Updated: November 2026 In this article: More small businesses in Houston were sold in 2009 than in any other city in the U.S. Why? Because buyers are positioning themselves for the future. We have been bragging about Houston’s economy and the engine behind it for a long time. Pick your industry; we’ve touted it. Houston […]
Job and Population Growth Bode Well for Small Business in Houston as its Economy Expands A revised report issued on March 8, 2007 by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), says Houston’s job growth rate was a full percentage point higher than the initial estimate released seven weeks ago. Houston’s 4.2 percent job growth during 2006 is well above […]
HOUSTON, TX (PRWEB) February 7, 2007 – As the prospects of political turmoil and economic instability develop in Latin America, Houston business brokers see increased inquiries about buying a business. Business Brokers in Houston, Texas, are noticing an increase in activity as some countries in Latin America experience political turmoil with leftist governments taking Office. The number of […]
Former Chairman of SCORE® Houston, a Nonprofit Organization, Takes Mission to Private Sector — the Small Business Marketplace HOUSTON, TX — (MARKET WIRE) — February 21, 2007 — After serving three years as Chair and Vice Chair of Houston Chapter of SCORE®, Thomas Pence, an expert in global trade and logistics, shifts back into the small business marketplace to […]
I recently posted a press release article citing the increased number of acquisition inquiries that business brokers in Houston are experiencing from business owners in foreign countries. It seems that Houston is not alone. The Center for an Urban Future, a New York City-based think tank, in a press release February 6, 2007, revealed a major […]
“Texas is a land of buccaneering capitalism.”- The Economist, 12/19/02 In addition to having a low cost of living and a great quality of life, Texas has one of the nation’s most favorable business environments. By 2030 the U.S. Census Bureau projects Texas population will increase by 60 percent compared with 2000 and will be one of the […]
The Wall Street Journal had a quite long and comprehensive op-ed a couple of days agao titled “The Realignment of America” on demographic shifts since 2000. While getting the link, I also noted it has been one of the most popular – and the most emailed – stories that day at WSJ. The graphic is […]
Administaff Announces Results of Business Survey and Compensation Data HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE) Nearly 86% of small business owners say their companies are either growing as predicted or at a faster pace than forecasted, according to a Business Confidence Survey released May 8, 2007 by Administaff, with Headquarters located in Houston and a leading provider of human resources services for […]
ed to the suburbs, employees then feel comfortable moving another half-hour beyond that into the exurban periphery. As long as employers stay in the core, sprawl has practical limits if employees want to maintain a reasonable commute. The second key factor is maximizing the number of people and jobs inside the opportunity zone. People have […]
Ayn Rand’s John Galt could not have built a better machine than Houston’s sturdy economic engine of today. In her epic novel, “Atlas Shrugged,” published 50 years ago, manufacturing and transportation were Rand’s focal points in the plot to stop the engine of the world. She understood the importance of business growth, entrepreneurialism, and free […]
The Houston metropolitan area ranked fourth in the nation for overall population growth between 2006 and 2007, according to new census data released last month. The increase is attributed to our job market and booming economy. We have full-occupancy in our Class A office space, and we have experienced the #1 job-growth rate in the […]
Fortune Small Business scoured the country for the 100 Best Towns To Live and Launch a Business for 2008, as published in April. They looked for towns that combine a great business environment with alluring leisure offerings. They looked at economic conditions such as local taxes rates alongside natural beauty and easy access to museums, and more. […]
Back in March 2007 I wrote an article touting Houston’s booming economy. In revisiting that article, while there is certainly economic turmoil on today’s national scene, Houston is still hot! The reason for this blog post is to share some of our current hands-on observations and experiences that keep us aware of the climate in Houston. […]
HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Chapter of the Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB) announces their first monthly luncheon for the new year to be held February 27, 2008, featuring guest speaker Mr. William Sherrill as he presents Houston’s economic forecast for 2008. Mr. Sherrill, who has significant experience in such fields as real estate […]
Houston – the fourth largest city in the U.S. and the economic dynamo of Texas is also an international player in the future of global commerce. The economy of the Houston region is one of America’s largest. Its industries include oil and gas, aeronautical and space, medical research and healthcare, technology, manufacturing, logistics and shipping. The […]
