Reading Time: 6 minutesClear answers to the 20 most common M&A questions about valuation, EBITDA, taxes, buyers, and selling your business.
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The F Reorg Advantage: How Sellers Keep Life Simple in a Complex Deal
Reading Time: 5 minutesAn F Reorganization often gives both seller and buyer exactly what they want in an M&A transaction. But many seasoned buyers don’t know the option exists. Here’s what you should know as a seller.
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12 Hidden Landmines in LOIs (And How to Defuse Them)
Reading Time: 8 minutesThese 12 hidden LOI landmines can cost IT business owners millions. Learn what to watch for and how to protect your deal before you sign.
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How Long Do Private Equity Firms Hold MSPs and Tech Service Providers
Reading Time: 6 minutesAnd why it matters if you’re considering selling your business to a PE firm or a business backed by private equity.
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What to Ask Your CPA Before Going to Market (Hint: It’s More Than Just Tax Returns)
Reading Time: 5 minutesBefore you sell your company, make sure your CPA is M&A-ready. Here are the key questions to ask to ensure you have the right accountant for the M&A process.
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Selling Your Business? Here’s How to Defer the Tax Hit and Keep More of Your Wealth
Reading Time: 5 minutesThat capital gains tax hit that’s looming after you sell your company? It’s no small thing. Learn how a Deferred Sales Trust (DST) can help. Discover key benefits, how it works, and whether it’s right for your exit strategy.
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How to Choose Between Two Great Offers
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.