it is up to business brokers and M&amp;A advisors to find serious buyers so as not to waste everyone\u2019s time. In this article, we will examine how we zero in on serious buyers. A serious buyer, one that wants to achieve success and isn\u2019t just\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4069\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/how-sellers-can-boost-their-levels-of-success\/\">How Sellers Can Boost Their Levels of Success<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: May 28, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many buyers view a publicly-held company as virtually being an open book with at least a modest level of transparency, whereas privately-held companies reveal much less about their inner workings, financial, and otherwise. Of course, this means that buyers of privately-held companies are left with no choice but to dig through whatever information is available in an effort to determine if a valuation or price indeed reflects reality. Comparing Publicly and Privately Held Companies Determining the price on a privately-held company is typically more time-consuming since privately-held companies don\u2019t have to deal with audited financial statements. But why do most\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4076\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/is-it-possible-to-buy-a-business-without-collateral\/\">Is it Possible to Buy a Business Without Collateral?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: June 10, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>When it comes to getting a loan, you can be certain that a bank will want collateral. This is true for both personal and business loans. Simply stated, if you have collateral, your bank won\u2019t be concerned about being left empty handed if you can\u2019t repay the loan. Many budding business owners are, in fact, held back by the fact that they lack the collateral needed to buy a business. However, the good news is that there are ways that one can buy a business with no collateral or very little collateral.\u00a0 The Small Business Administration (SBA) is the first\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4081\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/telling-the-story-of-your-business\/\">Telling the Story of Your Business<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: June 18, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Often selling a business comes down to storytelling. The buyer and seller are the main characters of the story that is being told. The seller is the one relaying the story, and the ideal buyer is the one who truly sees the future opportunity.\u00a0 A Brokerage Professional Can Help Tell Your Story The simple fact of the matter is that often even sellers don\u2019t know what the true story of their business actually is. They tend to lack the proper perspective as they are too deeply involved. Sellers may be burnt out or have never really thought through the story\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4085\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/the-true-meaning-of-a-fairness-opinion\/\">The True Meaning of a Fairness Opinion<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: July 2, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many people assume they know what \u201cfairness opinion\u201d means because they are familiar with the term \u201cfair market value.\u201d Fair market value refers to a price that is reasonable for both a buyer and seller in an open and competitive market. However, a fairness opinion is quite different. This term refers to a report that evaluates the facts of a merger or acquisition or any other type of business purchase.\u00a0 A fairness opinion is typically in the form of a letter that contains an actual opinion and justification of why a selling price is fair. Of course, there are limitations,\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4096\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/4-takeaways-from-the-latest-bizbuysell-quarterly-report\/\">4 Takeaways from the Latest BizBuySell Quarterly Report<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: July 16, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>BizBuySell is an online resource that focuses on offering unique content that specifically addresses the needs of buyers and sellers. To make this happen, BizBuySell has teamed with a range of experienced business brokers who are covering topics relevant to business owners, buyers, and sellers. For example, they feature articles that focus on how to make a business more interesting to a potential buyer. These resources help to position BizBuySell as a go-to place for a range of relevant business information. Of course, every quarter BizBuySell publishes Insight Reports complete with interactive market data. These reports offer a comprehensive overview\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4102\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/three-reasons-why-you-might-want-to-own-a-business\/\">Three Reasons Why You Might Want to Own a Business<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: July 23, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Have you been thinking that business ownership is for you? Many people are committed to the idea of owning a business and work hard to pursue this goal. Of course, the path towards buying a business is indeed complicated and requires a significant investment of not only money but also time. As a result, you\u2019ll want to ensure that you are fully committed to business ownership before beginning the process. Let\u2019s take a look at some common reasons why individuals choose to buy a business. Desire to Grow Your Income Most people will say that they would like to make\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4104\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/3-ways-to-make-your-business-appealing-to-buyers\/\">3 Ways to Make Your Business Appealing to Buyers<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: August 6, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you are like most business owners, you have never sold a business before and might not have a clear idea of what the process is like. We recommend preparing your business in a way that makes the sale and transition process as easy for your buyer as possible. It should come as no surprise that buyers will like the idea of an easy transition.