This week’s M&A Access features Aaron Zeid, Area Senior Vice President for Gallagher Specialty Products, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Zeid surveys the current state of the transactional risk market, highlighting its responsiveness to underwriting the COVID-19 pandemic. He also provides valuable advice on how reps and warranties insurance should be structured to provide the…
There can be no doubt that selling your business stands as one of the most complex and important decisions you’ll likely ever make. It is quite often the case that a business represents decades, or even a lifetime, of dedicated work. In this article, we’ll examine some of the key steps that you should take…
This week’s M&A Access features Anthony Bahr, Managing Director for Strategex. Bahr provides an overview of what a Net Promoter Score (NPS) is, its effectiveness, and much more surrounding it.
Companies of all sizes frequently fail to handle customer complaints appropriately. In the digital era, where complaints can be seen by hundreds, thousands or go viral to millions, it is essential that customer complaints, especially serious ones or ones backed by considerable emotion, are treated seriously and dealt with in a timely manner. If you…
This week’s M&A Access features Christine Hollinden, Principal & Founder for Hollinden Marketers & Strategists. Hollinden pinpoints what small pivots made a big difference on businesses surviving the COVID-19 downturn, namely adopting and integrating technology. She also details how Hollinden Marketers & Strategists challenged clients to leave their comfort zones.
Finalizing a deal is usually a complex process, and there is a good deal of room for error, misunderstandings, miscalculations, and good old-fashioned wild cards. That is why it is critical to carefully think through the deal process well in advance. In this article, we’re going to explore the top ten steps you can take…
This week’s M&A Access features Christopher Swink, Senior Client Strategist | Private Business Advisory for BNY Mellon Wealth Management. Swink shares success stories of local businesses pivoting due to the pandemic and economic downturn. He also advises business owners to focus on strategy and details the benefits of engaging a wealth advisor early in the…
Just as people will form judgments and ideas about you as a person based on first impressions, the same holds true for your company. It is always best to put your “best foot forward,” and this is true whether we’re talking about your personal life or business. Periodically, it is prudent for every company to…
