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Oklahoma Business Owners: The Biggest Risk in Selling Your Business Is Waiting Until You “Feel Ready”
The business market is still moving, but buyers are looking harder at quality.
A Barbershop with Character—and a Future
A high-end barbershop, a loyal client base, and a seller who wanted more than just a transaction. This is the story behind a business sale where the right buyer mattered just as much as the final number.
What Is a Business Appraisal (and Why It Matters More Than You Think)
Coming Out of Tax Season (And Looking Ahead) It has been a day since my last post. I am coming out of the year-end push for 2025 tax-related appraisals. I am no CPA, but I feel your pain brothers and sisters. We’ll have capacity for two business appraisals in May,...
Deal Overview Q1 2026 | Oklahoma Business Sales
Bockus Consulting Business Brokerage and Appraisals brings you a selection of Oklahoma businesses available for acquisition. With the largest number of positive client reviews in the state, our firm is the trusted partner for buyers, sellers, and referral...
How to Sell Your Business for Maximum Dollar
Want the best and only way to sell your business for maximum dollars? I just read a post from a "guru" on how to sell a main street owner operator business for MILLIONS $$. The only way to sell your business for the maximum amount - run a business that makes...
Sell the Business VS. Sell the Real Estate
What do you do when your Oklahoma business is worth less alive than the dirt it sits on? That is not a joke. I see it more than people think. An owner builds a business for 20 or 30 years. But the land under it has gone up so much in value that the real estate is...
The 10 MOST IMPORTANT Questions for your Yearend Review with an Exit Strategy in Mind
As the year winds down, most business owners reflect on revenue, expenses, and maybe taxes—but few pause to ask the questions that could make or break their future exit. This isn't just about closing your books; it's about opening a window into what your business is...
Beyond Numbers: Why Non-Financial Terms Matter in a Business Sale and How to Use Them
In a business sale, the focus often gravitates toward the headline number, the purchase price. But for seasoned business brokers and valuation professionals, it’s the non-financial terms that frequently determine whether a deal creates real value or quietly unravels...
Selling a business? A quick reality check on financing (and how to keep your deal bankable).
Many owners assume a buyer will simply write a check for the full purchase price. In practice, most acquisitions use a capital stack: third‑party debt (often bank/SBA), buyer equity, and frequently a seller note or earn‑out. Lenders underwrite historical, documented...
Why Can’t I Ask for More Than the Appraised Value of My Business?
This is a question I hear all the time. My answer is: You can. But here’s why it doesn’t work out. The appraised value reflects market reality.An appraisal isn’t just a random number. It’s based on market data, financial performance, and what buyers are willing to pay...