by craigdickens | Apr 5, 2023 | Industry Insights, Education, M&A, M&A Education & Market
Reading Time: 4 minutesMost business owners follow a recognizable leadership evolution during the lifecycle of their companies. They start by working for their business—doing everything from sales to service. Then they shift to working in the business—managing teams,...
by craigdickens | Mar 17, 2023 | Selling a Business, Education, M&A, Private Equity Recapitalizations
Reading Time: 5 minutesIf you’re a CEO, founder, or entrepreneur contemplating selling your company to a private equity (PE) firm, understanding the fundamentals of price and deal terms is essential. While valuation often steals the spotlight, savvy sellers know...
by craigdickens | Aug 30, 2022 | Selling a Business, M&A, M&A Education & Market
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn our experience at Merit Investment Bank & Co., we have found that there are three foundational elements that must be in place before we can apply a strategic approach to a successful M&A process for Entrepreneurs and CEOs. When...
by craigdickens | Aug 5, 2022 | Selling a Business
Reading Time: 4 minutesLike many of your advisors who provide valuable services and expertise, adding an investment banker to your list of trusted advisors is crucial to your success. Most Entrepreneurs rely on advisors such as CPA’s, Attorneys, Wealth Managers, and...
by craigdickens | Jun 21, 2022 | Selling a Business
Reading Time: 4 minutesAre you considering selling your business? If so, you likely have many questions, and among the most common is: How much is my company worth? The answer may surprise you. A study conducted by MassMutual uncovered that the average owner...