Mergers can be exciting to talk about but in many cases the new partners will be larger than the other partners. While this disparity in size could cause problems, it doesn’t have to. A lot of this comes down to the planning before the transaction and the execution...
Private equity. It is a broad term used to describe the funds that invest in businesses large and small. While the media generally focuses on big players such as KKR and the Carlyle Group, there is an entire ecosystem that specializes in small-to-medium sized...
When it comes to selling a business, one pool of potential buyers which cannot be ignored is private equity (PE). These funds specialize in buying and running companies, ultimately growing the business and then selling it for a profit – at least, in theory. As a...
For small and medium-sized businesses lucky enough to get past the stage of worrying about keeping the lights on, growth is the next challenge. But did you know that you don’t have to rely on organic growth alone to bring your business to the next level? That’s right,...
When it comes to selling a small or medium-sized business, there is a different option a business owner can consider: an earnout. While an earnout can help the buyer and seller agree to terms, this sort of business agreement is not without its risks. As such, here is...
Family owned and operated companies have a way of becoming all-consuming. If your family happens to have a business, then you know the feeling. Vacations become board meetings while dinners and holidays become sales meetings. Making the matter more complicated is the...
