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Nancy Rolland

Nancy Rolland has more than 20 years of experience sourcing, managing and executing mergers and acquisitions activities for multiple Fortune 500 companies as well as small business owners.

When is the right time to tell your employees you have decided to sell the business?

September 4th, 2023

One of the most frequent conversations we have with our clients is helping them select the right time to tell their employees that they have decided to sell the company.

Automotive Aftermarket 2Q 2023 Report

August 1st, 2023

There were a lot of obstacles to deal flow in the 1st half of 2023 that we only now have clarity on now that the 2nd Quarter of 2023 is over. The economy was thought to be headed into a recession led by the Fed’s efforts to tame inflation by steadily raising interest rates. And …

Building Your Business Around Great Partners

June 19th, 2023

Building your business requires having many good professional partners, like a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), local banker, attorney, and landlord.

Automotive Aftermarket 1Q 2023 Report

May 5th, 2023

The Q1 Automotive Aftermarket report provides commentary by sector within the industry, a case study to illustrate the ROI provided a tire specialist and repair center, relevant industry articles, podcast, blogs, past transactions and current deals in the market.

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How to Operate a Successful Family Business

April 3rd, 2023

Running a family business can be a unique and fulfilling experience – if you are reading this as a family business owner you are already know that! Successfully navigating the intricacies of working with family members while also ensuring the business is profitable and sustainable can be challenging but also rewarding. Family businesses often have …

Pay, Perks, and Customer Service: How the Industry Needs to Change

August 15th, 2022

Industry operators are going to have to treat their employees and their customers better if they hope to remain competitive.

What’s the Difference Between a Broker and an Investment Banker?

June 20th, 2022

When contemplating the sale of your business, you may consider hiring a business broker or an investment banker. But what’s the difference between the two, and do you really need either one? Here are some things to consider.

How to Make Your Most Valuable Asset Even More Valuable

April 15th, 2022

What is the most valuable asset of your business? The correct answer is: the people you employ.

Imminent ‘EV revolution’ may have you thinking: Should I stay, or should I go?

March 14th, 2022

How do you know when the right time to sell your business is? This article addresses this and answer questions you may have.

Returning to Full Throttle or Exiting the Race?

March 7th, 2022

The pandemic has caused many business owners to reconsider their long-term goals of owning and operating their businesses. Shutdowns and personnel shortages have clearly been a drain on many, while severely impacting financial performance and their ability to effectively service customers. If you are considering selling your business, there are items you must consider.