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How Gateway Helps Business Owners Sell with Confidence

Monday, February 10th, 2025

Selling your business isn’t like selling a car—or even a house. It’s more complex, more personal, and often more emotional. For many business owners, it’s the single largest financial transaction of their lives. After years—sometimes decades—of blood, sweat, and sacrifice, walking away from your company is a huge decision. At Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions, we…

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The #1 Reason Businesses Don’t Sell—And How to Avoid It

Friday, January 10th, 2025

For many business owners, building a company from the ground up is a lifelong labor of love. They pour their energy, time, and money into growing something from nothing. But when it comes time to sell that business, too many owners are blindsided by a hard truth: most small businesses never actually sell. It’s not…

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Why Selling Your Business While You’re Young Enough to Enjoy Retirement Makes Sense

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

As a business owner, you’ve dedicated years of hard work and sacrifice to building your company. But now, as you look toward the future, it’s time to ask yourself: Are you ready to enjoy the fruits of your labor while you still have the health and energy to do so? Selling your business while you’re…

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Executing an Exit Strategy

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

Thinking of Selling Your Business? 7 Ways To Execute Your Exit Strategy For Your Business There is no better time to sell your business than the first of the year. Buyer activity is the highest at the start of each year. Let us share with you 7 key components of selling your business: 1. Preparation:…

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The Strategic Advantage of Complementary Business Acquisitions

Friday, October 13th, 2023

If you are not ready to sell your business, you may currently be implementing growth strategies. We sell many businesses to existing owners, growing their business by acquisition. Maintaining growth and competitiveness is paramount for small enterprises in the current business environment. These are some of the reasons that owners choose to grow by business…

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The Balance Sheet: A Keystone in Your Business Sale

Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

What is the Balance Sheet? As a business owner preparing to sell your business, one of the critical documents that potential buyers will scrutinize is your balance sheet. The balance sheet, essentially a snapshot of your business’ financial health, holds significant weight in negotiations and can influence the ultimate sale price. The balance sheet provides…

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Business Valuations – Understanding Add Backs

Tuesday, June 13th, 2023

Business owners don’t always understand how business valuations are performed, and they often times don’t agree with the number. They first need to understand how their company’s cash flow is computed. It starts with determining the “Add Backs” — expenses that are added to the profits to derive EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and…

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The Impact of Inflation

Thursday, April 13th, 2023

What Exactly is Inflation? Inflation is the overall rise in the prices of goods and services over time. The rising of prices leads to a reduction of purchasing power. The rise in the general level of prices often expressed as a percentage, means that the dollar buys less than it used to in prior periods.…

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8 Things You Can Do To Prepare Your Company For Sale

Friday, January 20th, 2023

The number one mistake business owners make in selling their company is not preparing soon enough. Whether you want to sell your company today or in the next five years, these are 8 critical steps in maximizing your company’s value. Proper preparation will enhance the value of your company, make the transaction flow smoothly, and…

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