New Growth: Returning to the Roots of Smart Business Brokerage
Spring always brings out the country girl in me. It’s a season of renewal — a reminder that the best harvests come from good seeds, steady care, and a little faith. And I’ll be honest… I’m the type who wants results yesterday! But just like on the farm, business brokerages won’t work with impatience. Growth takes time. What I can control is how I...Read More
2025-2026 Immigration Changes Are Reshaping Deals: What Every Business Broker Needs to Know About E-2 & L-1 Buyers
Foreign Buyers Are Still in the Market, But the Rules of the Game Have Changed If you’re a business broker working with international buyers, you’ve probably noticed something: the demand is still there, but the deals are getting more complex. Recent immigration changes in 2025 and 2026 haven’t eliminated opportunities for foreign investors. Instead,...Read More
Chair’s Letter
Walking Event in South Florida – Thank You! In March 2026, the South Florida Chapter put together a different kind of event, and it is worth recognizing. About 25 members, along with family and affiliates, met at Spanish River Park in Boca Raton for an early Saturday walk. There was no agenda, just a few miles and time to talk. What stood out was how...Read More
7 Things to Consider Before Selling Your Business
Selling a business is rarely a straightforward endeavor. There are operational considerations, emotional considerations, and market considerations. Does your company have any red flags or risk factors? How can you increase valuation? What do you plan to do after sale? We recently sat down with Adams Price and Bill Nack, managing directors at The Forbes M&A Group (an...Read More
Selling a Business… By-Owner? Or… Hire a business transfer intermediary
This poll was commissioned by the Authorized Business Buyer Advocates® who are licensed by “Partner” On-Call Network®. Info about the Pollster “Partner” On-Call Network LLC and its licensed Authorized Business Buyer Advocates ® provides business consulting to small and midsize businesses and is a networking venue for company...Read MoreChair’s Letter
For more than 25 years, BBF has been built by countless members who chose to give their time and effort to the organization. What we have today exists because of that commitment, and I am grateful for it. Thank you, Paul McNally, for your guidance over the past two years. This year is about continuing forward in a thoughtful way. Our profession keeps...Read More
Contrary to popular belief, Seller Notes within an SBA Financed Business Acquisition Are Not Dead!
Seller financing has long played a crucial role in small business acquisitions, especially when an attribute of the deal is not palatable to the Buyer or Underwriting. With the recent changes to the SBA SOP, seller note requirements and uses have changed… changed… not died. These new regulations create opportunities to creatively mitigate deal specific hurdles in the hands...Read More