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When Buying a Business Goes Wrong Buying a business is often marketed as one of the smartest moves an entrepreneur can make. You skip the startup phase, step into existing cash flow, inherit customers, and build wealth faster than starting from scratch. Most…
What You Need To Know Buying a business is exciting, confusing, intimidating, and occasionally makes you question your life choices. Totally normal. At VI Business Brokers, we help buyers move through the process with clarity, confidence, and a lot fewer headaches….
The M&A Advantage for Canada’s Entrepreneurs For many Canadian entrepreneurs, growth usually means hiring more staff, increasing marketing spend, or opening new locations. But there is another strategy that often delivers faster and more reliable results….
Cost of acquisition per customer is simply how much money you spend to get one new customer. This usually includes advertising costs, marketing tools, and sometimes sales expenses. If you spent $500 on ads and earned one customer, your acquisition cost is $500. Simple…
Selling a business is exciting but it can also be time consuming if the wrong buyers are involved. At VI Business Brokers, one of our main goals is to protect your time, your privacy, and your deal. That is why we take prequalification seriously for both businesses…
If you are looking for a restaurant to buy on Vancouver Island, there is one factor that should be near the top of your checklist. Delivery. Not Skip the Dishes specifically, but restaurants that already rely on delivery platforms as a major part of their business….
If you’re looking to buy, sell, lease, or invest in commercial real estate in Nanaimo, choosing the right commercial broker can make a major difference. Commercial real estate transactions are far more complex than residential deals. Financing often takes longer,…
Applying for a commercial loan in Canada can feel overwhelming, especially if you are buying a business or expanding for the first time. The good news is that lenders follow a fairly predictable process. Once you understand the steps and prepare properly, getting…
If you want to buy a business in Canada using financing, your first job is not finding the business. Your first job is becoming bankable. Being bankable means a lender looks at you and the deal and says yes, this person can repay the loan without stress. It is about…
A Historic Shift in Canadian Business Ownership Canada is standing at the edge of one of the biggest ownership transitions it has ever seen. According to a recent study from the BDC, nearly 300 billion dollars worth of small and medium sized businesses are expected to…
This is an opportunity to acquire a profitable waxing and laser franchise business with Nanaimo territory. The business operates under one of the top franchise systems and benefits from a highly systemized, owner light model. Day to day operations are supported by…
At VI Business Brokers, our mission goes beyond helping clients buy and sell businesses. We are building a long-term vision focused on investing in, operating, and growing a portfolio of strong local businesses on Vancouver Island. Introducing the VI Business Buying…
Buying an existing website is one of the fastest ways to start earning online but success depends on picking the right platform and doing proper due diligence. Below are four reputable marketplaces where you can find websites and online businesses that fit different…
Selling a business in Canada is one of the most important financial events an owner will ever undertake. Two common structures are a share sale (buyer purchases the company’s shares) and an asset sale (buyer picks specific assets and leaves liabilities behind). Which…
Whether you’re planning to sell your business, bring in investors, or prepare for retirement, knowing the true value of your company is essential. Business valuation isn’t just about profit; it includes risk, assets, market trends, and the strength of your…
For years, I invested heavily in traditional digital advertising. Google Ads, Facebook campaigns, Instagram promotions, and more. These platforms can produce results, but over time I began to notice diminishing returns and rising costs. It felt like I was constantly…
It’s a bit wild to look back and realize that nearly 10 years ago, Facebook Ads were already a major part of growing an online business yet they were nothing like what we use today. Back then, I was running Facebook Ads in very small geographic areas. This made…
Over the years, I’ve sent more than 18 million emails. That’s a lot of campaigns, data, and lessons about what works (and what doesn’t) in digital marketing. When you operate at that scale, you start to see patterns very quickly. Some of the strategies that worked a…
Vancouver Island might be small, but it’s packed with key players. From brokers to commercial bankers, and everyone in between, knowing who to talk to is half the battle. That’s where targeted buyer outreach comes in. Why We Don’t Just Cast a Wide Net Sure, you could…