Selling a business is one of the most significant financial events in an owner’s life. Beyond negotiating the right price, understanding the tax consequences of a sale is critical. Taxes can meaningfully impact how much value you ultimately keep. This guide outlines...
Selling a business is one of the most significant transitions an owner will face. The process can be complex, emotional, and time-consuming—but with the right strategy, you can maximize value, maintain stability, and position your company for a smooth transfer of...
Corporate Documents • Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws (or LLC Agreement) • Business licenses and permits • Organizational chart and ownership structure • Board meeting minutes (last 3 years) • Shareholder agreements and stock ledgers • List of subsidiaries and...
1. Assess Your Readiness to Sell Before putting your business on the market: Clarify Your Goals: Are you retiring, seeking a new opportunity, or cashing out? Financial Needs: Understand how much money you need post-sale. Emotional Preparedness: Prepare to let go of...
Selling a Business, Managing Risk, Exit Planning
As your businesses gears up for its annual budgeting, you can’t forget to factor in M&A pre-sale planning, both to make the sale process smoother and to maximize your company's value. Without careful preparation, companies can miss opportunities to boost their...
Selling a Business, M&A, Exit Planning
Are you looking for a quick handover or a partnership that elevates your operations? The choice you make in how you exit your company will determine that path. After all, selling your company isn’t just a transaction—it's a pivotal decision that shapes your legacy and...
Exit Planning, Selling a Business
The 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 acceleration throughout the deal will...
Selling a Business, Owner Considerations, Exit Planning
One 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 energy, and other times the...
Selling a Business, Owner Considerations
Retirement 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 salaried professionals, entrepreneurs...
Selling a Business, Managing Risk, M&A, Sell-side, M&A Education & Market
Understanding Risk-On and Risk-Off Markets: Impact on Investments, Private Equity, and M&A Strategy In the dynamic landscape of investments and M&A, understanding the cyclical shift between risk-on and risk-off market environments is essential for investors,...
Industry Insights, Selling a Business, M&A, Owner Considerations, M&A Education & Market, Strategic Advisory
Selling your company is one of the most pivotal decisions you'll ever make as an entrepreneur. It's not just a financial transaction—it's a deeply personal crossroads that can shape your identity, your legacy, and your next chapter. After 30+ years as a serial and...
M&A Education & Market, Strategic Advisory, Industry Insights, Selling a Business, Managing Risk, M&A, Owner Considerations
Who Really Benefits from the Sale of Your Company? You do.Monetizing your life’s work is a monumental moment—the crowning achievement for most CEOs and founders. But here's the harsh truth: most businesses never sell. According to industry research, only about 20%–30%...
