When selling a business, maintaining confidentiality is paramount. But what if essential employees need to be in the loop before finalizing the sale? This is where the concept of stay bonuses comes into play. By offering a stay bonus, you can ensure that key employees not only remain with the… Read More »The Value of a “Stay Bonus” in Business Sales
Business owners must be aware that the process of selling a business is complex and can take time. Each business is unique and there are multiple steps involved, especially if outside lender financing is involved. A business with strong cash flow tends to sell faster, while clean and straightforward financials… Read More »Tip #060 Why does it take so long to sell a business?
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One of our mantras is: “Go ugly early.” When offering a business for sale, don’t hesitate to disclose potential challenges immediately, be it a recent customer loss, fluctuating backlog, or maxed-out operational capacity. You might wonder, “Won’t this deter potential buyers before they recognize the value of my business?” It might,… Read More »Go Ugly Early!
An integral part of many Lower middle market business sales are private equity firms. They provide the necessary capital and expertise for these businesses to grow and thrive. Additionally, private equity firms often have extensive networks and resources that can benefit the companies they invest in. This partnership between private… Read More »Workshop Inside the PrivateEquity Investor’s Mind
Attending the M&A Source conference has proven to be highly beneficial for Lisa, as it equips her with a significant advantage in representing the sale of businesses in the lower middle market. With an extensive network of industry professionals at her disposal, Lisa is able to tap into a wealth… Read More »M&A Source Conference in Charlotte
Thank you, Peggy Fiandaca, for hosting our weekly WATT meeting and sharing your experiences. Your insights and knowledge have greatly contributed to the growth and learning of our team. Your ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner is truly impressive. Your dedication and passion for your work… Read More »Breakfast With My WATT Siters
I’m continually intrigued by the insights from our Accelerent Partners. It began with a thoughtful chat with Neil Frederickson on the antitrust implications of PEG’s consolidation of physician practices. Several informative topics were touched upon, including: Always enlightening to learn and grow with such professionals! 🤝📈 #AccelerentPartners #BusinessInsights
Lending Environment Remains a Challenge A question on the lending environment revealed widespread concern among respondents. Across all deal value segments, the majority (57-58%) perceived the lending climate to have worsened from Q1 to Q2 this year. Only a small percentage (3-4.5%) reported an improvement in lending conditions, indicating caution… Read More »Q2 2023 Lending Environment Impact On Deals by Size Compared to Q1 2023
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