Prime borrowing rates in Canada have increased 10 times in the last 18 months… The prime rate has risen from 2.45% in March 2022 to the current prime rate of 7.2%, an almost 300% increase in 18 months. https://wowa.ca/banks/prime-rates-canada Interest Rates: The Canadian Dilemma This is a historic speed of increase in financing costs, off …
The summer season often brings with it a noticeable slowdown in business and market activity as people take vacations and enjoy some well-deserved rest and 2023 is no exception. Summer activity has dropped off for the normal summer reasons but has also been intensified by additional market uncertainty this year. For individuals engaged in buying …
Many business owners are very excited to receive an unsolicited offer, often from a competitor, supplier or employees. In theory this easy offer could be the answer to your worries of trying to figure out…. But is the offer as good as it appears? Often buyers see presenting an unsolicited offer as a way to …
Recession or no recession? Interest rate increases? Bank failures? Delivery challenges and increased supply prices? Global tensions, energy concerns… There is so much uncertainty in the world right now and in the current business environment that it can be challenging to plan for the future. Most people tend to pick one of three responses when …
A unique opportunity is now available to purchase a company that has been a leading Compressed Air and Industrial Vacuum equipment & service provider in Southwestern Ontario since 2011. The company is a premier full-service provider and single source solution that is ripefor a strategic acquirer to expand their regional footprint. This company is an …
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A unique opportunity is now available to purchase a 22-year-old pool and spa retail, service, and distribution business in SW Ontario- serving Brant & Norfolk areas. The company is the premier provider of pool and spa products and services in the region and is ripe for a strategic acquirer to expand their regional footprint. This …
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I’ve been working with a number of clients recently that own the real estate used by the business. These specific clients purchased and continue to hold the real land/property within the operating business, instead of through a separate holding company. Owning real estate within the business tends to be challenging from a business sales perspective, …
Activity in the M&A market has been very strong post COVID due to pent-up demand and significant sidelined capital needing to be deployed. But recently growing uncertainty over future market conditions, rising interest rates & supply chain disruptions are starting to impact buyers assessment of risk and is reflected in price valuations & offers. Please …
Turn your privately owned business into money! When you are ready to exit your business or transition to a new phase, the big unknowns are, “how much is my business worth?” and “when and how will I unlock its value?“
