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Post-2025 recovery has spotlighted undervalued service businesses in Massachusetts as resilient gems for savvy buyers, with small firms showing strong survival rates amid economic volatility. These...

Worcester-area family businesses, many rooted in manufacturing and services, face a pivotal moment for generational transfers amid Massachusetts' 2023 estate tax reforms and 2026 economic tailwinds....

George and Company shares information on rising valuations for tech-adjacent firms. Manufacturing sales trends in Middlesex County, MA, show steady momentum into 2026, fueled by reshoring, tech...

When you decide to sell your business, price matters—but it’s not the only thing that matters. One of the most important (and often overlooked) factors in a successful business sale is who you...

Stock sales are generally more favorable for small business owners (especially those with pass-through entities like LLCs or S-corps), but buyers oft push back due to liability risks. Here’s a clear...

AI can provide a quick business valuation, but a quick estimate is not the same as a trustworthy, sale-ready valuation. An experienced broker brings judgment, context, and deal insight that...

By Philip Dotten, COO, George & Company Business Brokers Fellow CBA members, you've seen it time and again: business owners rush to list their leased or owned commercial space before selling the...

Earn-outs are a portion of the purchase price (typically 10–30%) paid to sellers only if the business hits specific post-closing performance targets, such as revenue, EBITDA, or customer retention...

For most owners, selling a business is not just a transaction—it is a once‑in‑a‑lifetime wealth event. At George and Company, we see over and over that the owners who fare best are not just the ones...