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…
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.…
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 Buyers need 15–25% down payment reality in today’s market, not outdated “10% down” expectations.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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When selling your business, confidentiality is critical to protecting its value and ensuring a smooth transaction. The biggest concern for many sellers is, “What if word gets out?” The Risk of Premature Disclosure If news of a sale spreads too…