It’s no secret that inflation and supply chain issues have impacted everyone and the small business community has been no exception. With the rising interest rates for SBA loans business, purchases have been slow and steady. However, it has also exposed lots of great opportunities without much competition from other buyers who can see the vision going forward. Buyers are assessing their opportunities and are looking for flexibility from sellers. Great business opportunities can be found everywhere right now in the marketplace from the transportation business to the insurance industry just to name a few. The explosion of the transportation business can be directly attributed to the shop-from-home world we now live in. While the insurance industry has created a very strong residual business, making it a sound investment with its residual long-term income. While the hospitality and retail industries are still finding themselves as they try to get back to normal. Although there is a small twist with an interesting exception in the restaurant arena, the fast food side of the business. Fast-food eateries have seen increases in revenues due to the many closures or restricted operations of the eat-in businesses. So in conclusion, in terms of assessing your new acquisition, time is of the essence. Do not delay, get into the game and seize the moment. Business is never a straight line and for those who have the desire to leave corporate America now is the time to live your dream.