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Guides, frameworks and field notes from the Iconic team — on selling businesses, M&A process, and what buyers actually want.

146 articles · Last published June 21, 2026

01 · Featured

Editorial picks from the Iconic team.

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Introducing Iconic: Building the Platform for the Largest Transition of Small-Business Ownership in American History

Erik Salazar, Co-founder and CEO of Iconic, shares the vision behind the platform built to support America's largest generational wealth transfer — and why Main Street business owners deserve better.

Erik Salazar · May 27, 2026
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The Story Behind Iconic

Erik Salazar shares the deeply personal story behind why he built Iconic, rooted in his father's experience as a small business owner who never got the exit he deserved.

Erik Salazar · May 27, 2026

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geographic

M&A Advisor Houston (2026)

Roberto Sanabria
June 21, 2026
002

geographic

M&A Advisor Dallas (2026): Choosing the Right Partner for Your Sale

Erik Salazar
June 20, 2026
003

industry

Selling a Manufacturing Business in 2026

Naveen Selvadurai
June 19, 2026
004

buyer-type

Strategic Buyer vs Financial Buyer: How to Tell Which One Will Pay More

Erik Salazar
June 19, 2026
005

valuation

What Is EBITDA: A 2026 Deep Dive

Aaron Webb
June 12, 2026
006

valuation

Adjusted Ebitda Add-backs: A 2026 Deep Dive

Advisory Team
May 28, 2026
007

insights

The Story Behind Iconic

Erik Salazar
May 27, 2026
008

insights

Introducing Iconic: Building the Platform for the Largest Transition of Small-Business Ownership in American History

Erik Salazar
May 27, 2026
009

valuation

How To Value A Business: A Complete 2026 Guide

Aaron Webb
May 26, 2026
010

process

9 Steps to Selling a Business

Erik Salazar
May 5, 2026
011

buyer-type

Types Of Buyers For A Business: A Complete 2026 Guide

Aaron Webb
May 2, 2026
012

valuation

EBITDA Multiples by Industry: A 2026 Deep Dive

Aaron Webb
May 2, 2026
013

valuation

How Much Is My Business Worth: A Complete 2026 Guide

Aaron Webb
May 2, 2026
014

valuation

Letter Of Intent In Business Sale: A Complete 2026 Guide

Aaron Webb
April 30, 2026
015

valuation

Business Valuation Calculator: How to Value Your Business in 2026 (With Real Multiples)

Aaron Webb
April 30, 2026
016

process

How To Sell A Business: A Complete 2026 Guide

Advisory Team
April 30, 2026
017

Automotive Aftermarket M&A: A 2025 Iconic Insights

Advisory Team
June 26, 2025
018

How to Sell a Business in Cleveland: 2025 M&A Outlook

Advisory Team
June 1, 2025
019

Detroit M&A Trends: How to Sell Your Business in 2025

Advisory Team
June 1, 2025
020

Sell Your Business in Miami: 2025 M&A Trends Every Owner Should Know

Advisory Team
June 1, 2025
021

Selling Your Business in Las Vegas: Merger & Acquisition Sector Outlook 2025

Advisory Team
June 1, 2025
022

Washington DC Business Sale Guide: 2025 M&A Trends & Tips

Advisory Team
June 1, 2025
023

Selling a Business in Phoenix? Key M&A Trends for 2025

Advisory Team
June 1, 2025
024

2025 Mergers and Acquisitions in Atlanta: Insights for Dealmakers & Small Business Owners

Advisory Team
June 1, 2025
025

2025 M&A Trends in Dallas: Advisor Insights for Business Owners

Advisory Team
June 1, 2025
026

Houston M&A Trends 2025: How to Sell Your Business for Maximum Value

Advisory Team
June 1, 2025
027

Sell a Business in Seattle: 2025 M&A Trends for Business Owners

Advisory Team
June 1, 2025
028

Sell a business in Richmond, VA | M&A trend in 2025

Advisory Team
June 1, 2025
029

Sell a Business in Cincinnati: 2025 M&A Trends for Business Owners

Advisory Team
June 1, 2025
030

Sell a Business in Charlotte: 2025 Mergers & Acquisition Trends for Business Owners

