Summer is the time to relax, but it is also a time for us to sharpen our minds and think about how to be more strategic in our business. Therefore, whatever reading we do engage in should be quick, easy, and impactful.
Hiring Your 2iC – aka Second-in-Command
Here 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?
What is the difference between an Add-on, Bolt-on and Tuck-in? | Types of Acquisitions Part II
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?
The Risks of High Customer Concentration – Avoiding Overconcentration Part 1
High 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.
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Quality of Earnings Report – Why you will want one of these!
Listen 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.
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How Long Does an M&A Transaction for an IT Business Really Take?
How 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.
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Pioneer B1’s SAP Business One Practice Acquired Using RoseBiz M&A Advisory Services
Pioneer B1, an Arizona based SAP Business One Gold Partner, was recently acquired by platform provider, Sapphire Systems, after enlisting the Mergers & Acquisitions advisory services of RoseBiz Inc.
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Top 5 Predictions for M&A in the Technology Service Provider Industry
Predictions for M&A. Don’t be surprised if the volume of calls from PE firms increases. CEO’s are ready to move forward with their future plans. Valuations will increase even more for companies who did not see a drop in revenue in 2020. Large mega (international) conferences are dead for the near future.
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Biden’s Election Doesn’t Mean You Have to Sell in 2020
The question most sellers are concerned about which is Capital Gains and the likelihood that they will increase under the Biden administration, or more immediately in 2021.
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When is the “Right” Time to Sell Your Company?
When is the “Right” Time to Sell Your Company? As an M&A advisor, I get asked this question all the time. And as a former CEO of two technology channel partner businesses, it was a question I asked myself all the time.