Business Owners Why Revenue Growth is the CEO’s Job Improving a company’s bottom line can improve ratios and financial statements, but it often doesn’t fundamentally change the company’s long-term…
Business Owners Which Way to Grow? Horizontal vs. Vertical Mergers There are many ways to grow a business. When it comes to mergers and acquisitions (commonly referred to as “inorganic…
Business Owners Understanding Asset vs. Stock Sales For business owners looking to divest their current interest in a company, there are two main ways to do this…
Business Owners Insights into the Highly Competitive Debt Market of 2015 The first quarter of 2015 is in the history books and has left many people scratching their heads, asking the…
Business Owners A Deal Like No Other: Selling a Business For all entrepreneurs, selling a business is a complex and delicate process that requires preparation, shrewd maneuvering and self-control —…
Business Owners What Do Rising Interest Rates Mean for Manufacturing? Welcome to “Ask an Investment Banker,” where we ask investment bankers on Axial questions submitted by middle market CEOs. Today,…
Business Owners Are You Too Small for Private Equity? Owners of small and medium-sized companies frequently believe they are either too small for private equity, or that this form…
Advisors 20 Must-Read Resources for the Private Markets As a regular reader of Forum, you likely already know how important it is to keep up to date on the latest…
Business Owners How Long Does a Valuation Last? It’s a logical question from business owners: how long is a valuation good for? The short answer: probably for about…
