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Carrie L. Duvall, Broker
Feb 16, 2023
Pros & Cons of an Asset or Stock Sale
There are commonly two frameworks for buying or selling a business. While I personally have a preference, the method chosen always...


Carrie L. Duvall, Broker
Apr 28, 2021
Florida New Hotspot for Business Sales! Prices up 30%.
Source: BizBuySell While buyers favored certain sectors, location also influenced decision making. The largest number of businesses are...


Carrie L. Duvall, Broker
Sep 29, 2020
Yes, All Businesses Have Value, Even Those Losing Money. #COVIDstinks
We're all very busy these days pivoting, shifting, reinventing, and whatever new buzz word for "survival" that comes along. COVID has...


Carrie L. Duvall, Broker
May 1, 2020
The LOI, Due Diligence & Pre-Closing Planning
The LOI provides the basic guidelines for the deal moving forward: It outlines major issues like fundamental terms, price, agreement on...


Carrie L. Duvall, Broker
May 1, 2020
How much is my business worth?
IT DEPENDS. Similar to other investments the value of your business is linked to its ability to earn and grow future profits. As a...


Carrie L. Duvall, Broker
May 1, 2020
First Time Seller? Consider this...
Whether your first or fifth business sale, the fundamentals remain the same. 1. Determine the value of your company. A third-party...


Carrie L. Duvall, Broker
May 1, 2020
Overcoming Dreaded Obstacles to a Business Sale
Overcoming the “Dreaded Dozen” Objections in Business Acquisitions Here is a list of the most common roadblocks that come up during an...


Carrie L. Duvall, Broker
Jan 20, 2020
2020 Election and Continued Tariff Negotiations Foster Uncertainty
SMAILL BUSINESS SALES SLOW SLIGHTLY There was an 8.6% decline in small business sales compared to the same period last year according to...
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