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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...
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...
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...
Flirting with a Single Buyer for Your Business
Selling your business? Let multiple buyers court you. Be choosy, but don't shy away from those initial conversations with each one. You...
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...
5 Ways to Manage Unsolicited Approaches from Business Buyers
An in-depth look at 5 ways to work through any unsolicited offers you receive for your business so you are not making any rush decisions...
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...
What Drives the Value of Your Business?
When it comes to the value of your business, no one knows better than you -- right? Well, just in case, here is a comprehensive look at a...
The C-Level Executive's Rising Role in Exit Planning
Today's market requires a flexible management team that can grow your business, no matter what the market throws at them. Here is an...
5 Criteria to Consider Before Choosing the Right Investment Banker
A business owner should consider the five key factors in their search in selecting the right investment banker for the sale process
5 Approaches to Generating a Track Record for a Winning Valuation
A company’s financial track record is one of the fundamental drivers of value. Learn five simple approaches you can take to start growing...
Business Valuation: An Analysis of Risk
In valuing a business, an appraiser must analyze every aspect and quantify his/her analysis of the company’s risk into value. George...
Good Companies Don't Get Sold, They Get Bought
Ready to sell your business? Before you put the "For Sale" sign up, learn what steps you should be taking first
How Your Balance Sheet Impacts Business Value
A balance sheet is one of the most common starting places for buyers when attempting to assess the value of your company. Learn which line...
4 Steps to Partnering with a Private Equity Firm
Thinking of selling your business to a private equity firm? Get an overview from Hadley Capital of the steps you'll be taking and how only...
Mid-Market Report: M&A Outlook for North America in 2016
What should we expect for the North American M&A mid-market in 2016? Firmex and Mergermarket polled experts in their latest report and...
Activities That Create the Highest Business Value
Business owners should be spending time on activities that can add the greatest value to their businesses. Rob Slee, renown value creation...
The First Question in Exit Planning: Who Is Going to Own Your Company?
The most important question that business owners need to answer is who is going to own their business in a few years. Based on their answer...
How to Increase the Probability of a Successful Exit
Have you defined what a successful exit actually looks like? Do you have a realistic goal for when you want to sell the company and how...
