This week’s M&A Access features Joanne Baginski, Partner & Rocky Mountain Region Transaction Advisory Services Leader, Plante Moran. Baginski breaks down what value-added capital providers look for in their analysis—risks and opportunities. She also professes the key to minimizing risk is to diversify—companies should focus on diversifying their suppliers, products, and clients.
What kinds of insights about selling a business might come from experts at private equity firms? This article includes advice for sellers from industry veteran Lamar Stanley. Stanley is a Director at Gen Cap America, which is a lower middle market private equity firm in Nashville, Tennessee. Since 1988, Gen Cap America (GCA) has made…
This week’s M&A Access features David Asmus, Managing Director, CKS Advisors. Asmus recalls what has surprised him during the pandemic-spurred economic downturn, including businesses retaining their strong values and the adaptability of companies to meet challenges. He also examines how advisors and intermediaries have fared over the past year and what steps stakeholders should take…
More than likely, selling your business is one of the biggest decisions of your life. Unless you own a business, it is impossible to understand just how all-encompassing of a process it can be. With that stated, it is important for business owners to step back and seriously reflect on whether or not they are…
This week’s M&A Access features Peter Ryan, Partner & Co-Founder, Ryan & Wetmore PC. Ryan explains how the type of deals getting done has changed due to COVID-19, including more escrows and add-backs. He also pinpoints which industries have been the least volatile and which ones people should keep an eye on for investing, buying,…
There are many reasons why small companies are put up for sale. Some of the more common reasons can actually have little to do with the company’s general performance. For example, many small business owners discover that they need to sell for health reasons or personal concerns, such as divorce or partnership issues. While a…
This week’s M&A Access features Cheryl Aschenbrener, National Leader & Partner, Sikich. Aschenbrener explains what IT due diligence is and why firms should include it in their processes. She also delves into whether Quality of Earnings reports have changed due to the pandemic and what considerations M&A professionals should keep in mind moving forward.
A small increase in what you charge for your goods and services can make a tremendous difference to your bottom line. The fact is that many businesses could charge more for their goods and services than they do, but fail to do so. Owners often do not realize the great value of charging just one-percent…
