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...
by Dan Smith | Oct 7, 2025 | Blog
At first glance, selling your business without a broker seems like an easy way to save money. After all, avoiding a commission that can run into six figures feels like a win. But the reality is that commission is only one line item in the bigger financial picture....
by Dan Smith | Aug 11, 2025 | Blog
When the time comes to sell your business, the goal is simple: get the highest price possible. But what you think your business is worth and what a buyer is willing to pay can be two very different things. To close a deal at the upper end of the market valuation...
by Dan Smith | Jun 12, 2025 | Blog
A new report from BizBuySell shows that 91% of people planning to buy a business expect to do so within the next two years. That’s a strong signal that the market for small business sales is heating up. For Main Street businesses, this could mean more buyers competing...
