
Q4 2025 Market Pulse Report
This survey covers important topics, such as QUARTERLY INSIGHTS, 2025 OVERVIEW, BUSINESS VALUE, FINANCING TRENDS, TIME TO CLOSE, and KNOW YOUR BUYER. The quarterly IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse Survey was created to gain an accurate understanding of the market conditions for businesses being sold in Main Street (values $0-$2MM) and the lower middle market (values $2MM-$50MM). The national survey was conducted with the intent of providing a valuable resource to business owners and their advisors.
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Q1 2026 V-AID Newsletter
Articles in this new issue are about 2025 Insight Report, Private Equity and Search Funds Join Mix of Small Business Buyers, and 2026 Outlook and Guidance. This V-AID Monthly Newsletter was created to provide the latest news, updates, and insights to buyers and sellers for small businesses in Main Street (values $0-$2MM) and the lower middle market (values $2MM-$50MM).
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Q3 2025 Market Pulse Report
This survey covers important topics, such as QUARTERLY INSIGHTS, BUSINESS VALUE, FINANCING TRENDS, TIME TO CLOSE, and KNOW YOUR BUYER.
The quarterly IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse Survey was created to gain an accurate understanding of the market conditions for businesses being sold in Main Street (values $0-$2MM) and the lower middle market (values $2MM-$50MM). The national survey was conducted with the intent of providing a valuable resource to business owners and their advisors.
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Q4 2025 V-AID Newsletter
Articles in this new issue are about Sale Prices Trend Lower as Deals Move Faster, Service Sector Acquisitions up 11%, Retail Up 14%, as Buyers Focus on Essential Businesses, and Market Outlook. This V-AID Monthly Newsletter was created to provide the latest news, updates, and insights to buyers and sellers for small businesses in Main Street (values $0-$2MM) and the lower middle market (values $2MM-$50MM).
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