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The right business brokers or advisor can add significant value to an M&A transaction, but only if you take the time to hire the right one. These five interview questions can help ensure you have a great fit. How does your firm structure payment? You’ll likely get a pitch from several partners. But when it’s time to get to work, are you paying partner wages to get an associate or intern? Ask who gets paid for what, and get specific

Interviewers commonly ask job applicants to identify their greatest strengths and weaknesses. But have you thought about how you might answer this question for your business? As you plan for the future, a realistic look at your businesses strengths and shortcomings is critical to ensuring it can grow and adapt. Buyers will also want to understand how you see your business. One of the best things you can do is look at your business from the perspective of a buyer.

2018 was an exceptional year for M&A activity. But how will trade wars, volatile markets, political tensions, and an unpredictable world affect things in 2019? Here are five trends that are likely to drive domestic M&A for the next year. High Liquidity Despite Higher Interest Rates People are willing to be aggressive because their need to deploy capital outranks their desire to be conservative. In a low growth environment, many businesses are seeking to grow via acquisition. Last year’s tax