When it comes to tax time, privately held companies want to show as little profit as possible. However, when it's time to borrow money or sell the business, they want to show just the opposite. Lenders and prospective acquirers want to see a strong bottom line.

Selling a business is something most owners only do once in their lifetime. Make sure you sell yours successfully by avoiding these four common mistakes.

2016 was a year of changes. We launched our new sister company, Fortis Group, specifically to provide small business with the same expertise and care that the middle market demands. We had some team transitions, helping us to expand our capacity to serve clients.