The Benefits of Effective Due Diligence for Investors and Business Owners
There are three facets to due diligence: legal, financial and operational. You likely know all about the first two, but what do you know...
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Why Mid-Market Companies Are Valued Lower than Their Public Company Peers
Private companies are valued based on a multiple of EBITDA, with the multiple typically being lower because they are considered riskier than their public company peers.
How Targeted Should Your Sale Process Be?
How do you determine the right number of buyers to approach? This article will evaluate the spectrum of options to maximum value on a short timeline, with the...
Podcast: How to Uncover and Fix Your Value Gap, an Interview with Brandon Wood
In this podcast with GEXP Collaborative's Brandon Wood, you'll learn what a value gap is and why you need to take a good look at your lifestyle expenses so you're not...
The Top 11 Reasons a Buyer Will Pay a Premium for Your Company
Finding a buyer who will pay a premium for your company is a major step in realizing a successful sale of a business. Ever wonder why a buyer pays a premium to begin...
Why Would a Buyer Require an Environmental Assessment?
For bricks and mortar companies or those that offer products or services associated with chemicals or commodities, a buyer is sure to require an environmental assessment...
Podcast: Business Insurance Can Save Your Bacon, an Interview with Chris Steffl
What types of insurance best serve the interests of entrepreneurs? Learn about them here so you can protect yourself and your future.
How to Increase the Value of Your Business - Even If You're Not Selling
It can be hard to focus on increasing the value of your business if you have no immediate intention of selling, but putting the work in ahead of time can ensure that...
Changing the Odds of Wealth Transfer
High net worth families have unique transfer challenges when it comes to preserving wealth and improving the business transition experience for the next generation.
Podcast: Cost Segregation - Is it Right for You? An Interview with CSSI
CSSI's Jodi Nielsen and David Deshotels explain how to make use of cost segregation as a way to improve your cash flow. Listen to this podcast to discover if accelerated...
Private Equity Firms: Are They a Good Fit for Your Business?
Selecting the right buyer is just as important as the price you settle on. Private equity firms are just one option to consider for owners looking to sell their business.
Investment Bankers: No, We're Not Villains
One of the most common criticisms against investment bankers is the accusation that their only motivation is to get a deal done at all costs. Find out why those...
Podcast: Could Your Business Survive a Recession? Scott Schwefel Talks About Rebuilding After Crisis
Whether you've been through a recession or not, you still get a shiver when you think about what would happen to your business if one happened tomorrow. This podcast...
A Guide to Merger and Acquisition Designations
An overview of some of the top M&A designations, what they entail and how they can boost your career. Let this article guide your selections as you decide how best to...
The Role of Strategic Planning in Building Business Value
Strategic planning can be a simple enough process to start. Use these three questions to get yourself positioned to increase business value.
Podcast: The Fallacy of Work-Life Balance, an Interview with Mike Rynchek
Mike Rynchek from Spyder Trap details his entrepreneurial journey from start to finish. Learn his views on work-life balance and how they can positively influence you...
Experts
What are the best methods to find buyers for a business?
I am of the opinion that in order to maximize value in the sale of a mid-market business, a widely-marketed sale process should be conducted. This means getting a...
When is the best time of year to sell a business?
There are plenty of articles answering the question: how long does it take to sell a business? The typical response is that it takes about 8 to 12 months to...
What should I look for with non-cash consideration?
Receiving consideration other than cash is not uncommon. In fact, it is very rare that vendors receive all cash for their business. Different forms of non-cash...
What's the difference between growth capex, maintenance capex and internally financed capex?
There are generally two reasons companies spend money on capital expenditures (capex): to grow the business, and to maintain the business. Once a company determines it...
What are typical fee structures for portfolio companies by private equity groups?
A private equity group has a lot of flexibility typically in how they collect fees or harvest value from a company in which they are invested. The form and structure of...
Resources
What's Happening
- Sep26 M&A Conference at University of Chicago September 2018
- Oct02 The Art of M&A Integration - Oct 2018
- Oct03 Virginia Capital Conference - Oct 2018
- Oct03 Corporate Development Conference 2018: Conquering Disruption and Capturing Deal Value
- Oct04 14th Annual Mergers and Acquistions Institute Conference Oct 2018
