Market Insights: Global Automotive Deal Volume Declines, Macro Challenges Continue – First Half 2023 Recap
Deal volume in the automotive aftermarket industry experienced a significant ...
FOCUS Investment Banking Named #1 Lower Middle Market M&A Advisor In Q2 2023
Washington, DC, (July 27, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”) ...
Evaluating Business Models for Their Relative Value
Three years ago, I made a stab at ranking the various business segments that I typically run into when representing tire dealers in the lower-middle market.
Building Your Business Around Great Partners
Building your business requires having many good professional partners, like a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), local banker, attorney, and landlord.
What you need to know before selling business
Making the decision to sell your business is usually a very difficult one.
What’s With All These C-Corps?
There really is no good reason for most small, privately held tire dealers to be organized as C-corporations (C-corps) anymore.
EVs: Opportunities Outweigh Challenges for Collision Repair Shops
As the automotive industry continues to shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), collision repair businesses have a significant opportunity to stand out by investing in the training and equipment necessary to repair EVs properly.
The internal combustion engine still has lots left in the tank
Internal combustion engines (ICEs) have been around for more than 100 years, and despite a surge of competition from electric vehicles (EVs), they are still highly relevant and will likely remain so for a long time to come.
Search Funds and the ‘Silver Tsunami’ in Collision Repair
It’s no secret that the collision repair business—much like most other trade industries—is aging.
How private equity is consolidating the tire & service market
Private equity has been an important source of capital for businesses of all kinds seeking growth.
