Carpenter Hawke & Co.

Mergers and acquisitions are complex high-stakes transactions. Yet many business owners enter the process with assumptions that can quietly derail negotiations, or reduce the value of […]

For many business owners, selling a company is completely unfamiliar territory. It is often the largest financial transaction of their lives. Many business owners also find […]

Every buyer enters the process with a different lens. Some are chasing growth, others security, and others just care about the numbers. Understanding these motivations ahead […]

Buying or selling a business isn’t just about revenue, customers, or brand value. When a lease is involved, the real estate side of the deal can […]