Greg Kells is the Founder and President of Sunbelt Canada, the number one business brokerage in the country. He has directly facilitated the sale of over 1,000 businesses and is a two-time winner of Businessperson of the Year in Ottawa. Greg is passionate about mentoring and teaching, with experience as a guest lecturer at Harvard, Yale, Duke, and various colleges across Canada. He is active in numerous community organizations and advocates for economic empowerment, the environment, science, and technology.
Being in the restaurant business is a rewarding experience. As an owner, you reap the rewards of a bustling spot with a great menu and atmosphere that holds many memories for friends and families. You understand the intricacies of the…
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 amounts of time and money building them up. While starting…
The time has finally come for you to part ways with your cleaning business. Perhaps you’re looking into retirement or starting a new venture somewhere else. No matter the reason, the thought has likely crossed your mind at some point…
Going through the process of buying a business is an exciting time. You might envision your name on the desk with the word “owner” next to it. Perhaps you’ll start planning your future around the freedom your new position will…
A career as a business broker prepares you for negotiations regarding the sale of any company. However, business owners tend not to have this same skill set. When selling your business, you could be left uncertain, frustrated, or deadlocked about…
Considering selling your business? This can be a considerable process even before you decide to list. While determining all the details you want to include in the potential sale, you might stop and think: should I use a business broker?…
If you own a small business and require a share freeze, partnership dissolution, or are starting to exit plan for the sale of your business, the first question owners often ask themselves is, “What is my company worth?” Most accounting…
Many Canadians feel that the cost of local housing, whether purchased or rented, is beyond their means. Affordability is especially an issue in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary. Less in the news are non-residential properties and the hardships their rising property taxes are causing to small businesses. It’s an expense that is causing small businesses to relocate, reconsider expansions and, in some instances, shutter, notes a recent Globe and Mail Report on Business.
