Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Selling or growing your business requires careful preparation, the right advisory team, and strategic foresight. Business owners often dont know where to start with these steps when considering a sale or investment deal. What are the key terms I should negotiate in a sale or investment deal?

Sale

Lake Country Advisors

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Buying into a business as a partner offers ownership and profit potential but also comes with risks. A local business broker can be invaluable in identifying opportunities, assessing the business’s financial health, and negotiating on your behalf to ensure a smooth transaction.

Business

Lake Country Advisors

JULY 17, 2025

When we talk about business acquisitions, we’re simply referring to one company buying another. At other times, it’s about adding a business that fills a gap or strengthens the buyer in a specific area. An add-on acquisition occurs when a company acquires a smaller business that complements its existing operations.

Acquisitions

Software Equity Group

JULY 9, 2025

But behind this wave of inbound interest lies a more complex reality: unsolicited offers are rarely based on a complete understanding of your business. The pressure to identify and acquire quality businesses has driven these firms to build detailed market maps, study vertical SaaS subsegments, and reach out directly to founders.

Private Equity

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 17, 2025

I was a lonely bull at the time and believed it was an overreaction to most likely a brash negotiating tactic that has been a characteristic of President Trump for decades. More In Options Investing Pro How to profit through options if this oil spike proves short-lived Jeff Kilburg The political tide in Brazil is changing again.

S&P

CNBC: Investing

JULY 1, 2025

"During the crypto event hosted in France today (6/30), Chairman and CEO Vlad Tenev and management team (including Senior VP and General Manager of Crypto Johann Kerbrat) introduced a new suite of products that marks a major step forward for crypto trading and crypto-related businesses at Robinhood." All Rights Reserved.

S&P

CNBC: Investing

JULY 16, 2025

Estee Lauder CFO Akhil Shrivastava said in the company's most recent earnings call that he does not expect tariffs will have a material impact on fiscal 2025 profitability. However, without a clear resolution to trade negotiations, he said he expects a high tariff rate could have a "material impact" for fiscal 2026.

Sale

Lake Country Advisors

JULY 31, 2025

When you hear the phrase exit planning, it probably doesn’t spark immediate excitement, especially if you’re still in the thick of running your business day to day. However, if you’ve ever considered retiring, passing your company down, or selling your business one day, having an exit plan isn’t just helpful; it’s essential.

Business

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 24, 2025

And I share this story often is that having been in the business or the industry for 20 plus years, I thought I knew how to do this. Once we learn how to write the repair plan, then we were in a position to learn how to negotiate to get paid. And so Relentless Collision just started gaining momentum.

M&A

Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 9, 2025

Building a great sign manufacturing business requires years of dedication and savvy decision-making. Yet creating a consistently profitable business is only step one. However, if you come prepared, you can help ensure that you exit the business on your preferred terms, and that you receive every bit of the payout you deserve.

Manufacturing

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 25, 2025

Driving Growth Through Financial Insights with Bill Park On this week’s episode, Cole Strandberg chats with Bill Park , former shop owner and founder of Crunchit , a company dedicated to helping collision repair businesses gain the financial insights they need to succeed. I didn’t even get an interview. Early on, for sure.

M&A

Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 8, 2022

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of a profitable residential landscaping business, American Lawn & Landscape Co. The business is based in the Greater Chicago area. The business provides home landscaping services to residential customers.

Profitability

How2Exit

OCTOBER 14, 2024

E248: Setting Yourself Up for Success: Essential Steps, Tips, and Strategies for a Profitable Exit - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Kip Wallen is a seasoned M&A attorney with over a decade of experience in live mergers and acquisitions deals, primarily within the lower middle market, involving transactions up to $50 million.

Profitability

Lake Country Advisors

APRIL 15, 2024

A successful business sale hinges on solid negotiation skills. Best Practices for Negotiation of the Sale of Your Business Negotiating the sale of your business will impact your financial future and your company’s legacy. Accurately Value Your Business. Here are our tips for how to do it.

Negotiation

How2Exit

JULY 29, 2024

E234: Helping Business Owners Achieve Successful Exits: Proven Strategies for a Smooth Transition - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Christine McDannell is the founder and principal intermediary of The Magnolia Firm, a boutique business brokerage firm. based clients.

Business

How2Exit

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The 11 Concepts And Ideas I Learned From Interviewing ChatGPT On How To Buy A Business. Ron Concept 1: Buy An Existing Business For Growth The idea of buying an existing business for growth is one that has been around for many years. -Ron It is a great way to get started in business without having to start from scratch.

Business

How2Exit

MARCH 5, 2023

This includes having a plan for when to exit a position, when to take profits, and when to cut losses. Concept 2: Save Businesses From Distress It is important to be aware of the risks associated with investing, such as the potential for businesses to become distressed.

Capital

Lake Country Advisors

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Selling a manufacturing business is a strategic decision that can bring about numerous benefits for business owners. Whether you’re looking to explore new opportunities, retire, or redirect your focus, understanding the advantages of selling your manufacturing business is crucial. What is Selling a Manufacturing Business?

