Insights

1 May, 2019

BizBuySell reports: First Quarter of 2019 Transactions Dip Slightly, Market Remains Strong

BizBuySell stated that “Small business transactions in the first quarter of 2019 experienced a modest year-over-year decline but remain at historically high levels, according to the latest BizBuySell Insight Report, a nationally recognized economic indicator that aggregates statistics from business-for-sale transactions reported by participating business brokers nationwide.” Some key findings: A total of 2,504 sold […]

28 Jun, 2018

New Hampshire Manufacturing Facts from the Center for Manufacturing Research

Great information about the manufacturing industry in New Hampshire from the Center for Manufacturing Research.  It looks very healthy for anyone looking to invest and/or acquire companies in the state. “Manufacturers in New Hampshire account for 10.9 percent of the total output in the state, employing 9.9 percent of the workforce. Total output from manufacturing […]

24 Jan, 2018

Small Business Transactions Reached Record Highs in 2017!

According to BizBuySell.com, small business transactions reached record highs in 2017, up 27 percent from 2016.  “This year’s increase marks a noteworthy upward shift in the number of small businesses changing hands across America. For several years after the 2008-2009 Great Recession, sales volume remained low as small businesses struggled financially and capital for financing […]

25 Oct, 2017

The Top 10 Fastest-Growing Occupations vs Fastest-Declining ones

Here’s a very interesting article by Ben Casselman in the NY Times, October 25, 2017 about the shifting job categories through automation and overall demographic changes.  It lists the projected top 10 fastest-growing occupations from 2016 to 2026 and then the fastest-declining ones.  Great information to know! Click here: “Experts Foresee a U.S. Work Force […]

22 Sep, 2017

The Spa Industry in the USA generated 16.3 billion in Revenues!!

Have you ever thought about entering the Wellness Industry?  Or are you currently in it and wondering if you should reinvest in the industry?  From these stats, it sure looks like it’s healthy and fairly recession proof. “Wellness is about making healthy lifestyle choices and maintaining one’s well-being both physically and mentally. In recent years, […]