Deciding to Sell

How an MBO Can Be the Right Solution When Planning Your Exit How an MBO Can Be the Right Solution When Planning Your Exit How an MBO Can Be the Right Solution When Planning Your Exit How an MBO Can Be the Right Solution When Planning Your Exit


Who is going to buy your company when it comes time to sell your business? Have you considered your management team? They might be the...

Flirting with a Single Buyer for Your Business Flirting with a Single Buyer for Your Business Flirting with a Single Buyer for Your Business 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...

Timing an Exit Timing an Exit Timing an Exit Timing an Exit


The most important thing to consider in exiting is timing. The sooner you have a plan in place to help you decide the most relevant time...

5 Ways to Manage Unsolicited Approaches from Business Buyers 5 Ways to Manage Unsolicited Approaches from Business Buyers 5 Ways to Manage Unsolicited Approaches from Business Buyers 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...

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....

Prepare Early to Close Faster (and Better!) Prepare Early to Close Faster (and Better!) Prepare Early to Close Faster (and Better!) Prepare Early to Close Faster (and Better!)


While we know the importance of due diligence during a sale, did you know that doing it before you enter the sales process can give you a...

How Business Sales Are Best Strategized, Conducted and Consummated How Business Sales Are Best Strategized, Conducted and Consummated How Business Sales Are Best Strategized, Conducted and Consummated How Business Sales Are Best Strategized, Conducted and Consummated


This article follows-up on the Divestopedia article 'When Selling Your Business, What Sale Process Is Best?' with a focus on the often...

What Is My Concrete Business Worth? What Is My Concrete Business Worth? What Is My Concrete Business Worth? What Is My Concrete Business Worth?


What is the best way to evaluate your concrete business' worth in today's market? Explore the information in this article to give yourself...

The C-Level Executive's Rising Role in Exit Planning The C-Level Executive's Rising Role in Exit Planning The C-Level Executive's Rising Role in Exit Planning 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...

The Big Risk: Waiting Versus Selling Your Business Now The Big Risk: Waiting Versus Selling Your Business Now The Big Risk: Waiting Versus Selling Your Business Now The Big Risk: Waiting Versus Selling Your Business Now


Brad Mewes is the founder of Supplement!, a strategic, financial and M&A advisory firm specializing in the collision industry. He gives his...

What Is My Chemical Manufacturing Plant Worth? What Is My Chemical Manufacturing Plant Worth? What Is My Chemical Manufacturing Plant Worth? What Is My Chemical Manufacturing Plant Worth?


A comprehensive look at the various factors that go into valuing and selling your chemical manufacturing plant

Solving Exit Strategy Issues to Maximize Profit Solving Exit Strategy Issues to Maximize Profit Solving Exit Strategy Issues to Maximize Profit Solving Exit Strategy Issues to Maximize Profit


Business owners have many reasons to want to sell their business now. But before making this big decision, be sure it's really what you...

What Your Supply Chain Business Is Really Worth What Your Supply Chain Business Is Really Worth What Your Supply Chain Business Is Really Worth What Your Supply Chain Business Is Really Worth


Jock Purtle, owner of digitalexits.com, explains the types of valuations to consider, the average multiple that supply chain businesses are...

When Deciding to Sell, Prepare for Disappearing Owner Perks When Deciding to Sell, Prepare for Disappearing Owner Perks When Deciding to Sell, Prepare for Disappearing Owner Perks When Deciding to Sell, Prepare for Disappearing Owner Perks


When preparing an owner to sell his/her business, it's usually to prevent a deal from blowing up because of a buyer's actions. However, M&A...

Business Valuation: An Analysis of Risk Business Valuation: An Analysis of Risk Business Valuation: An Analysis of Risk 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...

Venture Capital Alternative for the IT Entrepreneur Venture Capital Alternative for the IT Entrepreneur Venture Capital Alternative for the IT Entrepreneur Venture Capital Alternative for the IT Entrepreneur


MidMarket Capital, Inc. explains their "smart equity" model and how it can serve both small entrepreneurial firms looking for an investment...

Surprises to Watch Out for When Selling a Business Surprises to Watch Out for When Selling a Business Surprises to Watch Out for When Selling a Business Surprises to Watch Out for When Selling a Business


Even if you’re smart enough to plan for every eventuality, selling your business is going to be full of surprises. Here are things that...

4 Steps to Partnering with a Private Equity Firm 4 Steps to Partnering with a Private Equity Firm 4 Steps to Partnering with a Private Equity Firm 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...

Seven Paradoxes of Middle Market M&A Seven Paradoxes of Middle Market M&A Seven Paradoxes of Middle Market M&A Seven Paradoxes of Middle Market M&A


For over 25 years, Rob Slee has seen hundreds of people fail to earn a living in the M&A industry. Learn these 7 paradoxes he says their...