Investment Bankers
5 Criteria to Consider Before Choosing the Right Investment Banker
There are five key factors that should influence your decision when you're considering an investment bank for your business. Finding the...
The Investment Banking Landscape: Different Types of M&A Firms
You're ready to sell your business, but you're not clear what type of banking firm to choose to help you in the process. This article...
What Can a Private Equity Investor Control in a Deal?
The current valuations for middle market companies is frustrating private equity investors, but there are ways for them to control, choose...
Letting the Market Bridge the Valuation Gap
Unrealistic value expectations is the number one reason for only 10% of businesses for sale actually close within 3 years of going to...
Podcast: How to Cross the M&A Bridge, an Interview with Hagen Rogers
Crossing the M&A bridge is something both buyers and sellers have to do. Learn how to make this process easier on both sides through all...
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...
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...
Advanced Planning Is Needed to Position a Business for Optimum Sale Value
Planning is required if you're going to position your business for a successful sale. With surprisingly little pain and effort on your side...
Podcast: Why Investing in Multiple Industries Is a Wise Move, an Interview with Jeff Smith
Branching out from your comfort zone can be a very good thing, if you know what to look for. Jeff Smith shares his cross-industry...
Podcast: Insight into the Sales Process from an Investment Banker, an Interview with Mark Jordan
Investment bankers are not well understood. This podcast talks with industry expert, Mark Jordan, about just what investment bankers do,...
Investment Bankers Aren't Magicians
Investment bankers do not have magic words that they whisper in the ears of buyers to get them to pay more for a company. Sellers should be...
Where Does the M&A Advisor Add Value?
Where does the M&A advisor add value? A survey conducted by High Rock Partners, Inc., provides insight into what functions performed by M&A...
Preconceived Notions Can Be Deal Killers
Set aside any ideas you had about using an outside firm to help you sell your company. You'll make more oney and have a more successful...
Experience Trumps Smarts in the Sale of Your Information Technology Company
You're an intelligent, saavy business owner. You should be able to sell your own compay for the price you want on your first try, right?...
Make Your Business Valuable in the Marketplace
There is a lot of advice out there on how to generate the valuation you want at time of sale. However, the main things you should be...
Making Sense of Private Market M&A Advisory Fees
Fees are as customizable ad the business you run. How do you find the fee structure that will work for your business at time of sale? This...
Integration Pacing in Mergers and Acquisitions: Rip the M&A Band-Aid off Fast
A healthy M&A process should be done quickly, both for maintaining current operations as well as for the growth of the company. Learn the...
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...
How to Structure the Right Investment Banking Engagement Letter
If you need an investment banking engagement letter, you need to know what to include and how to word it. Here are the critical terms of...
