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How Do I Evaluate Multiple Offers in a Business Sale?
Comparing multiple offers in a business sale is not always an apples to apples comparison. Consider buyer intent, complex provisions and, ultimately, your goals. Read More
How to Conduct Due Diligence Before Buying a Business
The process of due diligence before buying a business includes legal, financial and operational considerations. Know what to look for and get ahead of the game. Read More
Banker, Broker or Sell it Yourself: Choosing the Right Method to Sell Your Company
If you don’t know how to sell a small business, you may find resources and expertise in an investment banker or broker, but it can come at a cost. Read More
Seller Financing a Business: How to Strengthen Your Deal
Seller financing a business is an often necessary way to tap more buyers, increase sale price and ease capital gains taxes. Here’s how to get the best deal. Read More
Building the Best Strategy to Drive Cash Allocation
Do you have too much cash on hand? Cash allocation decisions are some of the trickiest for small businesses to face – make your cash work as hard as you do. Read More
An Intermediary to Lead the Process: Investment Banker or Business Broker?
The road to selling a business is winding. The right intermediary will guide you down the right path. Do you need a business broker or an investment banker? Read More
What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? Non-Disclosure Terms Explained
How do different types of non-disclosure agreements protect the parties involved in M&As? Learn common NDA terms and accompanying documents. Read More
How to Find the Right Business Buyer for Your Company
What kind of business buyer should you approach to sell your business? Find out where to meet financial, strategic and operator buyers. Read More
Appetite for Divestment at Record High
Divest to Grow The percentage of companies utilizing divestments doubled from 2017 to 2019. Executives and investors are learning that in order to increase value and grow their core business, they must keep up with changing consumer habits, new technologies, new capabilities and pressure from activists and ESG (environment, social and governance) investors. A divestment […] Read More
Recognizing Special Situations in Private Companies
“Special situations” affecting stock price, (i.e. bankruptcy or a spinoff company) can be more complicated for private companies, which tend to be illiquid. Read More