Our firm frequently meets with business owners who are not ready to sell today but will need to sell over the next decade. The majority of these owners will be the last of the baby boomer generation who will want to retire in the next 5-10 years. It’s understandable, with high inflation and a looming […]

With market uncertainty increasing, when to engage with a Merger & Acquisition(M&A) Advisor is becoming even more important. Our firm often comes across business owners who could have made key strategic changes years ago that would have made the ownership transition much smoother and more profitable at the closing table. Because market and industry conditions

In the evolving world of business transactions, there remain 3 general types of professionals who play a critical role in facilitating successful transactions: Business Brokers, M&A Advisors (Mergers and Acquisitions Advisors), and Investment Bankers.  While these professionals often work in similar areas, they differ significantly in their roles, expertise, and the types of transactions they

In an uncertain economy, selling a business can be a challenging endeavor. One critical factor that can significantly impact the sale process is the pricing strategy. Overpricing a business in the hopes of the numbers “catching up” with the asking price may seem tempting, but it can lead to adverse outcomes.  The following are the potential negative

Success Fees When Selling a Business The continual upheavals in the market today have forced many business owners to re-evaluate their expenses. In many cases, those expenditures that are not directly related to revenue are decreased such as marketing, training, and hiring budgets. When it comes to selling a business, it is hard not to

The recent bank collapses have triggered large waves of additional uncertainty throughout our economy, already weakened by increasing inflation and interest rates. While our firm represents primarily lower middle market, privately held businesses, these unexpected shifts in the banking system have had direct impacts on the sale of businesses regardless of the size. Yet, even

Our firm meets regularly with business owners who have had their businesses valued by a 3rd party. While these valuations can provide some good insights, invariably, the valuations often don’t adequately address the intangibles in the business that go beyond the financial statements. Of course, there are exceptions, but too often 3rd party valuations fail