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Year-End Liquidation: Why Selling at Auction Before December 31 Can Save You Money
November 3, 2025
Categories: Auctions
As the final quarter of the year unfolds, businesses across Iowa and the Midwest are reviewing their financials and preparing for tax season. For many, this is a critical time to make decisions that can influence profitability, tax obligations, and operational efficiency heading into the new year. One strategy that’s often overlooked? Liquidating unused equipment and assets before December 31. Whether it’s restaurant equipment sitting idle, surplus inventory taking up valuable space, Read More
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5 Steps to Prepare Your Metalworking Equipment for Auction
November 3, 2025
Categories: Auctions, Fabrication
If you’re in the metalworking industry and considering selling equipment like CNC machines, welders, lathes, or presses, proper prep is key. Whether you’re upgrading equipment, downsizing, or closing a shop, investing a little time upfront can lead to better bids and a faster sale. At Backes Auctioneers, we’ve worked with countless metalworking shops all across Iowa and the Midwest. We know what buyers want, and what gets them to bid. This checklist walks you through five important Read More
