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Exit Planning Through an Investment Banker’s Lens

Focus Investment Banking

Know the timeline After a sale, buyers often expect you to stay on for one to two years as an employee or consultant. This target is negotiated and agreed upon, and the investment banking advisor will play a large role here. These are called addbacks, and are extremely important to valuation.

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Key Financial Metrics Buyers Look for Before Acquiring a Business

Lake Country Advisors

Incomplete records, inconsistent tracking, or vague reporting can stall negotiations before they even begin. They help buyers decide how much your business is worth: Numbers directly influence business valuation. A strong financial story can increase your business valuation and asking price or defend it during negotiations.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling a Middle-Market Business

Lake Country Advisors

Owners in the manufacturing, construction, and technology industries often want to secure the highest possible valuation while maintaining a smooth, confidential process. This often necessitates more comprehensive preparation and advanced business valuation services to gauge the true worth of your company.

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How to Structure a Business Sale: Asset vs. Stock Transactions Explained

Lake Country Advisors

Sellers should prepare for a more rigorous negotiation process. From business valuation and buyer matchmaking to tax-efficient planning and entity transfer strategies, our experienced team of business brokers works alongside legal and financial experts to ensure no detail is overlooked.

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Guide to Buying into a Business as a Partner

Lake Country Advisors

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. Negotiating Partnership Terms Negotiating partnership terms is a critical step that prevents future misunderstandings. Ready to Take the Next Step?

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We had a few early contractors who never signed IP assignment agreements. How big of an issue is that during due diligence, and what can we do now to fix it?

iMerge Advisors

But make no mistake: this is a diligence item that can materially impact deal certainty and valuation. If youre unable to locate a contractor or they refuse to sign, document your efforts and consult legal counsel on next steps. The earlier you address this, the more leverage youll have when it matters mostat the negotiating table.

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How to Sell an IT Business: Everything You Need to Know in Five Minutes

Sun Acquisitions

By selling your IT orMSPbusiness now, its possible to take advantage of these broader macro trends which in turn can significantly enhance your valuation. Step Two: Find Your Valuation Heres the reality: Valuation isnt an exact science. Lets look at some of the factors that influence valuation.

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