by craigdickens | Apr 9, 2024 | Selling a Business, Exit Planning
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe difference between no outcome and a great outcome in selling your business lies in your preparation as an owner, supported by your key advisors—your “dream team.” Those who prepare well by filling in gaps and maintaining value...
by craigdickens | Mar 26, 2024 | Selling a Business, Owner Considerations, Exit Planning
Reading Time: 5 minutesOne of the big reasons entrepreneurs come to us is that they’re feeling the weight of risk and liability on their shoulders more than they used to. Sometimes they just want to distribute the responsibility a bit and free up their time and...
by craigdickens | Mar 14, 2024 | Industry Insights, Exit Planning
Reading Time: 5 minutes Over the years, we’ve engaged with hundreds of entrepreneurs each wrestling with a pivotal decision: how to scale back their involvement without stepping away from the legacy they’ve built. This crossroads is no small choice:...
by craigdickens | Feb 26, 2024 | Owner Considerations, Selling a Business
Reading Time: 4 minutesRetirement as a CEO or entrepreneur isn’t just about stepping away from the office—it’s about transitioning from a role you’ve lived and breathed for decades into a life of freedom, purpose, and financial independence. Unlike...
by craigdickens | Dec 17, 2023 | Education, Industry Insights, M&A, Merger and Acquisitions
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Role of Net Working Capital Target in Cash-Free/Debt-Free Deals In the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), where billions of dollars can hinge on precise financial metrics, one concept consistently carries significant...