Advisory Team
June 1, 2025
031

Columbus Deal Activity Trends 2025: How to Sell Your Business for Maximum Value

Advisory Team
June 1, 2025
032

St. Louis M&A Trends: Sell Your Business in Missouri 2025

Advisory Team
June 1, 2025
033

The Behavioral Health Boom: What’s Driving M&A in One of Healthcare’s Hottest Sectors

Advisory Team
May 12, 2025
034

10 Must-Read Business Books for Selling Your Business

Advisory Team
April 21, 2025
035

Food & Beverage 2024 & 2025: M&A Data Trends

Advisory Team
March 3, 2025
036

Optimize Competitive Advantage with McKinsey's Value Chain

Advisory Team
February 25, 2025
037

AI in Healthcare: Winners, Losers & 5-Year Forecast

Advisory Team
January 19, 2025
038

M&A Data and Trends for Distribution in 2024 and 2025

Advisory Team
December 10, 2024
039

Iconic Announces Acquisition of Integral Capital Advisors to Help Transform M&A Advisory

Advisory Team
September 10, 2024
040

Iconic Launches Platform to Accelerate and Simplify the Business Selling Process

Advisory Team
July 24, 2024
041

The Iconic Way: Guiding You Through the Seller Process

Advisory Team
July 23, 2024
042

Selling Your Business During an Economic Downturn

Advisory Team
July 9, 2024
043

The Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions on Business Sales

Advisory Team
June 25, 2024
044

Transitioning from Brick-and-Mortar to Online: A Business Sale Perspective

Advisory Team
June 11, 2024
045

CPG M&A Trends & Data: 2024 Insights for Your Business

Advisory Team
June 1, 2024
046

2024 and 2025: M&A Trends Data for Tech & Software

Advisory Team
June 1, 2024
047

M&A Trends in Healthcare, SUD, Clinics for 2024 & 2025

Advisory Team
June 1, 2024
048

M&A Trends for Manufacturing Businesses: 2024 and 2025

Advisory Team
June 1, 2024
049

M&A Trends in 2024: Data for Business Service Leaders

Advisory Team
June 1, 2024
050

The Psychology of Negotiation: Strategies for Business Sellers

Advisory Team
May 28, 2024
051

Mergers vs. Acquisitions: Choosing the Right Path for Your Business

Advisory Team
May 14, 2024
052

Maximizing Profitability: Tips for Preparing Your Business for Sale

Advisory Team
April 30, 2024
053

Franchise vs. Independent Business: Pros and Cons for Buyers

Advisory Team
April 16, 2024
054

Legal Considerations in Business Sales: A Comprehensive Guide

Advisory Team
April 2, 2024
055

Exit Strategies for Retirement: Planning for Business Owners

Advisory Team
March 19, 2024
056

Understanding Due Diligence: A Guide for Selling your SMB

Advisory Team
March 5, 2024
057

The Impact of Remote Work on Business Valuations

Advisory Team
February 20, 2024
058

The Future of Small Business Financing: Trends Reshaping Access to Capital

Advisory Team
February 6, 2024
059

Leveraging Social Media for Business Selling Success

Advisory Team
January 23, 2024
060

The Impact of Economic Trends on SMB Valuations

Advisory Team
January 9, 2024
061

How are business licenses valued in a sale?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
062

How to value a business for sale?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
063

Should I sell my business?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
064

How to advertise a business for sale

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
065

I am selling a business. How will it be taxed?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
066

How to sell my LLC?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
067

How much do business brokers charge to sell a business?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
068

How much does a business valuation cost?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
069

Do business brokers own their own business?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
070

How to sell a business quickly?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
071

Where to sell my business?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
072

Should I use a broker to sell my business?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
073

How to price a business for sale?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
074

Are business brokers licensed?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
075

How to value an insurance book of business?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
076

How much can I sell my business for?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
077

How to sell part of your business

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
078

What do business brokers do?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
079

When to sell your business?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
080

Why selling?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
081

Do I need a lawyer to sell my business?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
082

How to value a service business?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
083

How to sell a business with buyer financing?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
084

How to sell a franchise business?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
085

How is goodwill taxed when selling a business?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
086

How to calculate capital gains tax when selling a business

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
087

How much should I sell my business for no inventory?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
088

How to sell a percentage of your business?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
089

Does inventory come with the business in an acquisition?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
090

