Companies need a roadmap to help them achieve measurable financial value creation. This article provides the various levers that company owners can focus on to amplify...
Roll-ups can be difficult to execute. However, when they are done correctly, they can deliver value to a company seller twice - once when the original sale occurs and...
No one seems to like earnouts. Why? Are they evil traps invented by buyers ... or are they just misunderstood? Let's take a look behind the bad rap.
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...
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.
There are many types of potential buyers for your business. Learn what private equity firms are and how they invest in private companies.
Enterprise value sounds flashy when you see those big numbers posted, but if you look at the cash the seller actually receives, you may be surprised by the difference...
Before creating value, a company must first determine what it considers valuable and what it’s willing to sacrifice to grow that value.
There is a better valuation waiting to happen for your company if you can show better working capital. Here are some tried and true methods to generate more cash within...
At some point, you are going to sell your business. Maybe this thought excites you. No matter what your circumstances, however, you need to prepare yourself emotionally...
You've worked hard to position your business for the sale and finally received a letter of intent. Understanding what this letter truly says is vital and this article...
For companies with low debt on their balance sheets, leveraging back to an optimal capital structure can allow an owner to monetize the business - without selling.
Preparing a financial forecast is a key step to selling a business. However, most projections don't pass the credibility test. Here are some of their common flaws and...
Not all revenue is created equal. Valuable companies focus on revenue that is high margin and repeatable to maximize their value.
Cashflow metrics, like EBITDA, EBIT and FCF, are often thrown around interchangeably. But there can be big differences in each of these numbers, especially when valuing...
Not all business brokers are created equal. Before you hire one, find out what the good ones do to consistently make the sale and earn their fee.
