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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 failure to adhere to this essential contract can lead to a myriad of problems.  These issues range from employees discovering that a business is going to be sold and quitting to key customers learning of the potential sale and taking their business elsewhere.  Needless to say, issues such as these can stand in the

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 hard hours, and just don’t have the time you need to devote your full attention to the sale. A DIY approach is almost always a bad idea because there are many complex moving parts associated with the sale of even smaller businesses. An M&A advisor can help you shepherd the transaction along, support negotiations,

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 will take. The answer is as unique and variable as your business. It depends on how prepared your business was at the outset, and how much you’re willing to do to get it ready.  A few general guidelines can help you estimate how long it will take to sell your business, and how long