More Albertans are buying businesses together than ever before, and the reasons are practical. Splitting the purchase price cuts the amount of capital each buyer needs to raise. Splitting the workload means one partner c … read more

Ask most people how to buy a business and they will tell you to find something you already know. Spend a decade in the industry, learn the vendors, learn the customers, then buy in. It's reasonable advice, and it's also … read more

Closing day feels like the finish line. The paperwork is signed, the keys are in your hand, and the business is officially yours. But for anyone buying a business in Alberta, the truth is that closing is really just the … read more

If you own a machine shop in Alberta and you've been investing in automation over the past few years, you may be sitting on more value than you realize. The manufacturing business valuation landscape in Alberta has shift … read more

Acquiring a contractor business looks clean on paper. You review the financials, assess the fleet, check the client list, and shake hands. But post-acquisition integration in the trades is where things get genuinely comp … read more