Hidden Insurance Verification Costs: Patient & Practice Impact

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
091

Expert Tips: Buying & Selling a Behavioral Health Company

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
092

Smarter Healthcare: Improve Revenue with AI Automation

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
093

Critical Considerations in Behavioral Health M&A Transactions

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
094

How To Choose A Corporate Structure For Your Business

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
095

Corporate Transparency Act: Steps for Ownership Compliance

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
096

Sell a Business in New York: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
097

Boston M&A Trends: Sell Your Business in a Shifting Market

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
098

Philadelphia M&A Trends For Selling Your Business

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
099

Selling Your Business: M&A Trends in San Francisco

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
100

LA M&A Trends for Selling Your Business: What to Expect

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
101

Chicago M&A Trends Shaping Your Business Sale Path

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
102

Tax Savings When Selling Business Equipment: Section 179

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
103

Scale Your Startup with Sales Tax Compliance Outsourcing

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
104

How to Construct Acquisitions for Multiple Objectives

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
105

Passive Income Business for Sale? Key Steps to Success

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
106

Business Value Mapping: Align, Prioritize, Communicate

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
107

How Inflation Destroys Business Value: The Hidden Threat

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
108

How to Value Your Business for Sale: A Complete Guide

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
109

EBITDA Explained: How It Affects Your Valuation Results

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
110

Iconic: Focus on Your Business Sale, Not Growth Capital

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
111

Industry Buyers and Your Exit Strategy

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
112

Your Complimentary Valuation vs Iconic’s Expert Process

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
113

Can I Sell My Business Without Complete Financials?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
114

What Sets Iconic Apart from Traditional Business Brokers?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
115

Selling Your Business, the Human Factor

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
116

Have You Completed a Transaction? Simplify Your Sale

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
117

Understanding Investment Trends To Grow Your Outpatient Mental Health Practice

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
118

Eating Disorder Treatment Market Trends You Need to Know

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
119

De Novo Playbook: Development, Growth, Execution & Exit

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
120

Challenges & Growth for Addiction Treatment Center Operators

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
121

Autism Therapy Clinic Trends and Investment in a Maturing Market

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
122

Selling a Business in Minneapolis: A Strategic Guide for Small Business Owners

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
123

Understanding Tax Implications of Mergers & Acquisitions

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
124

Interest Rates and Business Value: The Direct Link Explained

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
125

The Ultimate Guide to Valuing Your Private Business

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
126

Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions Tax in Key Industries

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
127

Capital Gains, Rollovers & Tax Strategies for Business Sales

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
128

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Sell Your Service Business Successfully

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
129

Is Invested Capital Equal to Enterprise Value Plus Cash?

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
130

How to Find the Best Company to Sell Your Business

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
131

How to Sell a Manufacturing Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
132

Omaha Merger & Acquisitions Trends: Sell A Business With A Business Broker

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
133

Merger and Acquisition Trends in Nashville: Step by Step Guide to Selling Your Business

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
134

Austin Business Trends in M&A: How to Sell a Business with a Broker in Austin

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
135

San Antonio Business Broker: Merger & Acquisition for SMB Owners

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
136

Sacramento Business Broker: Your Advisor to Sell Your Business

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
137

Merger and Acquisition Trends in Milwaukee: Step by Step Guide to Selling Your Business

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
138

Indianapolis Merger and Acquisition Trends for Selling Your Business: What to Expect

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
139

Sell Your Business in Jacksonville FL | Find a Business Broker in Florida

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
140

Sell Your Business in Kansas City: Work with a Business Broker

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
141

New Orleans M&A Trends for Selling Your Business: What to Expect from a Business Broker

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
142

Selling Your Business With A Business Broker: M&A Trends in Tampa

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
143

Denver M&A Trends: Insights on How to Sell Your Business in Colorado

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
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San Diego M&A Trends for Selling Your Business: What to Expect

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
145

Pittsburgh M&A Trends For Selling Your Business: Insights from Business Brokers

Advisory Team
January 1, 2024
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01 · Featured

Introducing Iconic: Building the Platform for the Largest Transition of Small-Business Ownership in American History

The Story Behind Iconic

M&A Advisor Houston (2026)

