by Meritus Group Business Brokerage | May 11, 2026 | South Dakota Business Brokerage
South Dakota is not always the first market people mention when they talk about business acquisitions, but that is exactly part of the opportunity. For the right buyer, South Dakota offers something many larger markets cannot: stability, tax efficiency, strong...
by Meritus Group Business Brokerage | May 9, 2026 | Exit Planning
When you receive an offer for your business, the price is only part of the picture. How the buyer plans to pay for it matters just as much. A five million dollar offer means different things depending on whether it is all cash at closing, partially financed by you, or...
by Meritus Group Business Brokerage | May 7, 2026 | Market Updates
Florida has become one of the most active M&A markets in the country. Population growth, business-friendly policies, and migration from higher-tax states have created a dynamic environment for business sales. If you own a Florida business and are thinking about...
by Meritus Group Business Brokerage | May 5, 2026 | Exit Planning
The best business sales do not happen by accident. They are the result of years of intentional preparation. Owners who start planning one to three years before going to market consistently achieve better outcomes than those who decide to sell and immediately list...
by Meritus Group Business Brokerage | May 3, 2026 | Industry Insights
Not all construction companies are valued equally. A specialty contractor with unique capabilities might sell for 6x EBITDA while a general contractor of similar size struggles to achieve 4x. What explains the difference? Understanding why specialty contractors...