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.
Building a Moat: Part II
In Part I of this series we talked about what ...
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.
The Easiest Method for Choosing a Restaurant Franchise
It is easy to understand the allure of restaurant franchising.
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.
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.
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.
FOCUS Managing Director Michael McGregor Releases a New Edition of his Book, Buy, Build, Fix, Sell
Washington, DC, (February 13, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), ...
It’s a Mixed Outlook for Automotive Aftermarket M&A in 2023
The amount of capital available on the sidelines to invest in private companies, however, has never been greater
White Paper: M&A Trends in the Booming Pet Industry
The global pet industry has grown dramatically in recent years, despite the downturn in the world economy, driven by increased adoption rates, humanization trends among owners, and e-commerce penetration. The industry has proven to be largely recession-resistant while underlying trends support continued growth in the future, regardless of overall economic conditions.