Texas in top 10 best economic outlook rankings in the U.S. according to a new publication, Rich States/Poor States – State Economic Competitiveness Index 2007. This economic rating of the 50 states shows that those states with the lowest taxes, government spending, and regulatory burdens attract the most newcomers. Houston has long understood the precepts purported […]
Houston’s economy will continue to flourish for the forseeable future, despite the nation’s credit crisis (Houston Business Journal 11/19/07). The TrendLines report, researched by Transwestern affiliate Delta Associates, projects an average of 60,000 new jobs in the Houston area each year through 2009. Job growth will cause office vacancy to decline and office rental rates to […]
Houston Businesses keep economic engine pumping, maintaining the City’s position as one of the fastest growing employment cities in the U.S. Texas was fifth in the nation for August non-farm job gains, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment in the Houston Metropolitan Area was up by 8,600 jobs in August compared with July […]
The current status of the small business marketplace in Houston is dynamic. Buyers in every category are plentiful, our economic position is one of the top in the nation, business policies are in place for continued prosperity and growth, interest rates are at historic lows, and capital is available for business acquisitions. Fueling the Houston […]
Despite a sluggish economy in the U.S., Houston is still displaying its buccaneering spirit. While the oil boom is a large part of the Bayou City’s good fortune, it is not the only gusher pouring out prosperity. A diversified business base is the fuel that powers Houston’s shining-star status. Newsweek published an article this weekend titled, Houston, […]
The new 2020 Fortune 500 list of annual rankings of America’s largest corporations is out. Houston is called home by the 3rd largest number of the companies on the list, second only to New York City. Houston has been steadily adding to its collection of Fortune 500’s for the past several years, while New York’s number has […]
Houston registered the nation’s biggest gain is private-sector employment, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released today. As a matter of fact, Houston has been the pace setter for employment for the last couple of years. The Houston area added 42,400 private-sector jobs between November 2007 and November 2008, almost three times the gain of […]
Dragging economy revs up auto shops ———————————————————————————- Certified Business Brokers, Houston, closed the deal between Buyer, Tariq Aziz, and Seller, Wayne Ray, of Mr. Transmission, on February 27, 2009. ———————————————————————————- Published February 27, 2009 — Houston Business Journal – by Allison Wollam Tariq Aziz owned a health care software services company for 14 years. He […]
The Financial Times recently named Texas the No. 1 state economy in the nation in a study measuring the impact of the current financial downturn on the 50 U.S. states. Thanks to high rankings in four separate economic indicators: employment growth rate, state product growth rate (GSP), personal income growth rate and home foreclosure rate, […]
With negative economic news grabbing the headlines, business owners are inclined to believe that it is not a good time to sell their company and that they will have to put their retirement plans on hold. While this rationale makes sense for some, waiting for better economic times does not necessarily equate to a higher […]
Houston has received several noteworthy accolades this month. Houston may have a bad reputation for hot, humid weather and nasty traffic, but according to Fortune Small Business magazine, it’s a pretty good place to start a company. Fortune ranked Houston the fourth best place among large metropolitan areas in the U.S. to launch a business. […]
As markets continue to stabilize, 45% of CEOs interviewed for Pricewaterhouse-Coopers’ Private Company Trendsetter Barometer survey are optimistic about the US economy over the next 12 months (up two points from the previous quarter), and 47% who market abroad are optimistic about the world economy. Additionally, an increasing number plan to raise operational spending over […]
We’ve been touting the Houston Economy and marketplace for years. But don’t just take our word for it. You’ll enjoy watching this YouTube production that struck a chord with people across the country and has become an online hit. See why everyone is talking about Houston! Watch the YouTube Video
If you buy a business in Texas, now is a good time to buy a business. With a roller-coaster stock market, a not-quite bottomed-out real estate market, and interest rates so low, there is nowhere else that will yield a higher return on your investment than in your own business. In what other investment can you […]
If you are looking for a profitable, well-run business to acquire, you are not alone. Right now, there are not enough businesses for sale to meet buyer demand, as reported by a Market Pulse Survey in early 2017 and sponsored by the IBBA (International Business Brokers Association) and M&A Source. The survey was conducted with […]