E-2 Visas: A Bright Future for Entrepreneurs and Skilled Workers
The E-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreign nationals to invest in and operate a business in the United States. It is a unique opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs, offering a pathway to success in the U.S. market. As the future of the E-2 visa continues to evolve, it’s becoming increasingly important for economic growth and job creation in the...Read More
Chair’s Letter
Dear Members, It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through 2025. A lot has been happening in our industry, and from all indications, this year is shaping up to be another strong one for business sales and brokerage activity across the state. I’d like to take a moment to congratulate all of our 2024 award winners. Your dedication, professionalism,...Read More
Business Brokers of Florida® Announces Deal Maker Awards
The Business Brokers of Florida® (BBF) is pleased to acknowledge top performing business broker members with its annual deal maker awards, calculated using sold data from the BBF’s proprietary Business Listing Service (BLS) for the prior calendar year. Recipients were recognized across the state at District awards luncheons held in April and May and provided with a plaque...Read More
62 Reasons Why Business Sellers Hire Brokers
Selling a Business… By-Owner? Or… Hire a business transfer intermediary and/or a different kind of professional advisor? Should sellers of small and midsize businesses sell by-owner or list their business for sale with a business broker/intermediary? It depends. This report will help you decide. Process to Sell a Business While...Read More
Are You Prospecting for Listings Effectively?
The most recent Business Brokerage Press Industry Survey (Available for purchase at www.bbpinc.com) reported that the average business brokerage office has about 45 listings and the sole practitioner has about 13, at any one time. 13 seems about right, although we feel that 15 to 20 is a much better number of listings for a one-person office. Therefore, forty-five listings for an...Read MoreChair’s Letter
It’s hard to believe we’re already into the second quarter of 2025. Where has the year gone? It seems like just yesterday we were wrapping up our 2024 production—and what a year it was. Let’s take a moment to reflect on some impressive numbers. In 2024, BBF members collectively sold 1,148 businesses totaling $840 million in transaction value. That’s a significant leap...Read More
Debunking Myths in the Business Buying and Selling Process
By leveraging professional advice, maintaining transparency, and being patient and thorough, you can enhance your chances of a successful transaction. With 30 years of experience and having overseen thousands of business transactions, I’ve encountered numerous myths about the business buying and selling process. Here are some of the most common misconceptions and the...Read More