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01/13/2026

12/11/2025

"Do you know a small business owner planning to confidentially sell their profitable, established business in 2026? The smartest move is to start preparing NOW. Early planning avoids costly mistakes and ensures the best value with the least stress.
👉 Learn how to prepare: https://x.com/IowaBizBroker/status/1998440253133303898?s=20
(Do someone who should see this a favor and share it.) "

11/03/2025

If you support Iowa startups, entrepreneurship, and economic development, or just want to be inspired by fresh ideas, don’t miss the Iowa Startup Accelerator Demo Day this Friday!

Six teams will pitch the concepts developed through hard work, mentorship, and innovation as they compete for cash prizes.

Pitches start at 5:00 PM. Awards at 6:10 PM.

Will you be there?

https://newbo.co/event/iowa-startup-accelerator-demo-day/

10/23/2025

If you own a business, are you thinking about selling?
Do you want to know the true market value for when you sell?
There are experienced business intermediaries and brokers trained in best practices from industry-leading sources. Discover the difference.

A qualified broker can help streamline your business sale and connect you with serious buyers. Certified Business Intermediaries meet strict standards in experience, education, and ethics, giving you confidence every step of the way.

Find yours: https://www.ibba.org/find-a-business-broker

10/23/2025

The Fall 2025 issue of "The Bridge," a monthly e-newsletter from
The M&A Source provides insights for the lower middle market, including articles about creating value from negative EBITDA (yes, you read that right creating value despite negative EBITDA) and how owner dependence can impact deals.

Unlock expert insights for the lower middle market in The Bridge: Fall 2025 Edition. Reflect on M&A Source's growth and plans, dive into a story of creating value from negative EBITDA, understand how owner dependence can derail a deal, and more.

Read the latest issue: https://masource.org/news/the-bridge-fall-2025/

09/29/2025

Planning to sell your business? Now is the time to think like a buyer. If you were on the other side of the deal, what would impress you? Would you buy your business? That mindset is key. Buyers look for... https://ibba-ma.org/get-ready-to-sell-how-to-showcase-the-strength-of-your-business/

If you’re planning to sell your business, now’s the time to think like a buyer. What would impress you if you were on the other side of the table? That mindset is key. Buyers are looking for stability, opportunity, and value. As a seller, part of the goal is to show them that your business […]

08/22/2025

Iowans in Des Moines, Henry, Lee, or Louisa counties thinking about starting a business, this workshop is for you!
Check this Southeast Iowa Small Business Development Center in Burlington on September 8 before you take the plunge or miss out on pursuing your dream...

Class is September 8! Register today!

08/06/2025

Exciting News from St. Martin Holdings!
Rada Cutlery, a subsidiary of Cedar Rapids-based St. Martin Holdings, has acquired Kwik-Kut Mfg., based in Mohawk, NY!

Since the 1920s, Kwik-Kut’s iconic food choppers have been a staple in American kitchens, trusted for chopping, dicing, tenderizing, and more. This acquisition marks a milestone as the first add-on to St. Martin's kitchen utensil platform, launched in 2024 with their acquisition of Waverly, IA-based Rada Cutlery.

Together, Rada and Kwik-Kut are sharpening the future of American-made kitchen tools. 🍴🇺🇸

Explore the legacy:
🔗 www.kwik-kut.com
🔗 radakitchenstore.com

08/02/2025

📉 Q2 Market Snapshot: A Shift Toward the Buyer’s Market
The second quarter saw a noticeable slowdown in small business transactions, with sale prices trending lower, favoring buyers.

🔻 Deal Volume & Value
Completed deals dropped 4% YoY and 6% from Q1
Median sale price fell 6% YoY
Median cash flow declined 2.6%

💼 What Buyers Want
73% are targeting recession-resistant businesses
64% are focused on service-based companies
Nearly 45% now identify as “corporate refugees”, up from 36% last year
15% are currently unemployed, up from 12%

🏭 Industry Highlights
Manufacturing: Transactions down 28%, sale prices down 7%
Financials: Median cash flow down 19%, revenue down 26%
Restaurants: Acquisitions down 16%, cash flow down 8%

📊 The market is evolving—buyers are cautious, selective, and leaning toward stability.

👉 Read the full report at https://www.bizbuysell.com/insight-report/

📞 Curious about your business’s value or sale potential in Iowa?
Let’s talk about how to position your enterprise for success in today’s market.

Q2 Business-for-Sale Market Cools as Buyers Assess Tariffs, SBA Lending Concerns

07/31/2025

If your business is located in Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, or Washington County, check this out. Kirkwood Community College is seeking input from businesses about the future needs of the area’s workforce. Take the survey now.

CEDAR RAPIDS – Kirkwood Community College has announced the launch of the Skills Survey 2027, a questionnaire seeking input from businesses in the college’s seven-county service area about the future

07/15/2025

In 1871, T. M. Sinclair, a native of Ireland, opened a meatpacking plant in . It became the largest producer of processed meat in between 1874 & 1894. By 1878, Sinclair operated the 4th-largest packinghouse in the world... https://share.google/zIgjAQroRDgZhmDMB

07/15/2025

Ever wonder what it’s like to sell a business with a broker on your team? This episode of IBBA Insights gives you BOTH sides of the story. Whether you're considering buying or selling, find out how their broker helped guide the process and why they both say they'd do it again.

Listen in here: https://www.ibba.org/insights/the-broker-advantage/