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Five Oaks is a premier provider of quality plants, shrubs, and trees serving the Greater Wilmington area since 1980. With a 47-acre production farm in Burgaw and two retail/wholesale locations, Five Oaks specializes in locally grown products and exceptional horticultural expertise.

Selling a business without proper preparation can cost owners significant value. Learn how exit planning, quality of earnings (QoE), and financial readiness impact valuation—and how to position your business for a successful, high-value sale.

For business owners beginning to think about what comes next — and for every advisor who will sit alongside them when that moment arrives.

By Tully Ryan, M&A Advisor Before change becomes obvious, it usually shows up through many small data points. In my work, I notice these trends in phone calls, meetings, and everyday...

By Tully Ryan, M&A Advisor Your business is on the market—ideally you’ve worked with a broker or M&A advisor on your exit plan, determined your valuation, identified your goals for the sale,...

By Tully Ryan, M&A Advisor When a business owner decides to sell their business, they are often understandably unfamiliar with the process. They may have many years of experience building and...