Investment Bankers

Latest Investment Bankers Articles

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  Sale Process

  The Value of Investment Bankers: Business Owners’ Perspective

  A recently published Fairfield University whitepaper is the first comprehensive study quantifying the value of the services provided by an investment bank during the...

  By: Michael Carter

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  Sale Process

  Selling Your Business: What Sale Process Is Best?

  There are a number of different auction types that can be employed for the sale of a mid-market business. These auction types are distinguished by the number of...

  By: John Carvalho | President, Divestopedia Inc.

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  Pre Sale

  5 Things Running Taught Me About Building a Valuable Business

  I recently ran my first half marathon. Think that has nothing to do with business? I would have agreed with you. However, what I discovered is that the process of...

  By: John Carvalho | President, Divestopedia Inc.

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  Sale Process

  5 Criteria to Consider Before Choosing the Right Investment Banker

  Selling your business can sometimes seem like a daunting task, and choosing an investment banker (I-banker) — the right one — can help ease the process...

  By: John Carvalho | President, Divestopedia Inc.

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  Sale Process

  The Investment Banking Landscape: Different Types of M&A Firms

  There are different types of firms that a business owner can engage with for the sale of his or her businesses. Each of these firms can provide a different set of...

  By: Divestopedia Team

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  Sale Process

  What Can a Private Equity Investor Control in a Deal?

  The current valuations and investment potential for sub-$100M revenue companies is frustrating private equity (capital) investors. There are a number of market and...

  By: John Bova

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  Sale Process

  Letting the Market Bridge the Valuation Gap

  Statistics show that a surprisingly low percentage of businesses for sale actually sell on the first attempt. The major reason for the lack of sales is the valuation gap...

  By: Dave Kauppi

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  Sale Process

  Podcast: How to Cross the M&A Bridge, an Interview with Hagen Rogers

  About the HostRyan is an entrepreneur, podcast host of the show Life After Business and the co-owner of Solidity Financial. Having personally experienced the hazards of...

  By: Ryan Tansom

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  Sale Process

  Investment Bankers: No, We're Not Villains

  One of the most common criticisms against investment bankers is the accusation that our only motivation is to get a deal done at all costs. Well, let me start out by...

  By: John Carvalho | President, Divestopedia Inc.

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  Sale Process

  A Guide to Merger and Acquisition Designations

  What if advancing your career in M&A meant dusting off your school supplies? Finance and M&A students and professionals should get familiar with M&A...

  By: Jeremy Azzarita

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  Sale Process

  Advanced Planning Is Needed to Position a Business for Optimum Sale Value

  Preparing for a sale is similar across many industries. Let's look at a more familiar example (real estate) and then talk about how that applies to business.How...

  By: Jim Grebey | President

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  Maximize Value

  Podcast: Why Investing in Multiple Industries Is a Wise Move, an Interview with Jeff Smith

  About the HostRyan is an entrepreneur, podcast host of the show Life After Business and the co-owner of Solidity Financial. Having personally experienced the hazards of...

  By: Ryan Tansom