What Is An SBDC? Buying a business brings questions about financing, cash flow, and managing the company after closing. Owning a business brings its own challenges, from improving profitability to planning for growth or an eventual sale. A Small Business Development Center, or SBDC, can be a useful resource at each of these stages. Across…
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How SBDCs Help Texas Business Buyers and Owners
Wednesday, September 30th, 2026
You Can Use Your Retirement Funds and an SBA 7(a) Loan to Buy a Business
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026Using Retirement Funds and an SBA 7(a) Loan to Buy a Business How Guidant Financial’s ROBS Program Can Work Alongside SBA 7(a) Financing A buyer may have the experience and the right acquisition target, yet lack enough readily available cash for the down payment. Retirement savings can sometimes bridge that gap. Through a Rollovers as…
Embezzlement and Business Value
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026Embezzlement and Business Value: What Every Business Owner Should Know As business brokers who have been selling businesses here in Texas for more than 20 years, we’ve seen just about everything. Every year, we meet with business owners who have experienced employees stealing from them. We’re not talking about small things like slacking off on…
Financial Strategies for Businesses in Texas’ Economy
Thursday, September 10th, 2026How Regional Economic Conditions Shape Buyer Preferences and Financing Strategies in Texas Texas’ vast and dynamic economy presents unique opportunities and challenges for business buyers. At Gateway Mergers and Acquisitions, we understand that regional economic conditions play a pivotal role in shaping what buyers seek and how they finance acquisitions. Whether you’re looking to buy…
Entrepreneurship 101: Essential Qualities and Skills for Aspiring Business Owners
Tuesday, September 8th, 2026Entrepreneurship 101: Essential Qualities and Skills for Aspiring Business Owners What It Takes to Succeed in Buying or Starting a Venture In the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), identifying or cultivating the right traits in a business owner can be the difference between a thriving enterprise and a costly misstep. Whether you’re eyeing…
How a Superstar or Key Employee Can Affect the Value of a Business
Friday, September 4th, 2026What Business Owners Must Consider Before Putting a Company on the Market A superstar or key employee can have a major impact on the value of a business. The important question is whether that employee makes the business more transferable or makes the business dependent on one person. From a buyer’s perspective, the key question…
SBA 7(a) Lending Changes 2026: What Business Buyers, Sellers and Brokers Need to Know
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026SBA lending changes to the SBA’s Standard Operating Procedure, SOP 50 10, Version 8.1. The new SBA lending changes are scheduled to take effect October 1, 2026. Transactions that receive their SBA loan number before that date may remain subject to the current rules. However, buyers, sellers and business brokers should begin preparing now because…
The Gateway M&A Advantage for Texas Business Owners
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026Selling a business isn’t just about listing it—it’s about positioning it, marketing it, and negotiating the best deal. That’s where Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions comes in. We’ve spent more than 25 years helping Texas business owners sell successfully. Backed by over two decades of experience in the heart of Texas and an expert team of…
How to Attract Serious Buyers for Your Business
Thursday, July 2nd, 2026When it’s time to sell your business, not all buyers are created equal. Some are just kicking tires. Others might not have the experience or financial backing to close the deal. The best buyers are serious, qualified, and ready to move forward—but to attract them, you have to present your business in the right light.…
One of the Biggest Retirement Mistakes Business Owners Make: Waiting Too Long to Sell
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026Many business owners spend decades building a successful company. They work long hours, make sacrifices, and overcome challenges that would cause most people to quit. Their business becomes more than a source of income—it becomes part of their identity. Unfortunately, one of the most common and costly mistakes business owners make is waiting too long…
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