How AI Is Changing Small Business Valuations in 2026

AI & Small Business Valuation

AI & SMALL BUSINESS VALUATION: WHAT OWNERS NEED TO KNOW Artificial intelligence is changing how small businesses operate, from marketing and customer service to financial forecasting and administrative work. In 2026, it is also beginning to influence something many business owners may not expect: how businesses are valued when it is time to sell. AI…

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Selling a Tourism-Driven Business in Wilmington, NC

Night time view of booming businesses in Wilmington

SELLING A TOURISM-DRIVEN BUSINESS IN WILMINGTON, NC What Coastal Business Owners Need to Know Before Listing Tourism plays a major role in the economy of Wilmington and its surrounding coastal communities. From restaurants and retail shops to vacation rental operations, tour companies, marinas, and seasonal services, many local companies depend heavily on visitor traffic throughout…

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How Much Is My Business Worth in Wilmington, NC?

How Much Is My Business Worth in Wilmington, NC

HOW MUCH IS MY BUSINESS WORTH IN WILMINGTON, NC? If you’re thinking about selling your business in Wilmington, NC, one of the first questions you’re likely asking is: “What is my business actually worth?” The answer depends on more than just revenue or profit. Business valuation is a detailed process that considers your financials, industry…

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What Does a Business Broker Actually Do During a Sale?

What Does a Business Broker Actually Do During a Sale

WHAT DOES A BUSINESS BROKER ACTUALLY DO DURING A SALE? A Step-by-Step Guide for Wilmington, NC Business Owners If you’re considering selling your business in Wilmington, NC, you may be wondering what a business broker actually does — and whether hiring one is truly necessary. At Momentum Companies, we regularly speak with local business owners…

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Top 5 Restaurant Segments Investors Are Targeting This Year

kitchen in a restaurant recently appraised by an investor using Momentum Projects business brokerage services

TOP 5 RESTAURANT SEGMENTS INVESTORS LOVE IN 2025 2025 is shaping up to be a year of transformation for the restaurant sector. Investor interest is no longer confined to big-name franchises or traditional sit-down spots. Instead, buyers are targeting agile, authentic, and experience-driven restaurant models that meet modern diners where they are — on the…

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Why Small Businesses Are Hotter Than Ever for Buyers

Local storefront symbolizing thriving small businesses attracting modern buyers

WHY SMALL BUSINESSES ARE MORE ATTRACTIVE TO BUYERS THAN EVER In today’s marketplace, it may be surprising to some, but small businesses are becoming increasingly attractive acquisition targets. Whether you’re a buyer looking for new opportunities or a small business owner planning for exit, here’s why the current environment favors small- to mid-sized companies. Lower…

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Momentum Companies Facilitates Sale of Wilmington’s Axes and Allies

Front entrance of Axes and Allies axe-throwing venue in downtown Wilmington

Wilmington’s Axes and Allies Welcomes New Owners Wilmington’s vibrant downtown entertainment scene just got a fresh chapter. Axes and Allies, the popular axe-throwing venue at 122 S. Third St., has officially changed hands. Local couple Bill and Lauren Symanski purchased the business from longtime owner Mia Troy in a sale facilitated by Momentum Companies, Wilmington’s…

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