Carpenter Hawke & Co.

When you undertake a merger or acquisition, you’re basically taking on another full-time job. If you’re like most business owners, you likely already work long and […]

Devising an exit plan requires three broad steps: gathering data; quantifying you resources, and assessing exit options. Many owners want to know how long this process […]

Retirement planning should begin on day one of your business. Yet many owners don’t give retirement a single thought until they’re ready to transfer ownership. That […]

You’ve spent much of your career competing against other businesses. As you near retirement, though, a competitor may be the best option for a lucrative exit […]