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Why a Business May Be Worth More in Pieces Than as a Whole

by Hank Bockus | Aug 24, 2026 | Business Appraisals, Selling Businesses

How Can a Business With Millions in Revenue Struggle to Sell? I just spent months trying to sell one. Over 50 years in business. Millions in annual revenue. 35 employees. A large real estate footprint. Significant inventory and equipment. A recognized name in its...

Why Didn’t the Business Sell?

by Hank Bockus | Aug 12, 2026 | Business Appraisals, Selling Businesses

Sometimes a business doesn’t sell because the price is too high. Sometimes the buyer can’t get financing. Sometimes there are problems with the employees, the lease, the financials, or the business itself. And sometimes, the problem isn’t any of...

How to Buy a Business: Understanding Valuation, Confidentiality, and the Acquisition Process

by Hank Bockus | Aug 12, 2026 | Business Appraisals, Buying Businesses

Buying a business is about much more than finding a company you like and agreeing on a price. If you’re wondering how to buy a business, it’s important to understand how businesses are valued, why confidentiality matters, and what you can do to demonstrate that...
Oklahoma Business Owners: The Biggest Risk in Selling Your Business Is Waiting Until You “Feel Ready”

Oklahoma Business Owners: The Biggest Risk in Selling Your Business Is Waiting Until You “Feel Ready”

by Hank Bockus | Jun 10, 2026 | Business Appraisals, Selling Businesses

Most Oklahoma business owners do not wake up one morning and suddenly decide, “Today is the day I’m selling my business.” You begin thinking about your age, your family, your health, your employees, your customers, or whether you still have the energy to keep pushing....
What Is a Business Appraisal (and Why It Matters More Than You Think)

What Is a Business Appraisal (and Why It Matters More Than You Think)

by Hank Bockus | Apr 21, 2026 | Business Appraisals

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,...
The 10 MOST IMPORTANT Questions for your Yearend Review with an Exit Strategy in Mind

The 10 MOST IMPORTANT Questions for your Yearend Review with an Exit Strategy in Mind

by Hank Bockus | Nov 7, 2025 | Business Appraisals, Business Finance, Selling Businesses

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...
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