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How to Create Value with Acquisitions

By most measures the majority of acquisitions do not realize their objectives. To improve these results, a clear focus on the objectives and value creation is a must. ...more

Ownership Transfer

October 05, 2025•3 min read

Buy a Business with IRA or 401K Funds

Did you know that buyers may use their IRA or 401K funds to buy a business and not pay taxes or penalties at the time of the transaction? (You need a specialist to make this happen, but it can be done... ...more

Ownership Transfer

October 05, 2025•2 min read

Your Most Important Customer

Every business owner needs to truly understand: "Who his or her most important customer is"...and Why that is the case. ...more

Ownership Transfer

October 05, 2025•2 min read

Go Where the Money Is!

There are more Private Equity Groups (PEGS) active in the market for closely-held businesses than days of the year. Depending on how you define and count these investors, there are now over 5,000 act... ...more

Ownership Transfer

September 05, 2023•3 min read

What is the Middle Market?

WHAT IS THE MIDDLE MARKET? It's not the Fortune 500 companies, nor is it a two-or three-man job shop. In the world of mergers and acquisitions, the middle market is sometimes defined as those compani... ...more

Ownership Transfer

September 05, 2023•1 min read

Prepare for a Sale

Get Visible: It Could Make the Difference! It pays to be prepared for the sale of your business at any time! You never know when a highly qualified, unique buyer will appear. The thrust of value engi... ...more

Ownership Transfer

September 05, 2023•2 min read

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