\u00a0 It will be very beneficial if you take the time in advance to evaluate the steps and think about what you can do on your end to benefit your buyer. Since you\u2019re the expert on\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4118\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/a-look-at-the-market-pulse-report\/\">A Look at the Market Pulse Report<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: August 13, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Market Pulse Report Survey is a resource that has a variety of information that business brokers and M&amp;A advisors regularly utilize to better understand the business landscape. The most recent survey was conducted April 1st to April 15th 2022 and had 360 broker and advisor respondents. It also marked the 40th edition of the quarterly report. The Executive Summary of the report can be accessed here https:\/\/www.ibba.org\/resource-center\/industry-research\/\u00a0 The Main Street Market\u00a0 One notable fact included in the latest report is that in the Main Street market, between 70% to 80% of buyers are likely to come from within a\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4123\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/preparing-for-your-eventual-retirement\/\">Preparing for Your Eventual Retirement<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: August 27, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many business owners are truly committed to their businesses. As a result, it is very difficult for them to step away even when they approach retirement age. It is not uncommon for business owners to keep working into their golden years. But the truth of the matter is that at some point almost everyone will need to embrace retirement whether it is for health issues, moving to a new location, or simply for greater peace of mind. If you see this path approaching for you in the near future, it could feel overwhelming. After all, most people have not sold\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4124\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/what-you-need-to-know-about-partnership-agreements\/\">What You Need to Know About Partnership Agreements<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: September 3, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>There have been countless instances when someone has gone into business with a relative or close friend and made the mistake of skipping a formal agreement. No matter how good a friend may be, you will always want to get the terms of the partnership in writing. A partnership agreement is a vitally important document that is designed to protect all parties. It will reduce the possibility for disagreements or misunderstandings down the line. When you make sure you have everything documented legally, it will greatly serve you and your partner(s).\u00a0 Building Your Partnership Agreement Your partnership agreement should first\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4133\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/selling-a-business-means-you-should-expect-the-unexpected\/\">Selling a Business Means You Should Expect the Unexpected<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: September 10, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>No one ever said selling a business was predictable. However, the truth of the matter is that every sale is different. Even the reasons behind a business owner deciding to sell his or her business vary tremendously. If you are getting ready to sell, it\u2019s important to be aware of the various aspects that could catch you off-guard. If you are prepared for the unexpected, you\u2019ll be mentally ready for the sales process, which often does not go as planned. Even the smoothest and most streamlined sales encounter a few road bumps along the way.\u00a0 Price Considerations When it comes\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4159\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/why-is-confidentiality-so-vitally-important\/\">Why Is Confidentiality So Vitally Important<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: October 1, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>When it\u2019s time to sell a business, you will want to keep confidentiality first and foremost in your mind. The reality is that many deals do not succeed when confidentiality is breached and others learn that your business is for sale. Let\u2019s take a look at why this is the case. What Can Occur When Confidentiality is Compromised? If vendors or suppliers find out that your company is for sale, it can negatively impact your business in different ways. One common occurrence is that vendors begin to change the terms they have established with you. Even a small change might\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4164\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/how-to-transfer-your-business-to-a-family-member\/\">How to Transfer Your Business to a Family Member<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: October 8, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Are you thinking of transferring your business to a family member? This occurrence is fairly common, especially among small businesses. Here are some considerations that will help with your planning and decision making. Do You Have a Good Contract? Sometimes close family members are tempted to skip a contract, but it\u2019s always a mistake not to have things in writing. When you create a buy-sell agreement, it helps keep things clear between the parties involved. Make sure that your documentation is thorough. It should cover a wide variety of details including the amount being paid, your continued involvement, and the\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4165\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/storytelling-and-its-role-in-selling-a-business\/\">Storytelling and Its Role in Selling a Business<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: October 18, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>When it comes to selling a business, there is more to it than just relaying the facts. It\u2019s also important to emphasize the story behind the business. Business brokers and M&amp;A advisors are also storytellers, as they must convey to buyers the story behind the business and how it can ultimately be transformed.\u00a0 It is through storytelling that humans organize the information they have about the world. In short, storytelling is an exceptional way to learn lessons in life and a great way to frame information about a business to sellers.\u00a0 Telling Your Story Everything begins with the financials, in\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4166\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/what-does-the-road-ahead-look-like\/\">What Does the Road Ahead Look Like?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: October 29, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Each quarter, the Market Pulse Report issues a report revealing information about market conditions The report is supported by M&amp;A Source and the International Business Brokers Association. The data that is analyzed is based on a comprehensive survey of business brokers and M&amp;A advisors. The report focuses on Main Street businesses (with values up to $2MM) and the lower middle market (values between $2MM and $50MM.)