Kate Vriner, President and M&A Advisor at Sunbelt Business Advisors of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky, has been recognized with the International Business Brokers Association's prestigious 2025 Chairman's Circle Award. The honor recognizes exceptional achievement in business brokerage and reflects her commitment to helping business owners successfully navigate mergers, acquisitions, and business transitions.

Selling a business is not like selling a house. From confidentiality and valuation to buyer qualification and deal structure, business sales require a different strategy to protect value and achieve the best outcome. Learn why experienced business owners work with a business broker when it's time to sell.

Two decades of relationships, transitions, and success stories. Two decades of helping business owners navigate one of the most important decisions of their lives.

Sellability and transferability are the two core drivers of business value. The more attractive your business is to buyers and the easier it can operate without you, the stronger your position at exit.

Explains normalized EBITDA, add-backs, owner compensation adjustments, discretionary expenses, and why informal bookkeeping kills multiples.

Protect your wealth, lifestyle, and legacy with smart financial planning, diversification, and advisory support. Written by Kate Vriner.

Learn how to protect employees, customers, and your legacy during a business sale with five proven transition strategies. By Kate Vriner.

Profitability isn’t enough. Discover hidden value drivers like recurring revenue and customer diversification. Written by Kate Vriner.

Compliance and sustainability protect your business and increase valuation. Learn five strategies to turn obligations into opportunities. By Kate Vriner.

Explore five strategies to build a predictable growth engine with sales systems, marketing, and partnerships. Written by Kate Vriner.

Learn how to safeguard your business against cyber threats, downtime, and outdated systems with smart technology and risk management. By Kate Vriner.

Discover five proven strategies to attract and retain top employees, reduce turnover costs, and increase business value. Written by Kate Vriner.

Find out why choosing a business broker over a realtor is key to a successful and seamless business sale.

Sunbelt Business Advisors proudly welcomes Greg Beck and FocalPoint Advisory Services to the team.

Learn how a broker can simplify the sale of your business and maximize its value.

Selling your business? Learn why professional expertise is key to maximizing value and ensuring a smooth transition.

See how we’re adapting buyer and seller interactions with flexible and personalized approaches.

Choosing the right business broker is critical—learn how to evaluate your options and involve trusted advisors.

Discover client testimonials that showcase our dedication to helping business owners achieve their goals.

Discover the significance of the CBI designation and how it enhances our services at Sunbelt Business Advisors.