Back in late 2015, I had the opportunity to work on my first SBA business valuation for a cleaning service company. This company was a franchise that operates under the name, Merry Maids®. Merry Maids is a world leader in the residential cleaning industry and has more...Read More »
According to the SBA, as of 2018, there are 30.2 million small businesses representing 99.9% of all businesses in the United States. Whether you are an office-based business or a home-based business, there are many local, state, and federal regulations to comply with....Read More »
Running a small business is a daunting challenge. Statistically, less than 50 percent of small businesses are still operational after five years. One of the best ways to ensure success is by gaining and growing the right target market. In the following paragraphs, we...Read More »
The security alarm services industry is one of the most profitable industries I have come across. The sector has grown tremendously over the past ten years due in part to consumer spending and aging populations. In addition, consumers are more concerned about security...Read More »
This past week, Peak has had the opportunity to value a couple of pharmacies. Pharmacies operate in a similar manner, but most pharmacies in the United States are associated with large public companies. As such, valuing a pharmacy is rare in my book since most...Read More »