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Manufacturing Companies For Sale – The Popularity of Manufacturing Companies as M&A Targets

Manufacturing Companies For Sale - The Popularity of Manufacturing Companies as M&A Targets In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), selling manufacturing companies is the most popular target for mergers and acquisitions advisors and the most desirable industry for strategic buyers and private investment groups. This article explores the reasons behind the [...]

Manufacturing Companies For Sale – The Popularity of Manufacturing Companies as M&A Targets2023-05-23T14:56:52-04:00

A Holistic Approach to High-Value Transitions: Business Goals, Personal Values, Financial Independence

A Holistic Approach to High-Value Transitions: Business Goals, Personal Values, Financial Independence One of my favorite books on exit planning and building high value transitions is by Chris Snider and is titled Walking to Destiny. The three legs of the stool, also called “Master Planning,” helps to maximize the business value by ensuring that [...]

A Holistic Approach to High-Value Transitions: Business Goals, Personal Values, Financial Independence2023-05-17T13:21:15-04:00

Buying a Business – Why You Should Buy or Merge Companies

Why You or Your Company Should Buy a Business Starting or buying a business can be an exciting, yet daunting, prospect. It requires a significant investment of time, money, and effort. While many individuals may consider starting a business from scratch, buying an existing business may be a more viable option. In this article, [...]

Buying a Business – Why You Should Buy or Merge Companies2023-05-03T15:11:39-04:00

Benefits of Private Equity – Selling Businesses to PE Firms

Benefits of Private Equity - Selling Businesses to PE Firms It’s no secret that private equity groups, independent sponsors, search funds, holding companies, and family investment offices are actively looking for good acquisitions to add to their deal flow and grow their portfolios. While there are some companies that focus exclusively on turnaround opportunities [...]

Benefits of Private Equity – Selling Businesses to PE Firms2023-04-27T15:41:59-04:00

Quick Tips for Selling a Business

Quick Tips for Selling a Business No matter the organization size or industry, buying or selling a business is complex and requires careful attention and expertise to navigate the many moving parts of the transaction. For many people, the process is overwhelming at times. In order to minimize stress and ensure a successful business [...]

Quick Tips for Selling a Business2023-04-25T14:12:13-04:00

Exit Strategies: Building A Business For Sale Part 7- Owning versus Leasing Commercial Real Estate

Owning Commercial Real Estate Versus Leasing Property – Which is Better? Whether a business owner is preparing to sell a business or is in the process of building it, one of the most common questions that we hear on a regular basis is: does it make the business more marketable to include commercial real [...]

Exit Strategies: Building A Business For Sale Part 7- Owning versus Leasing Commercial Real Estate2023-04-25T14:07:27-04:00

Exit Strategies: Building A Business For Sale Part 6- Financial Documentation

The Importance of Financial Documentation No matter what anyone says, the whole purpose of going into business or purchasing an existing one is to make money. Ultimately, we live in a capitalistic society and need money to survive and get the things we want. That doesn’t mean that someone can’t love what they do [...]

Exit Strategies: Building A Business For Sale Part 6- Financial Documentation2023-04-25T13:48:50-04:00

Your Sales Machine Increases Your Business Valuation

Guest blog from Hunt Big Sales, Tom Searcy Your Sales Machine Increases Your Business Valuation "You want to sell your business because you are tired. I get it. You’re so tired you want to give it away for 4x." I told the CEO of a laboratory services company, "I’ll tell you what, [...]

Your Sales Machine Increases Your Business Valuation2023-04-25T13:37:08-04:00

Exit Strategies: Building A Business For Sale Part 5- Monthly Recurring Revenue & Customer Retention

Customer Retention & Monthly Recurring Revenue While many things help to grow business, create long-term sustainability, and make the company more marketable in a sale, having secure and consistent monthly recurring revenue streams ranks at, or near, the top of that list. Recurring revenue comes from general agreements, contracts, or subscriptions. To get the [...]

Exit Strategies: Building A Business For Sale Part 5- Monthly Recurring Revenue & Customer Retention2023-04-25T13:31:31-04:00

Exit Strategies: Building A Business For Sale Part 4- Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning First, thank you to all of those who have been following along in this series. I’d now like to take the time to talk about a topic that every business wants and needs but very few have any follow-through: strategic planning. Most large corporations will have a strategic plan and for good [...]

Exit Strategies: Building A Business For Sale Part 4- Strategic Planning2023-04-25T13:03:04-04:00
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