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What Is an Opinion of Value and Why Business Owners Should Get One Before Selling

What Is an Opinion of Value and Why Business Owners Should Get One Before Selling

by Meritus Group Business Brokerage | Jun 24, 2026 | Business Valuation

Most owners can tell you almost to the dollar what their inventory cost, what their trucks are worth, and what they paid for the building. Ask them what the business itself is worth, and the answer usually turns into a guess — a number borrowed from a...
What Happens to Your Employees When You Sell Your Business

What Happens to Your Employees When You Sell Your Business

by Meritus Group Business Brokerage | May 1, 2026 | Exit Planning

For many business owners, the question that weighs heaviest is not about price or taxes. It is about people. What happens to the employees who helped build your business? The ones who have been with you for years, whose families depend on the jobs you have provided?...
Business Broker vs. M&A Advisor: Which Do You Need?

Business Broker vs. M&A Advisor: Which Do You Need?

by Meritus Group Business Brokerage | Apr 27, 2026 | Exit Planning

When you decide to sell your business, one of the first questions is whether to hire professional help. And if so, what kind? The terms business broker, M&A advisor, and investment banker get thrown around, but the differences are not always clear. Choosing the...
Why Some Businesses Sell in 90 Days (And Others Take Years)

Why Some Businesses Sell in 90 Days (And Others Take Years)

by Meritus Group Business Brokerage | Apr 24, 2026 | Exit Planning

We’ve seen businesses go from initial conversation to closed deal in under four months. We’ve also seen others languish on the market for years without finding a buyer. What makes the difference? It’s rarely luck. The factors that determine sale...
The Hidden Costs of Selling a Business (What Nobody Tells You)

The Hidden Costs of Selling a Business (What Nobody Tells You)

by Meritus Group Business Brokerage | Apr 20, 2026 | Exit Planning

When most business owners think about selling, they focus on the purchase price. A buyer offers $5 million, so that’s what you’ll get. Right? Not quite. Between the headline number and what you actually deposit in your bank account lies a gauntlet of costs...
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