27 Jun Why Your Company Needs a Physical
Many executives of both public and private firms get a physical check-up once a year. Many of these same executives think nothing of having their investments checked over at least...
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27 Jun What Makes Your Company Unique?
There are unique attributes of a company that make it more attractive to a possible acquirer and/or more valuable. Certainly, the numbers are important, but potential buyers will also look...
27 Jun The Term Sheet
Buyers, sellers, intermediaries and advisors often mention the use of a term sheet prior to the creation of an actual purchase and sale agreement. However, very rarely do you ever...
27 Jun Is This the Right Time to Sell?
"Whatever the reason, there should be something other than dollars that motivates you to explore a sale. After all, if it weren't more valuable to own the business than to...
27 Jun Tips on Avoiding the Dealbreakers
One of the most important steps is to hire the right advisors. This begins with the right professional M&A specialist. The right attorney should be added to the team. The...
27 Jun Do You Have an Exit Plan?
"Exit strategies may allow you to get out before the bottom falls out of your industry. Well-planned exits allow you to get a better price for your business." From: Selling Your...
27 Jun Checklist for Valuation
1. Start with the business – Value Drivers: Size, growth rate, management, niche, history – Value Detractors: Customer concentration Poor financials Outdated M&E Few assets Lack of agreements with employees, customers, suppliers Poor...
27 Jun Checklist for Valuation
1. Start with the business – Value Drivers: Size, growth rate, management, niche, history – Value Detractors: Customer concentration Poor financials Outdated M&E Few assets Lack of agreements with employees, customers, suppliers Poor...
27 Jun Simplifying the Valuation
“There are many reasons for valuing an entity, and those circumstances can lead to different outcomes…For instance, a business's value for sale on a going-concern basis will differ from its...
27 Jun Simplifying the Valuation
“There are many reasons for valuing an entity, and those circumstances can lead to different outcomes…For instance, a business's value for sale on a going-concern basis will differ from its...