Thinking It Through

We’re seeing a trend that is affecting many entrepreneurs in various industries. Sometimes an entrepreneur finds himself too young to retire, the funds required to buy him out are too high, or his company is not yet at its peak.  Sometimes, there’s another...
Some Green Flags When Acquiring

Some Green Flags When Acquiring

Strategy It all starts with why: what are we aiming for as entrepreneurs? What business goal do we want to achieve… too often we hear “I want to buy, because I can afford it and it will bring me change”. When we get inquiries with industry, business...

Some Red Flags During an Acquisition

When the “why” isn’t aligned When the primary motivation isn’t clear, it’s time to ask questions. We’ve seen personal objectives supplant corporate ones – not always a good indication if a family member wants to buy at any...

A Buy-Side Mandate… Why?

Many successful entrepreneurs are looking for accelerated growth in sales and profits. One of the most attractive options is growth through acquisition. Among the advantages of acquisition are the following: Buyers often look for companies of a certain size; if YOUR...