Carpenter Hawke & Co.

December 30, 2019

Effectively Utilizing Confidentiality Agreements

Every year countless great deals, deals that would have otherwise gone through, are undone due to a failure to properly utilize and follow confidentiality agreements.  A […]
October 29, 2019

Five Factors to Consider When Interviewing an M&A Advisor

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 […]
September 22, 2019

Exit Planning Timeline: How Long Will it Take to Leave Your Business?

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 […]
August 22, 2019

10 Retirement Preparation Strategies for Business Owners

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 […]