Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Making An Acquisition With the economy in a sustained recovery and lenders willing to help, many business owners are considering making an acquisition as…
How to Choose An Investment Banker Choosing a qualified, experienced investment banker with relevant transaction experience to represent your company might be the most important decision…
Top 4 Reasons Deals Fall Through Here we will take a look at the top four reasons why a typical M&A transaction fails to come to fruition. Whether…
When the Bank Says No: 9 Alternative Sources of Financing Business owners can face a variety of challenges when approaching a liquidity or financing event. Sometimes their need for financing…
Personal Goodwill: How One Person Can Alter the Value of a Business In some businesses, an employee’s or owner’s reputation, knowledge and/or relationships might be critical to the business’s current and future…
The 6 Groups That Could Buy Your Company There is a reason why it’s called “exit planning” and not simply “exiting” – the steps involved in determining how…
Equity vs. Debt: Which is Better for Your Business? For business owners, the decision to finance a company via debt or equity can be a crucial choice for the…
Expect the Unexpected: How to Prepare for a Transaction In most cases, middle market business owners and entrepreneurs only go through the mergers and acquisitions process once in a…
5 Differences Between Financial and Strategic Buyers As you sell your company or raise funding, understanding the key differences between strategic and financial buyers can help you…