Maximize Value

If you're like most entrepreneurs, a significant portion of your net worth is tied up in your business. In this section, learn about financial and qualitiative techniques available to ensure the value of your nest egg is maximized well before deciding to sell.

Selling Your Business to a Private Equity Group Selling Your Business to a Private Equity Group Selling Your Business to a Private Equity Group Selling Your Business to a Private Equity Group


This podcast with Bobby Kingsbury gives you an in-depth look at how to assess a private equity group before committing to the sale. Find...

Adding Value with The Triggering Event Adding Value with The Triggering Event Adding Value with The Triggering Event Adding Value with The Triggering Event


Learn what a Triggering Event means for your business and how to properly execute it to improve your business' function. By implementing...

Four Steps to Establishing a Board in a Private Enterprise Four Steps to Establishing a Board in a Private Enterprise Four Steps to Establishing a Board in a Private Enterprise Four Steps to Establishing a Board in a Private Enterprise


Private enterprise benefits from utilizing a board of directors. What kind is up to you, but this article can help you decide which would...

Why Acquisitions Are Good for Business Why Acquisitions Are Good for Business Why Acquisitions Are Good for Business Why Acquisitions Are Good for Business


Acquisitions are good for business! Despite some of the negativity they receive about corporate takeovers and job security, acquisitions...

Crazy M&A Myths You Need to Stop Believing Now Crazy M&A Myths You Need to Stop Believing Now Crazy M&A Myths You Need to Stop Believing Now Crazy M&A Myths You Need to Stop Believing Now


When you are ready to sell your business, consider these 5 myths about the merger and acquisition process that you will want to avoid. Take...

What is a Family Office? What is a Family Office? What is a Family Office? What is a Family Office?


This interview with Richard Wilson who founded the Family Office Club will provide you with all the information you need about family...

Always Be Ready to Sell Always Be Ready to Sell Always Be Ready to Sell Always Be Ready to Sell


Rather than blundering through what may be the most important deal of your life, Stuart Sorkin shares with you the ways you can have a...

Acquisition Strategy Success Points Acquisition Strategy Success Points Acquisition Strategy Success Points Acquisition Strategy Success Points


Acquisition strategies should be followed and referenced throughout the process. From time to time you may be tempted to go against your...

How the Best M&A Advisors Deliver How the Best M&A Advisors Deliver How the Best M&A Advisors Deliver How the Best M&A Advisors Deliver


Selling your business is a one-time event. Hiring someone who has facilitated many business sales is the best way to get the best bang for...

7 Ways a Board Enhances Private Enterprise Value 7 Ways a Board Enhances Private Enterprise Value 7 Ways a Board Enhances Private Enterprise Value 7 Ways a Board Enhances Private Enterprise Value


Have you considered adding a board of directors to help you with all the various problems and opportunities that come up in business...

Buy-Side M&A Strategy Success Buy-Side M&A Strategy Success Buy-Side M&A Strategy Success Buy-Side M&A Strategy Success


While it is important to carefully consider your options when buying a business, sometimes you need to take a risk and purchase something...

10 Brand Architecture Strategies After M&A 10 Brand Architecture Strategies After M&A 10 Brand Architecture Strategies After M&A 10 Brand Architecture Strategies After M&A


Have you considered your branding strategy, post-acquisition? What your brand says to your customer base directly impacts the potential of...

Who Is the Right Buyer for Your Business? Who Is the Right Buyer for Your Business? Who Is the Right Buyer for Your Business? Who Is the Right Buyer for Your Business?


When it comes time to sell your company, you will need to carefully select your buyer to ensure both the best price for your hard work and...

Four Simple Ways to Increase Your Business Value Four Simple Ways to Increase Your Business Value Four Simple Ways to Increase Your Business Value Four Simple Ways to Increase Your Business Value


Author and speaker of M&A and business finance, Brad Mewes, discusses four simple ways to increase your business value through organic...

Excessive or Expected Costs: What SG&A Can Tell You About Your Business Excessive or Expected Costs: What SG&A Can Tell You About Your Business Excessive or Expected Costs: What SG&A Can Tell You About Your Business Excessive or Expected Costs: What SG&A Can Tell You About Your Business


Expenses are a normal cost of doing business, but how much is too much? Are you overpaying on taxes because you are unsure how to manage...

What Role Does Your Brand Play in a Successful M&A? What Role Does Your Brand Play in a Successful M&A? What Role Does Your Brand Play in a Successful M&A? What Role Does Your Brand Play in a Successful M&A?


Brand strength and value is often overlooked during a merger and acquisition. However, brands carry a lot of value and influence how...

Key Ingredients to Making M&A Brand Decisions Key Ingredients to Making M&A Brand Decisions Key Ingredients to Making M&A Brand Decisions Key Ingredients to Making M&A Brand Decisions


There are many factors to consider when finalizing the resulting new brand (or re-branding) from a merger and acquisition. This article...

Building Value Is the Win-Win-Win of Exit Planning Building Value Is the Win-Win-Win of Exit Planning Building Value Is the Win-Win-Win of Exit Planning Building Value Is the Win-Win-Win of Exit Planning


The best way to build value for your business sale is to make sure you, the business owner, are not an integral part of the sale....

What Is My Electronic Manufacturing Business Worth? What Is My Electronic Manufacturing Business Worth? What Is My Electronic Manufacturing Business Worth? What Is My Electronic Manufacturing Business Worth?


Figuring out what your electronic manufacturing business is worth is an important first step to entering the market. This article details...