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Thinking about selling? See the latest market data, multiples, businesses selling, the buyer pool, and more

by Ryan Hemmert

Looking for data and insight into the current market for private businesses – good news – you found it! The Q1 Market Pulse Report from the IBBA was released yesterday – you arrived at the right place! At Washington Business Brokers we are proud, long-running members of the International Business Brokers… Read More »Thinking about selling? See the latest market data, multiples, businesses selling, the buyer pool, and more

Getting a deal done with seller financing or notes

by Ryan Hemmert

You have bought something on Amazon, right? Of course you have. Let’s say you’re searching for an item and not exactly sure what you want. Amazon presents many ways to filter the (bewildering) number of options: price, brand, reviews, features, weight, availability, etc. What’s the… Read More »Getting a deal done with seller financing or notes

Want to understand current sales and earnings multiples for your business?

by Ryan Hemmert

Good news – you found it! See the Q1 2023 DealStats Value Index from the valuation experts at Business Valuation Resources below, it’s packed with insight across 15 industries, including: Sales and gross profit multiples. Earnings multiples (EBITDA / SDE / cash flows). Impact of transaction… Read More »Want to understand current sales and earnings multiples for your business?

Thinking about selling? See businesses selling, market data, the buyer pool, multiples, and much more here

by Ryan Hemmert
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Wondering if businesses are selling currently? Short answer: YES. The headlines are not fun lately, we get it. Inflation, financial markets, labor / staffing, Putin, UFO’s (what else, right?!). All that said, market experts increasingly anticipate a soft landing for the economy and financial markets.… Read More »Thinking about selling? See businesses selling, market data, the buyer pool, multiples, and much more here

What’s going on with the WA State capital gains tax?

by Ryan Hemmert

The proposed WA State capital gains tax is back in the headlines this week. As you may recall, the tax was signed into law in 2021. Last year, a Douglas County judge struck down the law on the grounds that it violated the State constitution.… Read More »What’s going on with the WA State capital gains tax?

Thinking About Selling Your Business in 2023? We packed this guide with resources

by Ryan Hemmert
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Yes – we can sell your business this year. At the time of writing, we have two businesses under contract. One went under contract in 18 days; the other in 44 days. The key? A defensible, market-based valuation. Organized financials. Preparation. Not sure where to… Read More »Thinking About Selling Your Business in 2023? We packed this guide with resources

Thinking about selling? See multiples, buyer pool detail, time to close, and much more here

by Ryan Hemmert

Wondering if businesses are selling currently? Short answer: YES. Expanding on the short answer – quality businesses, priced appropriately, are selling. If you are considering selling your business, now more than ever, professional representation and guidance matters. As for data and insight into the current… Read More »Thinking about selling? See multiples, buyer pool detail, time to close, and much more here

Thoughts on recent deals and M&A activity

by Ryan Hemmert

Step right up and pick a headwind for your business! Inflation, hiring and retaining employees, supply chain uncertainty, interest rates, and ____ (insert your choice). *now, if you can, set aside the day-to-day for a moment* Here’s the truth we all know: the economy is… Read More »Thoughts on recent deals and M&A activity

When is the last time your business got an oil change?

by Ryan Hemmert

How do you want your business to look different 1 year from now? 3 years? No, you can’t cheat by saying larger or more profitable! If you had $100k to invest in your business right now, what would you do? If you had to trim… Read More »When is the last time your business got an oil change?

Hear why another owner chose Washington Business Brokers

by Ryan Hemmert

Pleased to share a testimonial from Daniel Wright of Wright Way Cleaning & Restoration in Lynnwood, WA. Daniel & team worked over a period of 15+ years to build a thriving business and help customers through what is often a stressful and scary experience with… Read More »Hear why another owner chose Washington Business Brokers