Brianna Johnson

The Year-End Readiness Checkup As the year comes to a close, many business owners shift their focus to planning, budgeting, and personal goal setting. But year-end is also one of the most strategic times to evaluate whether your business is positioned for a successful sale, especially if you are considering going to market in 2026.

Small Business Saturday is more than a shopping holiday, it’s a celebration of the people who form the heartbeat of our local and national economies. Across the country, millions of independent businesses open their doors every day with grit, creativity, and a commitment to serve their communities. Today, we pause to recognize that strength.

As the leaves change and Halloween approaches, there’s something scarier than ghosts and goblins lurking in the world of mergers and acquisitions, seller mistakes. These haunting missteps can send deals running for the hills. So, grab your flashlight, and let’s uncover some of the spookiest mistakes sellers make during an M&A process (and how to keep your deal from turning into a nightmare).