M&A Advisor Dallas (2026): Choosing the Right Partner for Your Sale

Selling a Manufacturing Business in 2026

Strategic Buyer vs Financial Buyer: How to Tell Which One Will Pay More

What Is EBITDA: A 2026 Deep Dive

Adjusted Ebitda Add-backs: A 2026 Deep Dive

The Story Behind Iconic

Introducing Iconic: Building the Platform for the Largest Transition of Small-Business Ownership in American History

How To Value A Business: A Complete 2026 Guide

9 Steps to Selling a Business

Types Of Buyers For A Business: A Complete 2026 Guide

EBITDA Multiples by Industry: A 2026 Deep Dive

How Much Is My Business Worth: A Complete 2026 Guide

Letter Of Intent In Business Sale: A Complete 2026 Guide

Business Valuation Calculator: How to Value Your Business in 2026 (With Real Multiples)

How To Sell A Business: A Complete 2026 Guide

Automotive Aftermarket M&A: A 2025 Iconic Insights

How to Sell a Business in Cleveland: 2025 M&A Outlook

Detroit M&A Trends: How to Sell Your Business in 2025

Sell Your Business in Miami: 2025 M&A Trends Every Owner Should Know

Selling Your Business in Las Vegas: Merger & Acquisition Sector Outlook 2025

Washington DC Business Sale Guide: 2025 M&A Trends & Tips

Selling a Business in Phoenix? Key M&A Trends for 2025

2025 Mergers and Acquisitions in Atlanta: Insights for Dealmakers & Small Business Owners

2025 M&A Trends in Dallas: Advisor Insights for Business Owners

Houston M&A Trends 2025: How to Sell Your Business for Maximum Value

Sell a Business in Seattle: 2025 M&A Trends for Business Owners

Sell a business in Richmond, VA | M&A trend in 2025

Sell a Business in Cincinnati: 2025 M&A Trends for Business Owners

Sell a Business in Charlotte: 2025 Mergers & Acquisition Trends for Business Owners

Columbus Deal Activity Trends 2025: How to Sell Your Business for Maximum Value

St. Louis M&A Trends: Sell Your Business in Missouri 2025

The Behavioral Health Boom: What’s Driving M&A in One of Healthcare’s Hottest Sectors

10 Must-Read Business Books for Selling Your Business

Food & Beverage 2024 & 2025: M&A Data Trends

Optimize Competitive Advantage with McKinsey's Value Chain

AI in Healthcare: Winners, Losers & 5-Year Forecast

M&A Data and Trends for Distribution in 2024 and 2025

Iconic Announces Acquisition of Integral Capital Advisors to Help Transform M&A Advisory

Iconic Launches Platform to Accelerate and Simplify the Business Selling Process

The Iconic Way: Guiding You Through the Seller Process

Selling Your Business During an Economic Downturn

The Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions on Business Sales

Transitioning from Brick-and-Mortar to Online: A Business Sale Perspective

CPG M&A Trends & Data: 2024 Insights for Your Business

2024 and 2025: M&A Trends Data for Tech & Software

M&A Trends in Healthcare, SUD, Clinics for 2024 & 2025

M&A Trends for Manufacturing Businesses: 2024 and 2025

M&A Trends in 2024: Data for Business Service Leaders

The Psychology of Negotiation: Strategies for Business Sellers

Mergers vs. Acquisitions: Choosing the Right Path for Your Business

Maximizing Profitability: Tips for Preparing Your Business for Sale

Franchise vs. Independent Business: Pros and Cons for Buyers

Legal Considerations in Business Sales: A Comprehensive Guide

Exit Strategies for Retirement: Planning for Business Owners

Understanding Due Diligence: A Guide for Selling your SMB

The Impact of Remote Work on Business Valuations

The Future of Small Business Financing: Trends Reshaping Access to Capital

Leveraging Social Media for Business Selling Success

The Impact of Economic Trends on SMB Valuations

How are business licenses valued in a sale?

How to value a business for sale?

Should I sell my business?

How to advertise a business for sale

I am selling a business. How will it be taxed?

How to sell my LLC?

How much do business brokers charge to sell a business?

How much does a business valuation cost?

Do business brokers own their own business?

How to sell a business quickly?

Where to sell my business?

Should I use a broker to sell my business?

How to price a business for sale?

Are business brokers licensed?

How to value an insurance book of business?

How much can I sell my business for?