Business Owners The Avoidable Mistakes That Derail Deals Small business exits fail half the time. But many of the reasons behind why they fail are preventable. Last week,…
Business Owners Episode 23: A hero’s journey: Mike Botkin and the OneOutdoor Holdings journey from start to exit In this episode, Mike Botkin, founder and CEO of OneOutdoor Holdings sits down with Peter Lehrman. The conversation starts with…
Business Owners Ask These Questions Before Hiring an M&A Advisor Subscribe to Exit-Ready Choosing a qualified M&A advisor with relevant transaction experience to represent the company is arguably the most…
Business Owners 12 Lessons to Build a Successful Buyer List Finding the right acquirer for a business can be the most challenging task in M&A. For advisors, the thing that…
Business Owners The Business Owner’s Guide to a Successful Exit The sale of a business is typically the most important transaction an owner will ever complete, making it paramount to…
Business Owners The Difference Between Investment Banks, M&A Advisors and Business Brokers: A Guide for Business Owners Accountants, attorneys, and advisors are non-negotiable members of most deal teams. For owners of any M&A experience, an advisor is…
Business Owners What fees can business owners expect from M&A advisory firms? What fees can business owners expect from M&A advisory firms? It’s hard to get a data-driven read on many aspects…
Business Owners Sealing the Deal: Breaking Down the LOI The letter of intent is a more formal document than the IOI, and outlines a final price and deal structure…
Business Owners The Key Elements of the IOI For business owners looking to transact, it is important to have an understanding of the critical documents within an M&A…