Texas continues to dominate the national business landscape with unprecedented growth, boasting nearly 2.9 million active business entities as of January 2025 and recording over 1,368 qualified capital investment projects in 2024[1][2]. In this thriving environment where businesses are flourishing and M&A activity remains robust, Texas business owners considering a sale must navigate the process…

The Strategic Power of Acquisitions I have been in the business brokerage industry for over 20 years. One of the things that I have learned over that time, is that it is easier to run a larger business than it is to run a smaller business, and as the business owner, you must develop the…

The Recycling Industry in Texas The recycling industry is a cornerstone of the Texas economy, supporting environmental sustainability and creating significant business opportunities for entrepreneurs. For owners of recycling businesses—including electronic recycling, paper recycling, paper shredding, metal recycling, and other specialty recycling operations—understanding what affects the value of your business is crucial when considering a…

How Real Estate Value Shapes Texas Business Valuation: Ownership, Leasing, and Market Comparisons The value of real estate is a critical driver in determining the overall value of a business, especially in Texas where both property markets and business climates are dynamic and regionally diverse. Whether a business owns its real estate or leases it…

Selling Your HVAC Business in Texas: Valuation, Market Trends & Successful Exits Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions has been selling HVAC and related service businesses in Texas for over 25 years. If you own an HVAC company in DFW or anywhere in Texas and are considering selling, now may be an ideal time. The HVAC industry…

Cash Flow Freedom: Applying “Rich Dad Poor Dad Principles” to Maximize the Sale of Your Texas Business Think Like “Rich Dad”: Your Business Is an Asset—Not Just a Job Robert Kiyosaki’s “Rich Dad Poor Dad” teaches that true wealth comes from owning assets that put money in your pocket even when you’re not working. For many…

The Shortcut to Entrepreneurship Launching a startup can feel like blazing your own trail—but that trail is often steep, costly, and littered with failed ventures. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly half of new businesses close within five years. When you buy an existing business, you bypass many early‑stage pitfalls and step straight…

How to Grow Your Landscaping Business Through Acquisitions Using SBA 7(a) Loans Are you a landscaping business owner in Texas, particularly in the thriving North Texas region, looking to expand your operations? Acquiring other landscaping businesses can be a strategic way to grow your company, and using an SBA 7(a) loan can make this process…

The SBA 7(a) loan program is the SBA’s primary vehicle for financing business purchases. Under SBA’s new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP 50 10 8, effective June 1, 2025), many pre-2021 rules have returned, tightening underwriting and clarifying eligibility. In a 7(a) acquisition loan, a participating lender (bank, credit union, or other SBA-approved lender) provides the…

Selling your business isn’t like selling a car—or even a house. It’s more complex, more personal, and often more emotional. For many business owners, it’s the single largest financial transaction of their lives. After years—sometimes decades—of blood, sweat, and sacrifice, walking away from your company is a huge decision. At Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions, we…