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Now What? Your Numbers Are Great, But Are You Ready to Sell?
Your numbers look better than ever. Revenue is up, margins are stable, and the chaos of COVID feels like a distant memory. After years of grinding, you’ve built a company that finally hums the way you always hoped it would. The phone starts ringing, some calls from “interested buyers,” others from friends who’ve sold their own businesses and now spend more time on the golf course than in the boardroom. You start to wonder: Maybe it’s my turn. But selling a business isn’t just
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Preparing Your Business for a Premium Exit in 12–36 Months
For business owners and entrepreneurs, achieving a premium exit is the ultimate validation of years of hard work and strategic...
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Building Leadership Depth: The Essential Step to a Seamless Business Exit
Many business owners find themselves indispensable to their operations, a testament to their dedication and hard work. However, this very...
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Organic vs. Inorganic Growth: What's Best for Your $5–75M Business?
Growing a business is a primary objective for every entrepreneur and executive, yet the path to increased revenue and profitability isn't...
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Startup Exit Strategies: How Founders Can Build With the End in Mind
Learn how to plan and execute a successful startup exit strategy, from acquisition to IPO, and why understanding these paths early gives founders a competitive edge.
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Beyond Consulting: The Role of a Fractional M&A Executive
A fractional M&A executive is not simply an external advisor; they are embedded in your leadership team, taking ownership of outcomes and driving transactions forward.
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M&A in Packaging: A New Era of Consolidation, Technology, and Cultural Reckoning
The packaging industry is in motion—and not just on production lines. A wave of mergers and acquisitions is reshaping the sector, as strategic and financial players seek to gain scale, unlock efficiencies, and weather uncertain global conditions.
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Navigating Leveraged Buyouts: An Insider’s Guide to Understanding and Maximizing LBO Opportunities
Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs) have long captured attention in the financial world, often portrayed as sophisticated yet controversial investment
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Choosing Between an Asset Purchase and Stock Purchase Agreement
This article explores the intricacies of these two purchasing methods, providing clarity to facilitate an informed decision-making process.
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Mergers and Acquisitions Process: Strategies, Pitfalls, and Success Stories
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) represent some of the most high-stakes strategic decisions a company can undertake.
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Why Mergers and Acquisitions Fail: Common Pitfalls and Proven Strategies for Success
Discover why mergers and acquisitions fail, with key pitfalls like cultural clashes, overestimated synergies, and poor due diligence. Learn
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From Buyer to Seller: Lessons from Both Sides of the M&A Table
Discover the dual perspectives of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in this insightful article.
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The Importance of Valuation: How to Ensure You Get the Best Price for Your Business
When you're preparing to sell your business, determining its value accurately is one of the most crucial steps in the process.
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Navigating Unsolicited Calls from Private Equity Firms: The Importance of Hiring an Experienced M&A Advisor
Receiving an unsolicited call from a private equity firm expressing interest in acquiring your business can be an exciting.
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Financial Metrics that Matter: Measuring Success in Bolt-On Acquisitions
Bolt-on acquisitions are a strategic approach where companies acquire smaller, complementary businesses to enhance their operations and mark
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Strategic Bolt-On Acquisitions: Enhancing Competitive Advantage in Today's Market
Bolt-on acquisitions enhance firms' competitive edge by enabling rapid strategic growth and integration.
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The most common roadblocks when selling your business
So you've decided to sell your business. Congrats on building something worth selling! But between valuing your company, finding buyers,...
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The Key to Value Creation: Harnessing Synergies in Mergers & Acquisitions
You know the drill - it's another Monday and you're back in the office after a restful weekend, coffee in hand, ready to dive into the...
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What Is a Leveraged Buyout? A Simple Explanation
Leveraged buyouts sound complicated but they're actually not as intimidating as they seem once you understand the basics.
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Getting Buyers for Your Business: A Guide for Small Business Owners
You've poured your heart and soul into your small business. Maybe you started it years ago with big dreams or took over the family...
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