Ask the Network: Why Do Deals Fall Apart? The process of selling a business is complicated, no matter the size. From fee negotiations to valuation, exiting a business…
Disciplined Deal Sourcing: Getting to Close With increased access to the private capital markets, CEOs have the luxury of being fastidious when it’s time to sell…
7 Areas of Hidden Technical Debt That Increase M&A Costs Effective buy-side deal teams are well-versed at issues during due diligence that might impact a deal. But even the most…
Secrets of a Successful Capital Raise When raising capital for your business, you as the CEO play the essential role. Talking to investors isn’t a delegable…
How CEOs Can Avoid Seller’s Remorse Euphoria, exhilaration, and relief are the emotions that most business owners expect to feel after selling a business. After all,…
3 Biggest Challenges of Take-Private Transactions About one year ago, Pitchbook declared that private equity-backed take-private deals were making a comeback. It seemed strange, in part,…
Advantages and Disadvantages of an ESOP In a previous post, I discussed the structure of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. For those considering an ESOP as…
How Does an ESOP Work? Many owners are now considering selling their businesses as they approach retirement age. When considering their exit strategies, they face…
3 Pitfalls of Raising Capital Without an M&A Advisor The best M&A advisors work with clients during a capital raise to help them position their business at the right…
