Small Business Brokerage Blog

Expert guides and resources for NJ, NY, NYC, and CT business owners considering a sale, seeking a valuation, or planning an exit.

Healthcare M&A
May 6, 2026

How to Sell Your NY Article 28 Clinic — A 2026 Guide for Owner-Operators

Article 28 D&TC valuation (7–9x EBITDA), the PHHPC Certificate of Need timeline, Material Transactions filings, the Corporate Practice of Medicine question, and 6 things to fix in the next 12 months to maximize your sale price.

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Healthcare M&A
May 6, 2026

Article 31 Behavioral Health M&A: What NY Sellers Should Know in 2026

Behavioral health platforms are trading at 8–12x EBITDA in 2026 — the highest multiples in healthcare. NY MHOTRS valuation, the OMH license transfer, three buyer types (corporate, strategic, PE), and 7 things to do in the next 12 months.

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Healthcare M&A
May 6, 2026

How Healthcare M&A Brokers Get Paid (And Why It Matters For Sellers Too)

Sell-side commissions, buy-side retainers, success fees, the Lehman formula, and the structural incentive problems baked into traditional broker compensation. Five questions to ask any healthcare M&A broker before you sign.

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Selling Guide
April 16, 2026

Small Business Broker Fees in NJ: What You'll Actually Pay in 2026

Commission rates for Main Street businesses (8–12%), Lehman and Double Lehman scales for larger deals, upfront fees to watch for, and the $0-upfront Nexus Bridge model.

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Industry Guide
April 16, 2026

How to Sell Your HVAC Business in New Jersey

HVAC valuation multiples (3x–5x SDE for small, 5x–8x EBITDA for larger), what drives value, buyer types including PE roll-ups, and how to prepare your company for sale.

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Buying Guide
April 16, 2026

NJ Distribution Routes for Sale: Chip, Bread, Beverage & FedEx

Price ranges for chip routes ($80K–$250K), bread routes, beverage routes, and FedEx Ground routes ($300K–$1M+). Financing, territory protection, and due diligence tips.

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Valuation
April 15, 2026

How Much Is My Business Worth? A Guide for NJ, NY & CT Owners

Learn the three most common valuation methods — SDE multiple, EBITDA, and asset-based — plus the key factors that raise or lower your business's value in the tri-state market.

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Selling Guide
April 15, 2026

How to Find a Small Business Broker in New Jersey and New York

What a small business broker does, what to look for in confidentiality and fee structure, red flags to avoid, and how to choose the right broker for your NJ or NY business sale.

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Selling Guide
April 15, 2026

How to Sell a Business in New Jersey: A Complete Guide

Everything NJ business owners need to know about preparing for a sale, understanding valuations, what buyers look for, working with a broker, and avoiding common mistakes.

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Selling Guide
March 19, 2026

How to Sell a Business in New York: 2026 Guide for NY & NYC Business Owners

Everything NY and NYC business owners need to know about selling, including borough-specific considerations, confidentiality strategies, and how to find the right broker.

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