With remote work continuing to be an important part of the landscape in 2025, accountability remains one of the top challenges for businesses. When teams are spread out across different locations, it can be difficult to monitor progress, ensure that…
If you’re a business owner in Florida asking, “What is my business worth?”, the answer may not be what your tax return says. Net profit—while easy to find—is often a misleading number when it comes to understanding the true earning…
The sale of a business is often seen as the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, but for many, the process doesn’t go as planned. While the goal is always to reach a successful transaction, the reality…
SBA Loan Changes for 2025: What Every Florida Business Owner (and Broker) Should Know By Brian Stephens, Tampa Business Broker | Legacy Venture Group Visit Legacy Venture Group | Download Our Free Ebook If you’re a small business owner thinking…
Buying a business is a significant investment that requires careful consideration. To make an informed decision and reduce risks, you need to ask the right questions. Below are seven essential questions every buyer should ask before finalizing any deal. These…
Understanding Distributions, SDE, and EBITDA When Buying or Selling a Business If you’re exploring the purchase or sale of a business, you’ll often hear terms like SDE (Seller’s Discretionary Earnings) and EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization). These…
Selling Your Business? Don’t Let the Lease Be the Deal Breaker If you own a business that operates in a leased space and you’re starting to think about exiting in the next year or two or even many years down…
Don’t Let the Lease Scare You Off: What to Know About Leasing When Buying a Business Buying a Business? Don’t Let the Lease Scare You Off For many aspiring business owners, acquiring an existing business can be one of the…
What Comes Next? Reflecting on the Journey Beyond Business Ownership After nearly three decades of walking alongside business owners through the intricate journey of buying and selling businesses, one truth stands tall: while the mechanics of a deal—the price, the…
What Smart Buyers Wish They Knew Before Buying a Business Congratulations! You’ve bought a business. Now the real journey begins. Many successful business buyers will tell you: the transition right after the purchase is critical. Whether you bought a small…
As remote work continues to evolve, businesses must adapt to this new way of working. What was once a temporary solution during the global pandemic has now become a permanent part of the modern workforce. While the flexibility of remote…
Here are the most important updates that will impact how SBA loans are evaluated and issued: 1. Financial Requirements A 10% minimum equity injection will now be required for both startup businesses and ownership transitions. Seller financing may be used…