Reading Time: 5 minutes Many times, owners don’t want to look to the outside to sell their company or they have been approached by employees to purchase the company. It’s important to understand the challenges that come with this (called a management buyout or MBO), and how you may want to approach the situation.
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Observations on IT Deal Flow for Q1 – Global Market Down 23%
Reading Time: 3 minutes Here’s a breakdown of what lower middle market M&A deals looked like in Q1 of 2022. While global M&A took a hit due to a variety of market factors, you may be surprised by lower mid-market trends.
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My Office Just Burned Down to the Ground – The 6 Documents You Should Store In The Cloud NOW
Reading Time: 4 minutes This was a real text I received from a colleague. Here is a warning on the top documents you should focus on locating and storing in the cloud NOW, so you aren’t left hanging in the case of an emergency!
Top 3 Questions Every Seller Should Ask on a Chemistry Call
Reading Time: 5 minutes During “chemistry calls,” I always recommend sellers be prepared to ask buyers specific questions. Because time on these calls can be limited, here are the 3 most important ones, and what you should look for in their responses. You’ll also find the link to my full list of questions you should prepare to ASK and ANSWER.
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Top 3 Questions Every Buyer Will Ask – Do You Know YOUR Answer?
Reading Time: 4 minutes When selling your company, it’s important to prepare for “chemistry calls.” There are three questions that buyers almost always ask sellers – make sure you’ve got the best answers prepared. I also share my full list of questions you should be prepared to ASK and ANSWER.
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When Waiting for the “Right” Buyer Pays Off
Reading Time: 5 minutes We know that “time kills all deals.” But does it make sense to wait for the “right” buyer if they’re dragging their feet? Here’s my take on when it’s right or wrong to wait for a buyer (based on a real deal).
3 Questions to Help You Decide Between an M&A Advisor and Investment Banker
Reading Time: 4 minutes Although it doesn’t take much time on Google to find information on the differences between a business broker, M&A advisor, and investment banker, here is a quick recap for you to save you a search. M&A advisors and investment bankers are similar in their offering. Both run a proactive process to sell your company that …
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It’s Time to Ditch the Women Owned Business Certifications
Reading Time: 6 minutes This article is about the lesser-thought-about issues that arise when trying to sell a business with women owned business certifications, and how to mitigate those issues.
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When an Asset Purchase Can Be a Stock Sale
Reading Time: 6 minutes An F Reorganization is a tool that allows for a stock sale to be treated as an asset purchase by the buyer, with added benefits for the seller. Here’s a high level view of what an F Reorganization is, why you might want it as a seller (or buyer), and a step-by-step breakdown of how it works.
Asset vs Stock Deal – Which is right for you?
Reading Time: 6 minutes If you sell your business, you’ll need to know the difference between an asset sale or a stock sale, and the implications of each. This article covers each at a high level, so you’re more prepared when it comes time to negotiate with buyers.