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Mergers and Acquisitions
Starting a business involves more than just coming up with an idea and selling a product or service. Considering things like financials, operations, and your target market are all necessary parts of the planning process. Most importantly, however, you have to think about how your business will evolve over a…
Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions provide a wealth of opportunities for the companies involved. Both companies can leverage each other’s strengths to become a more powerful force. This win-win solution appeals to most business owners, but employees might not feel the same. Employees understand that companies will optimize roles, and some positions…
Mergers and Acquisitions
Key Takeaways: Undergoing an M&A process is time-consuming and can take anywhere from six months to several years to close. Engaging in M&A requires a clear strategy by both parties, with M&A advisors playing an important role in executing the strategy. There are several phases to the M&A process and…
M & A Middle MarketMergers and Acquisitions
What precisely is the middle market? How do you know if your business falls into this category? Both are often asked questions, neither easily (nor consistently) answered. At the low end of the spectrum, you have what is referred to as “main-street” companies, typically below $5 million in annual revenue,…
Mergers and Acquisitions
Key Takeaways: Engaging with proper representation when selling your business can make the difference between a successful and unsuccessful sale. There is some overlap in services provided, though distinct differences exist between business brokers and M&A investment bankers. Business brokers are more suitable for sub-$5 million transactions, given their limitations…