Reading Time: 3 minutesThe goal as a seller is to end up with at least two great offers that are so close in price and terms that the decision is no longer about money (a great sell-side M&A advisor can help with this). So, how do you decide between them?
Need Naked Tail…Insurance?
Reading Time: 5 minutesNo, this is not clickbait. There really is such a thing as “naked tail” in M&A. And I have had more than one occasion where a seller is in need of naked tail insurance.
Reps and Warranties Insurance Versus Tail Insurance
Reading Time: 6 minutesHaving the right kind of insurance during and after an M&A transaction is key to keeping yourself protected as a seller. Here, I break down two types of insurance that come up often: tail insurance and representations and warranties insurance.
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Should You Stay or Should You Go?
Reading Time: 4 minutesOne of the most important questions every business owner should ask themselves in advance of a sale is whether they plan on staying or leaving post-transaction.
LOI Components Every Seller Should Demand
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat are the key components you should look for in a letter of intent? Here are the 15 most common items included in LOIs.
Skipping the Lattes Won’t Make You Rich, But These Three Tips Will!
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs you finalize your projections for 2025, you want to consider more than just increasing top line revenue. Here are 3 tips to implement immediately to help increase your bottom line without adding even one more customer.
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How to Continue North When Your M&A Deal Goes SOUTH
Reading Time: 5 minutesSo, your M&A deal died. What do you do now? Here is why most deals fail, and 10 things you should do after it does to keep moving forward stronger than ever.
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What Are M&A Advisor Fees in 2023 – 2024?
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat do typical M&A fees look like? And how have they changed? I summarize survey results and takeaways from my personal experience as a technology M&A advisor.
Signed an LOI? Why You May Still Need an M&A Advisor
Reading Time: 6 minutesGetting the offer is a big step forward. But seeing its full potential can only be done with an experienced M&A advisor by your side.
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How to Protect Your Business Sale: 10 Scenarios That Can Delay or Kill Your Deal
Reading Time: 8 minutesHere are 10 common post-LOI scenarios that can kill a deal or delay it significantly, and how you can prevent them in the first place.
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