{"id":561159,"date":"2019-06-15T03:00:20","date_gmt":"2019-06-15T07:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vrbbd.wpengine.com\/vrbbgreenbay\/the-historic-levels-of-small-businesses-being-sold-drops-slightly\/"},"modified":"2022-01-31T12:42:41","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T17:42:41","slug":"the-historic-levels-of-small-businesses-being-sold-drops-slightly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vrbusinessbrokers.com\/vrbbgreenbay\/the-historic-levels-of-small-businesses-being-sold-drops-slightly\/","title":{"rendered":"The Historic Levels of Small Businesses Being Sold Drops Slightly"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The number of small business transitions continues to be strong for the first quarter of 2019. \u00a0In fact, despite a small decline, small business transitions remain at historically high levels. <\/span><\/p>\n

Looking at the Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to a recent BizBuySell article entitled, \u201c<\/span>Number of Small Businesses Changing Hands Dips Slightly, But Market Remains Ripe for Buyers and Sellers<\/span><\/a>,\u201d now is still very much the time for both buying and selling a business. \u00a0It is true that the number of businesses sold in the first three months of 2019 dropped by 6.5% when compared to 2018. \u00a0Yet, it is important to keep in mind that the number of completed transactions remains very strong.\u00a0 Likewise, inventory is increasing, with a 6.1% increase in listings in Q1 of 2019 when compared to the same period in 2018. <\/span><\/p>\n

While the market is indeed strong, the BizBuySell article did note that some experts feel that there are signs that the market could become more challenging moving forward. \u00a0In part, this is due to the prospect that interest rates and financing could become increasingly challenging and more expensive.\u00a0 These factors indicate that now is a smart time to both buy and sell a business.<\/span><\/p>\n

Likewise, the financials of sold businesses in Q1 remains strong. \u00a0In fact, the median revenue of sold businesses jumped 6.5% when compared to Q1 2018. \u00a0Now, the median revenue stands at $540,000.\u00a0 However, cash flow continues to hover around the $100,000 for five years in a row.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the Top Regions? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Currently, the top markets by closed small business transition are Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Miami Beach, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater and Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington. \u00a0The top markets by median sale price are Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, Denver-Aurora and Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington. <\/span><\/p>\n

A Consistently Strong Market <\/strong><\/p>\n

Overall, the experts at BizBuySell believe that the market remains very strong and active. \u00a0They believe that the wave of retiring baby boomers looking to exit their businesses, historically low interest rates and the rise of the next generation of entrepreneurs are helping to fuel a great deal of activity. <\/span><\/p>\n

According to Matt Coletta, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, M&A Business Advisors, \u201cWe are seeing more quality businesses coming on the market with good, clean books than I have seen in my 25+ years in the business.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are considering buying or selling a business, then now is an excellent time to jump in. \u00a0Working with a business broker is a great way to ensure that you find the right business for you at the right price.<\/span><\/p>\n

Copyright: Business Brokerage Press, Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n

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