Q2 Main Street M&A Market Update
The Q2 numbers are out regarding main street transactions, and the data, as well as our experience during this time point to the same fascinating and counterintuitive set of dynamics in the marketplace that we believe will persist for the remainder of 2020. In short, there are two feelings that appear to be omnipresent but […]
SBDA Quoted in Franchise Times
Max Friar and Doug Yntema of Small Business Deal Advisors were recently quoted in an article written by Franchise Times regarding the impact of COVID-19 on franchise sales. Click here to read the full article: “COVID Impact Statement Becomes Key Transaction Document“ Franchise Times is a leading trade magazine covering the franchise community.
Where Does the Business-for-Sale Market Stand?
As we entered 2020, all indicators pointed to another active year in the business-for-sale market. Despite US-China tariffs dominating headlines, the health of the small business sector hit all-time highs in 2019. A combination of record financial performance, available and affordable financing, and retiring Baby Boomers created a robust mix of supply and demand. The […]
Reasons To Be Optimistic About Selling Despite Coronavirus Uncertainties
While understandably it can be easy to turn negative during trying times like these, we wanted to make sure you were aware of some reasons to be optimistic regarding the business-for-sale market. Are Buyers Active? Yes! Buyers are very active and we expect to entertain near-record inquiries in the coming months. During the first half of March […]
How the CARES Act Can Help You Buy a Business
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a historic piece of legislation with the intention of providing economic relief to individuals and businesses facing hardship or economic ruin due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While there are many important provisions, perhaps the most pertinent part of the legislation for business buyers is Section […]
Effects of a Recession on Small M&A – Lessons from Recent History
“Confusion is the welcome mat at the door of creativity.” – Michael J. Gelb We are all a bit confused. And for those of us – buyers, sellers, and intermediaries – that desire to pursue our goals of consummating transactions, it’s paramount that we try to understand our new reality as best as possible. The purpose […]
SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Upon a request received from a state’s orterritory’s Governor, SBA will issue under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and […]
Attributes of Successful Transactions from the 2009 Deal Market
We have been recently doing some research into the archives of the post-Great Recession of the 2008-2010 deal market to try and understand what the near-term future may look like once the dramatic phase of COVID-19 runs its course. Of course, we would prefer not to think of those times but it’s best for buyers, […]
SBDA/Calder Celebrate Blowout January, Hammer Home 10 Closings in January 2020!
After closing a record 22 transactions in 2019, the Calder Capital/Small Business Deal Advisors team cranked up the volume and drove home 10 closings in January 2020, breaking the record for most closings in a single month. “I’m not sure it gets much better than this,” affirmed SBDA/Calder Managing Partner, Max Friar. “As I noted […]
