Understanding the M&A Process from IOI to LOI
Introduction The lower middle market ($3-15M EBITDA) represents one of the most […]
What Do You Want Your Business Legacy to Look Like?
You spent the majority of your life and career-building the company you […]
Company Handover: Let’s Talk About Emotions & Psychology
Emotion & Corporate Succession About 90 percent of conflict in corporate succession […]
How to Successfully Merge Two Cultures
There are two critical factors for a successful merger: cultural and organizational […]
Your Brand Image Impacts Business Value
Brand improves the curb appeal of the business. Think for a moment […]
How Does Black Friday Impact Retail Valuations?
On the Friday after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday, Americans all over […]
Enter at Your Own Risk: Key Factors in Valuing a Unique Business
Note from the author: I was recently interviewed for an Inc.com magazine […]
Beware of Valuation Rules of Thumb
Valuation Rules of Thumb are a common way to estimate the value […]
Top 7 Reasons Why M&A Deals Fail
Seven- and nine-figure mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals bring two or more […]
Why Business Owners Avoid Starting Their Exit Plan
For the continued, successful operation of your business and to meet your […]
M&A Deep Dive: Mergers
Most successful companies see mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a strategy to […]
How the Health of Your Business Affects Your Exit Strategy
Business owners have common misconceptions about exit strategies. They think that exit […]