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10 ways to make your business more valuable – Part 1
Valuation, M&A, Sell-side, Strategic Advisory, Business Valuation, Exit Planning
10 Ways to Make Your Business More Valuable If you are considering selling your company in the future, you are likely wondering how much your company may be worth and what makes a business attractive to potential buyers. To help you understand those dynamics, my...
8 Things you NEED to do before you sell your Business
Sell-side, Owner Considerations, M&A Education & Market, Corporate Divestitures, Strategic Advisory, Exit Planning, Restructuring & Special Situations, Value Creation
While we are surprised by the potential "deal killers" every time we execute the sale of a business, there are a few things that remain constant. Our job as Investment Bankers is to maximize your value in the market by finding the right fit between you and a buyer....
Take Share to Regain Value
M&A, Sell-side, Owner Considerations, Exit Planning, Value Creation
Take Share to Regain Value The problem facing many businesses and owners is how to regain revenues and earnings in 2021 after a COVID-19 affected 2020. Those that figure this out will 'take share' (market share) and create significant value. After nearly a year...
Merit Investment Bank M&A Axioms
M&A, Sell-side, Owner Considerations, M&A Education & Market
Time and time again we see M&A Axioms coming into play for business owners. We hope this list helps you ask some timely questions of your organization and your investment banker as you contemplate liquidity options. Enjoy! Time kills all dealsIf you...
What’s Next?
Value Creation, M&A, Strategic Advisory, Restructuring & Special Situations
What's Next PPP / EIDL will save many, not enough for some. Many are getting debt or expense holidays which will likely end before rebound is in full swing for many. Cash is King. Many will forecast too optimistically on revenue returning to levels to sustain expense...
Business as “Unusual” – 5 Things To Survive the Next Quarter
Industry Insights, Managing Risk, M&A, Owner Considerations, Growth Capital, Exit Planning, Restructuring & Special Situations, Value Creation
1. Retention is the new growth. In a shrinking revenue environment, smart companies must ensure they keep their existing customers happy. Objectively, many companies do not have the time (or cash) to pursue new business which is a riskier pursuit than keeping your...