Transworld Business Advisors Blog
Business Acquisitions Favor Value Over Volume as Buyer Competition Intensifies
After years of post-pandemic whiplash — surging deal volumes, record prices, and then cooling headwinds from rising interest rates — the U.S. small business market has found its footing. The Q1 2026 BizBuySell Insight Report confirms what many experienced brokers have been feeling on the ground: buyers and sellers are no longer waiting for perfect conditions. They’re moving forward.
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10/01/2024
October 2024 Insight - Interest Rates and the Impact on Small Businesses
Interest rates have been a hot topic for small businesses recently, so learn how to help your Utah business manage rates
08/02/2024
Small Business Acquisitions: BizBuySell Key Insights from Q2 2024
The Q2 2024 BizBuySell Insight report came out, and the market for small businesses continues to be strong, while both sellers and buyers are being creative.
08/01/2024
A Guide to Your Business' Value and Finding the Right Buyer
Selling a business is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning, strategic thinking, and a keen understanding of the process.
07/25/2024
The Future of Business Brokerage: Emerging Trends and Opportunities
Learn the emerging trends reshaping the business brokerage landscape. Discover how tech advances, remote work, and sustainability are changing business deals.
06/26/2024
Key Updates From the IBBA Q1 2024 Market Pulse Report
The International Business Brokers Association's (IBBA) Q1 2024 Market Pulse Report offers valuable insights into the current state of the small business mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. Here are key takeaways for business owners and prospective
05/24/2024
The Benefits of Social Media Marketing for Business Owners
05/02/2024
BizBuySell Insight Report for Q1--Acquisitions Increase, But Some Headwinds Remain
Small business acquisitions are on the rise in 2024, marking a significant rebound after a relatively stagnant 2023. Despite challenges such as inflation and rising interest rates, the small business market is showing resilience and promise.
03/31/2024
The BizBuySell Insight Report: 2024 Expected to Bring New Opportunities for Growth and Acquisition
The most recent BizBuySell Insight Report provided some interesting predictions for 2024. The most important takeaway is that the landscape for buying and selling businesses presents both familiar challenges and new opportunities.
01/29/2024
Timing the Market: When Is the Best Time to Sell Your Business?
When preparing a plan for selling your business, it’s a good idea to be straightforward and honest about what it would take to prepare your company for a potential transaction. You should also develop a strategy and timeline for hitting those benchmarks. But remember, this is a guideline and it’s not set in stone.
10/19/2023
The Q3 2023 BizBuySell Insight Report is Out--What You Need to Know
09/15/2023
How to Find the Best Advisor When Selling Your Business
Do-it-yourself home repairs have had their moment. But for anyone that has paid attention to that trend, it quickly became apparent that having an expert remodel their home offered a considerable advantage in terms of the quality of the work. The same holds true when it comes to other big tasks, such as selling your business.
08/14/2023
The Rise of Recession-Proof Businesses
05/17/2023
2022 Transworld Main Street Market Report
It’s been two years of historic performance levels for Transworld. Not only was 2021 record-setting with 31% more deals closed versus 2020, but 2022 surpassed it by 62%. The total deal value of businesses increased, too, by more than 25%. The 2022 monthly breakdown of sold deals topped every month in 2021, with 10 of the 12 months showing double-digit increases.
01/20/2023
How to Determine if Owning a Franchise is the Right Fit for You
Have you thought about buying a franchise? These tips will help you make the decision.
01/10/2023
Top 5 Reasons to Work with a Business Broker
Discover the top 5 reasons to work with a business broker when selling your company. Learn how brokers can help ensure a smooth, timely, and profitable sale.