\u00a0 The research is conducted and then the report is published each quarter to reflect the state of the industry. In this article, we will look at some of the key takeaways of the report\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4167\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/common-legal-mistakes-that-sellers-make\/\">Common Legal Mistakes That Sellers Make<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: November 5, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nothing strikes fear in the heart of a business owner like a legal mistake. The best way to ensure that you will avoid serious legal issues is to work with a trusted and experienced team. Otherwise, it\u2019s easy to accidentally miss necessary steps.\u00a0 When you\u2019re selling a business, there are a lot of moving pieces, and that means that there are ample opportunities for things to go wrong. It\u2019s always best to be prepared. When mistakes are made, it can not only mean a significant expenditure of your time, but also your money. These kinds of issues can also bring\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-4168\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/defending-your-asking-price\/\">Defending Your Asking Price<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: November 12, 2022\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>When you\u2019re putting your business on the market, one of the top considerations is your asking price. Once you have a fair price established, let\u2019s take a closer look at how business brokers and M&amp;A advisors work with their clients to back up that price with details concerning why it is justified.\u00a0 Telling the Story A key aspect of defending your asking price is telling the story of your business. Your brokerage professional will help you go over the details of the story so it is properly conveyed to prospective buyers. Buyers, of course, will want to understand the story\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-6641\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/businesses-for-sale-atlantic-canada-turnkey-opportunities\/\">Businesses for Sale Atlantic Canada \u2013 Turnkey Opportunities!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: January 21, 2026\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/businesses-for-sale-atlantic-canada-turnkey-opportunities\/#respond\" class=\"su-post-comments-link\">0 comments<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">We invite you to view businesses for sale in Atlantic.<\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">You can also customize your search to see only the businesses for sale that you are looking for or see all of the businesses or sale in Canada.<\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"business-for-sale__box\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"business-for-sale__image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/04\/card-tile-2.jpg\" alt=\"Clients signing contract\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a class=\"business-for-sale__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/how-to-buy-a-business-13-steps-a-complete-guide\/\">How to Buy a Business (13 Steps): A Complete Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"business-for-sale__text\">The industry of small and medium-sized businesses makes up a majority of the workforce in Canada. These operations are often owned and operated by passionate individuals who have spent significant&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"business-for-sale__button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/how-to-buy-a-business-13-steps-a-complete-guide\/\">Buying a Business Guide \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Why Work with Sunbelt Business Brokers in Atlantic Canada?<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re ready to take the leap into ownership, working with our experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/our-team\/\">business brokers in Atlantic Canada<\/a> can significantly streamline your path to success. Brokers offer invaluable local knowledge and access to pre-screened listings, ensuring that your investment aligns with your goals. Whether you&#8217;re looking for a family-run business in a tight-knit community or a scalable venture in a growing urban centre, our business brokers help you make informed choices based on market trends, valuation insights, and strategic fit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/\">Sunbelt Atlantic\u2019s<\/a> brokers are not only transaction facilitators; they\u2019re trusted advisors. They help you navigate due diligence, financing options, and negotiation strategies while also understanding the nuances of doing business across different provinces like New Brunswick or Newfoundland and Labrador. Their deep regional insight ensures that you don\u2019t just buy a business &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/buy-a-business\/\">you buy the right business<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Considerations When Buying a Business in Atlantic Canada<\/h2>\n<p>Choosing to buy a business in Atlantic regions requires a thoughtful approach. It\u2019s important to assess local economic indicators, population trends, and sector-specific performance. For instance, seasonal tourism impacts Prince Edward Island differently than urban hubs like Halifax. A business that thrives in one province may require different operational strategies in another.<\/p>\n<p>When evaluating listings, consider how your background aligns with the current business structure. Will you be an absentee owner or hands-on operator? Does the business have long-term contracts or rely on short-term demand? Asking the right questions early can save time and improve your return on investment.<\/p>\n<p>By collaborating with business brokers in Atlantic Canada, you gain an edge in navigating these complex decisions and can act quickly when the right opportunity arises.<\/p>\n<h2>Ready to Buy a Business in Atlantic Canada? Contact Us Today<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a first-time buyer or a seasoned entrepreneur, Sunbelt\u2019s local expertise and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/\">national reach<\/a> make us the go-to choice for those looking to buy a business in Atlantic Canada. Our team of dedicated business brokers in the Atlantic is ready to help you explore your options, assess opportunities, and guide you through every step of the buying process. Don\u2019t miss out on the chance to own a thriving business in one of Canada\u2019s most promising regions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbeltcanada.com\/atlantic\/contact\/\">Contact us today<\/a> to get started on your business ownership journey with confidence.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Businesses for Sale in Atlantic Canada Atlantic Canada is a treasure trove of business opportunities. 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