Why Growth Without Strategy Can Hurt Your Business Valuation
If you’re a business owner or executive gearing up for a potential merger or acquisition, you already know that growth is on […]
Owner Fatigue is a Hidden Exit Signal
Do you still leap out of bed eager to steer your company through another day of challenge and possibility? Or has that […]
The Silent Deal Killers in Small Business Acquisitions
If you’ve ever looked at buying a small business, you probably know it’s not always as straightforward as you’d like. Even when […]
The Future of Private Equity: Trends SMBs Should Watch
It’s hard to look at today’s economic headlines and not see some mention of private equity. But while the media tends to […]
What Rising Interest Rates Mean for Business Sales and Acquisitions
Are you thinking about selling your business or acquiring another one? If so, you’ve probably heard rumblings about rising interest rates and […]
The Pros and Cons of Partnering With Private Equity Firms
If you’ve been running a mid-sized business for a while, you’ve probably read about private equity firms snapping up companies in your […]
How Minority Investments Can Fuel Growth Without Giving Up Control
Have you ever felt excited by the idea of outside funding but worried about losing the say-so in your own company? It’s […]
What Investors Want: Key Financial Metrics That Attract Private Equity
Let’s clear the air. Private equity firms are not your friends. They don’t care about your company culture, your inspirational leadership, or […]
The Art of the Partial Exit
If you own a business, you’ve likely thought about what an exit might look like. An outright sale—sometimes called a full exit—can […]
Beyond the Buyout: How Private Equity Firms Add Value to Businesses
Private equity firms have long been cast as the corporate world’s supervillains, swooping in with their war chests of capital, stripping businesses […]