by Dan Smith | Mar 17, 2026 | Blog
Your business is personal. It represents years of your life and a whole lot of perseverance. So whether you’re actively thinking about selling or just starting to wonder “what if,” one thing is true: the earlier you start preparing, the better the...
by Dan Smith | Jan 30, 2026 | Blog
If you’re thinking about selling a business, it is important to understand that not all buyers approach an acquisition with the same goals. Different types of buyers can evaluate the same company through very different lenses, which can materially affect valuation,...
by Dan Smith | Jan 30, 2026 | Blog
When selling a business, working capital is typically part of what the purchaser is acquiring and plays a big role in the valuation of the company. It is also one of the most frequently negotiated aspects of a deal. Buyers and sellers often reach different conclusions...
by Dan Smith | Nov 28, 2025 | Blog
If you’re a business owner thinking about selling, one of the most important—and most overlooked—questions is how far in advance you should start preparing. In reality, the best time to begin is the day you acquire the business. Owners who maintain clean records,...
by Dan Smith | Oct 28, 2025 | Blog
Fort Myers, FL (October 23, 2025) – Corporate Investment Business Brokers (CIBB), a leading Southwest Florida firm specializing in the sale and acquisition of businesses, today announced the acquisition of CRE Consultants, a premier provider of commercial real estate...
