Labor Day: A Smart Moment to Plan Your Exit — Sell with VR Business Sales Atlanta Labor Day celebrates the people who build businesses—and it’s also a powerful moment to decide what’s next for yours. If you’ve been saying, “one…
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7 SBA Traps First-Time Buyers Miss
7 SBA Traps First-Time Buyers Miss SBA financing is powerful—low down, long terms—but first-time buyers often hit avoidable pitfalls. Here’s what to watch for and how to dodge it. Prequalification ≠ Approval: Treat prequalifications as directional only; plan around full approval and a clear-to-close…
The Silent Deal Killer in Georgia Business Sales: Owner Dependency
When it comes to selling a business in Georgia, most owners believe the big concerns are revenue, profit, or debt. But in deal after deal, one hidden factor ends up reducing value or killing the transaction entirely: owner dependency.…
Seller Notes, DSCR, and SBA: How VR Business Sales Structures Deals That Actually Close in Georgia (2025 Guide)
Executive Takeaways June 1, 2025 SBA changes demand higher equity and stricter DSCR analysis—VR Business Sales Atlanta navigates these complexities daily. Buyers need 15–25% down payment reality in today’s market, not outdated “10% down” expectations. VR Business Sales’ proven deal…
Resilience for Business Owners When “One Day” Never Comes
Resilience for Business Owners When “One Day” Never Comes Many business owners spend years saying, “One day, I’ll sell my business. One day, I’ll retire. One day, I’ll pursue something new.” Unfortunately, for many, that one day never comes—because they…
Why Pest Control Owners Should Start Exit Planning Now
Exit planning = options. A few focused moves can lift your valuation, widen your buyer pool, and cut months off your timeline. Why start now Active buyers: Consolidators prize route density and recurring revenue. Higher multiples: Clean books + strong…
5 Lessons from Business Owners Who Successfully Sold in Georgia
Every business sale is different, but in Georgia, the most successful exits tend to follow the same patterns. Looking back at recent transactions in Metro Atlanta and across the state, here are five powerful lessons that every owner can learn…
5 Critical Mistakes Women Entrepreneurs Make When Selling Their Georgia Businesses
Women-owned businesses are thriving across Georgia, from Atlanta’s tech scene to Savannah’s logistics hub. Yet when it’s time to sell, many women entrepreneurs make costly mistakes that reduce their business value and complicate the transition. After years of guiding Georgia…
Cash Flow vs. Revenue: What Buyers Really Care About
Many Georgia business owners believe the size of their revenue tells the story of their value. The bigger the number at the top of the financial statement, the better. But when it’s time to sell, buyers and banks look much…