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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

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 can reduce value and make the process of transferring ownership or selling more stressful than it needs to be. These 10 retirement preparation strategies for business owners can prepare you for retirement no matter where you are on your business ownership journey.  Get Your Books in Order  Buyers typically want to see at least