Exit Planning
5 Mistakes Founders Make When Selling Their Companies
Quick Summary Most founders sell a company once and make avoidable mistakes that cost them time, money, and options. Confusing advisory work with a formal sales process is the single most common error. Inbound buyer interest is not a transaction. A structured auction...
9 Ways to Increase Valuation Before Selling Your Company
For many CEOs, receiving an offer for their business can be the stuff of dreams, especially if it is a big number. However, in my experience, one of the biggest mistakes a business owner can make is rushing into a sale, as it often puts you at a disadvantage. Instead,...
How to Sell Your Business in 9 Steps
The prospect of selling your business can be exciting and anxiety-provoking, especially when you have invested years into building a company. Although the potential for financial gain may be alluring, the journey is complex and involves change, which can stir up...
Understanding the Merger and Acquisition Process
If your company is about to embark on a merger and acquisition process, you may be experiencing conflicting feelings. Although the prospect of something new is exciting, the endeavor is complex, involves unknowns, and results in change, all of which can be scary....