Mergers and Acquisitions for Technology Providers
Reading Time: 7 minutesBusiness owners often spend far too much time asking what an M&A advisor charges and not nearly enough time asking how much value that advisor is capable of creating.
What the 2026 M&A Advisor Fee Survey Gets Right – And What Every Seller Still Gets WrongRead More
Reading Time: 5 minutesIs AI lowering your MSP’s valuation? AI is entering the conversation more and more in M&A transactions, but not in the way most sellers think.
No, AI Is Not Lowering MSP Valuations (At Least Not Yet)Read More
Reading Time: 6 minutesOne of the more interesting conversations I have with founders during a transaction has nothing to do with EBITDA, valuation, or even purchase price. It usually starts when the founder says something like this: “Linda, I have a few key employees who helped me build this company. They’ve been with me for years. I want …
Profits Interest vs. Equity Interest: What Founders Need to Know Before a PE DealRead More
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhy your post-sale transition plan can directly impact valuation, diligence, and EBITDA credibility.
When Founder Compensation Is (and Isn’t) a Real EBITDA AddbackRead More
Reading Time: 5 minutesMost deals don’t fail on price – they fail in diligence. Here’s what actually causes transactions to collapse after an LOI is signed.
Broken LOIs: Why Deals Fall Apart After the HandshakeRead More
Reading Time: 4 minutesAfter selling GraVoc to New Charter Technologies, I’ve seen firsthand how combining MSP and ERP capabilities creates a powerful cross-sell engine, deeper customer relationships, and a level of stickiness most buyers are still underestimating.
The Next Wave of MSP Consolidation Is ERP – And It’s Already UnderwayRead More
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhy the buyer’s leadership may matter more than the price you get at close.
You’re Not Just Selling Your Business. You’re Betting on a Team.Read More
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis feature in Investing.com helps founders understand how buyers evaluate revenue quality, valuation, and risk in an M&A deal. These factors affect purchase price, deal structure, and how much cash you actually take home at closing.
Reading Time: 4 minutesA story about how the wrong advisor can cost you time, leverage, opportunity, and money. And how to know if your advisor is a deal coordinator or a deal quarterback.
How to Tell If Your M&A Advisor Is Actually Leading the DealRead More
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe strengths that help you build success early in life don’t always serve you later. How can founders who are considering selling their company redefine success, find clarity, and chart a new path after an M&A transaction?
Success Has an Expiration Date (and That’s Not a Bad Thing)Read More
