The Federal Reserve announced yesterday a 25-basis-point cut in interest rates, lowering the federal funds rate to a range of 4% to 4.25%, marking its first rate reduction this year amid signs of a softening labor market and persistent inflation concerns. For owners of IT and digital marketing firms, this move could be pivotal.

As consolidation increases across tech-enabled businesses, buyers are now weighing other multipliers alongside EBITDA. The buyers are seeking “operational maturity.” Operational maturity is the measure of a business to function without the business owner, grow, and integrate with a new organization.

The recent release of the SBA’s final rule governing small business contracting has created a unique and lucrative selling opportunity.

New buyers from inside our database have listed their acquisition criteria. Use BuyersDirect to view potential buyers for your IT business.

Selling your MSP is a complex process requiring careful consideration of multiple factors, including the type of buyer that’s right for you.