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*The content of this article is based on our past collective experience and academic research we have undertaken on this topic. No two buyers or investors are created equal. Differences in capital structure, management methodology and market expertise can all play a key role in process, timing and closing of deal. Here we’ll discuss some...

Successfully selling your middle-market company requires tenacity, gumption and often a great deal of hands-on expertise. For those looking to jump into selling their company, I’ve compiled a brief, but hopefully helpful list on “don’ts” for selling and marketing your business when it comes time to take it to market. Lately the concern has been “will my...

A strategic merger or acquisition can be one of the most important means of growth for your business. The key to growth through acquisitions is to take advantages of the synergies that a carefully and successfully orchestrated acquisition should yield. Business owners often find that growth through acquisition is a faster, less expensive, and a...

If you happen to be a business owner and also just so happen to be thinking about exiting your business in the next three years (or perhaps less) then the question “how can I maximize my selling price?” may have come up at some point in time. If so, keep reading as you have just...

2020 was an unpredictable and unique year for the global economy. The effects of the pandemic stretched farther than the illness itself. The economy, especially at the middle market level, saw increased amounts of volatility and a decreased amount of spending. This led to many local firms going bankrupt and a rise in unemployment. The...

What if your dentist gave away his services for free? Would prevention still matter? Would you still floss? What about your attorney or any other professional services firm? In my work as an investment banker, we often charge up-front fees for the work we do. Such fees include preparation for pitchdecks, marketing lists and actual...

High-growth companies are burdened with high-growth decisions. Unfortunately most startups or companies with rapid growth spikes lack the funding necessary to hire the right help during a time when it is critically needed. This could include business development, sales, bookkeeping, employee management and even the assistance of at least a part-time CFO (chief financial officer). When companies...

Part of managing any project also means managing risks. Project managers learn to identify, categorize, and effectively respond to risks with experience. While many entrepreneurs might stem from some form of project management experience, many learn to address, manage, and respond to project and business risk through trial and error and experimentation. If you are...