Expert advice on buying, selling, and valuing businesses in Southwest Florida
Add-backs set your price and decide what a lender will finance. Which ones hold up, which get thrown out, a worked example, and how to document your numbers before you list.
Read Article →Six stages, from preparing the file to closing day, with realistic time ranges for each. Where the months actually go, what the new SBA rules do to the calendar, and five things that shorten the road.
Read Article →Permanent 100 percent bonus depreciation, a permanent 20 percent QBI deduction, and a closing calendar that does not care about the tax code. What actually changed this year, why an installment sale still does the heaviest lifting, and what to check before December 31.
Read Article →Prime moved to 7.00 percent on September 17, the first increase since 2023. Here is the arithmetic on what higher SBA loan rates actually cost a seller, why the October 1 coverage rules matter more than the quarter point, and what to do in the next ninety days.
Read Article →Reshoring, tariffs and private equity moving down market have made small manufacturers scarce and prized. What a machine shop or fabricator is worth here, the four things that move the multiple, and what kills industrial deals in diligence.
Read Article →Your contractor license does not transfer with the company. The three ways a buyer solves the qualifier problem, why bonding capacity is the second half of it, and how to keep both from repricing your deal in week eight.
Read Article →The SBA rewrites its acquisition lending rules on October 1. A higher debt coverage floor, a lender-ordered review of your add-backs, and tighter down payment rules all change what a financed buyer can pay you. Here is what to do before you list.
Read Article →Fewer businesses sold last quarter, and the ones that did sold for slightly more. What the Q2 2026 multiples mean for owners in Naples, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral, plus the seller financing gap costing deals.
Read Article →Storm season changes the mechanics of a deal more than the price. Insurance binders, lender timelines, and seasonality questions, plus the five things to have ready before a watch goes up in Naples and Fort Myers.
Read Article →Your landlord gets a say in your sale. Assignment clauses, lease term, and personal guarantees are among the quietest reasons a Southwest Florida deal stalls. Here is what to check before you list.
Read Article →Cape Coral and Fort Myers just ranked No. 5 in the country for small business growth. Here is what that ranking means if you want to buy a business here in 2026, and how to compete in a hot market.
Read Article →A historic wave of owners is heading toward retirement. Here's why succession planning matters more than ever in 2026, plus a practical framework for planning your Naples or Fort Myers exit early.
Read Article →Buyer demand in SWFL is strong but uneven. Here are the business categories buyers want most in 2026, and how to position yours to attract stronger offers in Naples and Fort Myers.
Read Article →Most business sales now include a seller note. Here's how seller financing works, typical 2026 terms, and how to protect yourself while selling faster and for more in Naples and Fort Myers.
Read Article →The SBA's cumulative 7(a) and 504 loan limit doubles to $10 million on July 4, 2026. Here's how the higher cap expands buying power for Naples and Fort Myers business buyers.
Read Article →How do you know it's time to sell? Five clear signs you're ready to sell your Naples, Fort Myers, or Cape Coral business, and the smartest first move to make.
Read Article →What is your HVAC company worth in Naples, Fort Myers, or Cape Coral? Real 2026 SDE multiples, the levers that drive value up or down, and a side-by-side example of two SWFL HVAC sales.
Read Article →Thinking about selling your business in Naples? From preparation to closing, here's everything Southwest Florida business owners need to know about the sale process.
Read Article →Understanding your business value is the first step to a successful sale. Learn how SDE, market conditions, and industry factors determine what buyers will pay.
Read Article →Southwest Florida's growing population, zero state income tax, and active buyer demand make 2026 an ideal window. Here's why the market favors sellers right now.
Read Article →Fort Myers is one of the fastest-growing markets in Florida. Learn how to find, evaluate, and acquire the right business in Lee County.
Read Article →SBA 7(a) loans are the most popular way to finance a business acquisition. Here's what buyers need to know about 2026 rates, terms, and qualification.
Read Article →From financial review to lease analysis, here's every step buyers should take during due diligence before closing on a business in Naples, Fort Myers, or Cape Coral.
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