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2021 Continuing Upward Trend of Add-On Acquisitions

June 3, 2021 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 2 minutesAdd-on acquisitions are on the rise, and it doesn’t look like they’re slowing down. If you’re considering selling your small to mid-sized company in the next few years, this is great news.

2021 Continuing Upward Trend of Add-On AcquisitionsRead More

Category: UncategorizedTag: add-on, mergers and acquisitions, Selling Your IT Services Company

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Hiring Your 2iC – aka Second-in-Command

May 17, 2021 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 6 minutesHere is a scenario I see time and time again…. The owner has been running the company successfully for 20+ years and is now thinking about exiting. They share with the prospective buyers that they want to exit shortly after the sale. Buyer response……. Who is your 2iC and can they run the business?

Hiring Your 2iC – aka Second-in-CommandRead More

Category: UncategorizedTag: 2ic, hiring, Selling Your Business, Selling Your IT Services Company

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Top 10 Due Diligence Request List for an LOI or IOI

May 5, 2021 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 4 minutesThis due diligence request list will help you understand what documents are required for due diligence and when a buyer is requesting too much info.

Top 10 Due Diligence Request List for an LOI or IOIRead More

Category: UncategorizedTag: Due Diligence, ISVs, M&A, MSPs, Selling Your IT Services Company, VARs

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Wait or Sell? Capital Gains are Your Answer.

April 22, 2021 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 4 minutesBiden’s proposal for taxing capital gains as ordinary income has the potential to have a huge impact on investors, especially those with a relatively big investment in the stock or bond markets.

Wait or Sell? Capital Gains are Your Answer.Read More

Category: UncategorizedTag: Capital Gains, mergers and acquisitions, Selling Your IT Services Company

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What is the difference between an Add-on, Bolt-on and Tuck-in? | Types of Acquisitions Part II

April 15, 2021 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 4 minutes the majority of acquisitions today (and last year) for technology service providers have been either tuck-in or bolt-on acquisitions. More on those in a minute. But what about an Add-on acquisition?

What is the difference between an Add-on, Bolt-on and Tuck-in? | Types of Acquisitions Part IIRead More

Category: UncategorizedTag: add-on, bolt-on, M&A, mergers and acquisitions, Selling Your Business, tuck-in

what is a platform acquisition

What is a Platform Acquisition? | Types of Acquisitions Part I

April 7, 2021 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 4 minutesI thought it would be worth talking about the different types of acquisitions we are seeing in the marketplace with technology service providers. Platform, Add-on, Tuck-in, Bolt-on

What is a Platform Acquisition? | Types of Acquisitions Part IRead More

Category: UncategorizedTag: acquisition, mergers and acquisitions, Platform Acquisition

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4 Risky Types of High Concentration in Business | Avoiding Overconcentration Part 2

March 30, 2021 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 4 minutesThere are forms of concentration such as vendor, geographic, industry and employee concentration that can also affect valuations depending on your size. Let’s take a look at them in detail.

4 Risky Types of High Concentration in Business | Avoiding Overconcentration Part 2Read More

Category: UncategorizedTag: high concentration, ISVs, M&A, MSPs, Selling Your IT Services Company, VARs

what is high customer concentration

The Risks of High Customer Concentration – Avoiding Overconcentration Part 1

March 25, 2021 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 5 minutesHigh customer concentration occurs when a single customer or client accounts for 10% or more of your revenue, or when your largest four to five customers account for 25% or more of your revenue. Find out why this is bad and how to avoid it.

The Risks of High Customer Concentration – Avoiding Overconcentration Part 1Read More

Category: UncategorizedTag: ISVs, M&A, MSPs, Selling Your Business, VARs

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Quality of Earnings Report – Why You Will Want One of These!

February 24, 2021 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 8 minutesListen up, if you are really serious about selling your company for the highest price, then you really need to understand what a Quality of Earnings Report is (also known as Q of E). I didn’t do this for the sale of my previous company, and wish I had.

Quality of Earnings Report – Why You Will Want One of These!Read More

Category: UncategorizedTag: Q of E, Quality of Earnings, Selling Your Business, Selling Your IT Services Company

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How Long Does an M&A Transaction for an IT Business Really Take?

February 9, 2021 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 5 minutesHow Long Does an M&A Transaction for an IT Business Really Take? Honestly, I get this question a lot! And my answer is….. it depends on who the buyer is and how well you know them. Find out more.

How Long Does an M&A Transaction for an IT Business Really Take?Read More

Category: UncategorizedTag: ISV, M&A, MSPs, Selling Your Business, VARs

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