For Acquisitive CFOs, Opportunism Isn’t Enough We frequently hear from CFOs that when it comes to sourcing acquisitions, their strategy is to be “opportunistic.” They don’t…
Why CEOs Need an Investment Banker When Raising Capital For many business owners, engaging an investment banker or M&A advisor when selling their business is a no-brainer. But when…
In a Sale, Soft Elements Can Have Hard Consequences When it comes to selling a business, many advisors make a point of how business valuation plays a key role…
5 Pieces of Advice from Lenders to CEOs When it comes to running and growing a successful business, debt can be a healthy and helpful way to finance…
The Overlooked Value of Working With a Fund Sponsored by a Big Bank The lower middle market is filled with boutique investment banks that deliver high-quality intermediation for corporations. Funds sponsored by bigger…
Is There Such a Thing as Work-Life Balance? “How do I have work-life balance?” It’s one of the most common questions I get working with leaders. I always…
Breaking Down the True Value of the Middle Market When it comes to economic influence, today’s middle market is far from middling. According to a recent report from American…
Free eBook: The CEO’s Guide to Debt Financing When it comes to running and growing a successful business, debt can be a healthy and helpful way to finance…
3 Tweaks to Improve Your Corporate Development Strategy In an increasingly competitive market, corporate development teams must proactively and meaningfully connect with both CEOs and intermediaries to cover…