Manufacturing

How2Exit

MARCH 15, 2023

Growing up in Serbia, Zoran was groomed by his father, who had a large business in Libya, to be in control of his own destiny. At the age of 21, Zoran started his own business, not knowing much about the business world but believing that he could make it work. The same is true for any business.

Broker

Growth Business

JANUARY 29, 2024

By Jeannette Linfoot on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are essential in the corporate world, as companies buy and sell each other to expand their businesses and increase profitability. It is critical to understand where leverage sits in the negotiations.

M&A

Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 11, 2024

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, there comes a point for many business owners when the prospect of selling their company becomes a reality. However, with the right mindset and strategic approach, entrepreneurs can maximize the profitability of their business sales.

Profitability

Lake Country Advisors

JULY 25, 2024

Buying a business isn’t as simple as writing a check and handing it over to the seller. Quintessentially, due diligence ensures that all aspects of the business you are buying are understood, potential risks are identified, and an accurate business assessment is made. Review the financial statements and business model.

Business

How2Exit

MARCH 21, 2023

10 Concepts You and I Can Learn About Buying Businesses in the UK From How2Exit's Interview With John Andrews - London Attorney. Ron Concept 1: Conduct Due Diligence Conducting due diligence on UK businesses is an important step in the process of buying or selling a business.

Business

Growth Business

MAY 13, 2024

By Alexis Sikorsky on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success The journey of entrepreneurship is often compared to navigating a ship through uncharted waters. The earlier you start to prepare your business with a private equity exit in mind, the better chance you have of securing the most profitable deal.

Private Equity

How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2024

b' E198: Unlocking Business Exits with ESOPs: Exit Strong with Employee Ownership with Michael Bannon - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Michael Bannon is an expert in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) with a seasoned background in private equity. rn rn rn ".as rn rn rn ".as rn rn rn ".as rn rn rn ".as

Business

How2Exit

MAY 1, 2023

Ron Concept 1: Own Small Businesses Owning a small business can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. For many people, the dream of owning a business is something that they have had since childhood. Through conversations with some of the donors of the program, he began to see the appeal of owning a small business.

Business

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

MAY 25, 2023

Deciding to sell your small business can be a complex journey. While no two business sales will look the same, any business owner can benefit from these practical steps to help find the right buyer and secure the best deal possible. If you’re considering an exit, consider the following five tips for selling a small business.

Business

How2Exit

JANUARY 21, 2024

b' E180: Mark McRae: From Casino Boss to Deal Maker: Lessons in Business and Acquisitions - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Mark McRae is a seasoned entrepreneur and advisor with over 30 years of experience in the business world. Mark's expertise also extends to derivative trading, marketing, and publishing.

Business

How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2023

This inspired him to start looking at how he could use the same strategies to acquire businesses. He realized that if he could buy enough companies, he could exit several of them a year and receive a large amount of profit in one go. With 12 million baby boomers aging out of their businesses, there are thousands of deals available.

M&A

How2Exit

MARCH 17, 2023

11 Things You and I Can Learn About Business and Exit Events From Our Interview With Nate Lind - Successful Serial Entrepreneur and Broker. After a failed acquisition attempt, Nate decided to launch his own business in the evergreen and scalable supplement and vitamin industry.

Broker

Growth Business

JULY 17, 2024

Angel investors A business angel is someone who quite often has a background in business or finance, and has funds to invest in businesses. In Northern Ireland try NI Business Info for funding information and in Scotland Scottish Enterprise. In England a good starting point is your local regional development organisation.

Funds

Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 7, 2023

In the ever-changing business world, timing is everything, especially when considering the best time to sell your business. In 2023, many business owners may find themselves pondering this very question. The current market conditions and economic landscape have created a fertile environment for business sales.

Business

Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 8, 2022

One of the first questions a seller often asks is, “What documents are needed to sell a business?”. We’ve split the required documents as follows: A checklist of the legal documents needed to sell a business. A checklist of the financial documents needed to sell a business. Legal Documents Needed to Sell a Business.

Business

How2Exit

APRIL 29, 2024

b' E207: M&A Masterclass: Building and Exiting Businesses in Health & Beauty with Tina Bradley - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Tina Bradley is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in various business ventures, starting from her entrepreneurial journey at the age of nine.

M&A

How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Ron rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. He is known for his expertise in helping buyers and sellers navigate the complex process of buying and selling businesses.

Business

Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Selling a business is a significant decision that demands careful consideration and meticulous planning. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur looking to move on to new ventures or a small business owner seeking retirement, selling a business can be daunting and filled with complexities.

Broker

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

MAY 18, 2023

As an e-commerce business owner, you have likely noticed things run differently than in a traditional, brick-and-mortar organization. Lower overhead costs often mean increased profits, which the e-commerce sector has demonstrated with its substantial growth in recent years.

Business