Is your business services firm ready for tougher times?
As the Federal Reserve continues to tighten monetary policy to try to control inflation, two things could happen.... Read more.
2023 Business Services M&A Outlook – Cautiously Optimistic
The market for small-to-medium company mergers and acquisitions may be down in 2023, but it’s definitely not out.... Read more.
Business Services 2022 M&A Report
Business Services middle market mergers & acquisitions slowed in 2022, at least compared to 2021's record and probably unrepeatable volume.... Read more.
Business services stands out as M&A volume weakens
It’s been a tough year so far for M&A—at least compared to last year’s record and probably unrepeatable volume—but one sector has managed to buck the downtrend.... Read more.
The exit process begins long before you decide to retire
Succession planning begins long before you decide to retire.... Read more.
From Plumbing to Accounting, Technology Is Changing Your Business
Technology is changing how you run your business.... Read more.
Where to focus time and money in preparing a company for sale: Part 1
You have spent years building your company. Time, energy and money, all in significant amounts have been put into the effort. Now you are starting to decide what... Read more.
What’s the difference between M&A advisors, business brokers, and investment banks?
When buying or selling a company, the team you choose is critical to your success. Understanding the three main groups you should consider is equally important.... Read more.
What is the “process” for buying/selling a business? – Part 4: Seal the deal
To ensure maximization of value and key objectives being met on the sell side, an investment bank and its team of trained professionals is retained. This blog continues... Read more.
What is the “process” for buying/selling a business? – Part 3: Find your target
Buying a company or selling a company is a major undertaking for all involved, including owners, shareholders, management, employees, and all other stakeholders.... Read more.
What is the “Process” for Buying/Selling a business? – Part 2: Go to market
Buying or selling a company is a major undertaking for all involved. This blog continues to address to multiple steps a business owner needs to consider.... Read more.
What is the “process” for buying/selling a business? – Part 1: Preparation
As you prepare to sell your business how can you maximize the value and key objectives?... Read more.
Three winning preliminary steps when buying or selling a company
As a business owner it is hard to know how to go about exiting a business. The process of buying or selling can be big and unwieldy to take on.... Read more.
Five questions you must ask your investment banker or advisor
Companies make a strategic decision to either grow their company via acquisition or sell for a variety of reasons. In order to be successful business owners, conduct... Read more.
