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Banking

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 28, 2024

Are you the owner of a Professional Services firm? In the event of a sale, would it be you who is receiving liquidity—or are you the one providing it? The post Ownership Transfer Issues in the Sale of Professional Services Firms appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. If so, congratulations.

Professional Services

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 22, 2024

If you’re considering the sale of your consulting or professional services business, you should understand that buyers will be examining your Gross Margin as an indicator of the value of your firm. Professional services companies make money by billing out their experts and consultants at rates higher than the employee cost.

Professional Services

The TRADE

JANUARY 2, 2024

Chris Jenkins, managing director and global head of sales, professional services and support at LSEG TORA has announced his departure following almost two decades with the business. The post LSEG TORA global head of sales departs appeared first on The TRADE. Before that, he was co-head of Asia Pacific at FIX Protocol.

Sale

Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Negotiating the sale of a manufacturing business can be highly stressful, but it is possible to get through it with minimal stress when armed with the right tips and strategies. To help ensure a better outcome for all parties involved, here are some top tips for negotiating the sale of a manufacturing business.

Negotiation

Razorpay

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

What if we could seamlessly jump from engagement to sales on WhatsApp? But such a leap would also need an embedded solution enabling customers to make seamless payments for products and services directly from WhatsApp. So be where your audience is, and turn all your customer chat into sales! Register Here

Business

How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

With over 20 years of experience as a racehorse veterinarian, she understands the challenges and opportunities that come with running a professional service practice. Dawn helps service professionals and businesses plan their exit strategies and navigate the complexities of mergers and acquisitions.

Professional Services

How2Exit

MAY 19, 2025

E280: From Yoga Studio to EBITDA Truths: The Hidden Financial Traps in Small Business Exits - Watch Here About the Guest: Rosco Graves is the founder of Polaxis Professional Services and a former Deloitte advisor. Sellers Often Sabotage Trust – If you’ve lied to the IRS, why would a buyer trust you? The core message?

Business

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 29, 2023

SkyQuest projects that the service robotics market will attain a USD 66.83 According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the sales of professional service robots witnessed a remarkable growth rate of approximately 37% in 2021. SkyQuest projects that the service robotics market will attain a USD 66.83

Professional Services

The TRADE

AUGUST 25, 2023

Pictet Asset Management has appointed Jade Beckmann as an equity trader, The TRADE can reveal Beckmann joins Pictet Asset Management from Bloomberg, where she most recently served as a professional services sales account manager. Prior to that, she held the role of financial products equity specialist at the firm.

Asset Management

The TRADE

JANUARY 8, 2024

Previously, he served as global head of institutional sales at TP ICAP, and before that worked as head of sales EMEA and Asia Pacific at BGC Partners for two years. Prior to joining Jefferies, he spent just under a decade at Morgan Stanley as an executive director covering US equity sales in London and Scandinavia.

Asset Management

Growth Business

JULY 24, 2024

When I think back to my career and the progress that I made as I rose through the ranks in my career in professional services, I was frequently asked, ‘What is your area of expertise, where will you specialise?’ ’ This is a common phrase that I hear with clients that I now work with as an executive coach.

IT

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 3, 2024

Christian is the CEO and founder of BC forward , one of the largest Black-owned professional services and workforce management solutions firms in the United States. in its Sale to Vienna Parent Corporation, an affiliate company of BCforward appeared first on FOCUS.

Investment Banking

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 1, 2024

was selected for four awards: the sale of Environmental Restoration to the Environmental Restoration Employee Stock Ownership Plan for the Industrials Deal of the Year and the Corporate Strategic Deal of the Year; the sale of ITR Economics to Crowe LLP for the Professional Services Deal of the Year and the M&A Deal of the Year.

M&A

Software Equity Group

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In a business selling a material product, your volume of sales requires you to increase the amount you spend on materials to produce said product. How to Find Costs of Goods Sold Expenses to include in COGS are those directly attributable to the delivery of the goods sold by a company or the services provided.

Profitability

Razorpay

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

2500 10% 10% 194F Payment of repurchase of unit by UTI (Unit Trust of India) or any mutual fund No Limit 20% 20% 194G Payments or commission on sale of lottery tickets Rs. 50,000 (per month) 5% NA 194IC Payment that are made under Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to Individual/HUF No Limit 10% 10% 194J Fees paid for professional services Rs.

Insurance

How2Exit

OCTOBER 23, 2023

rn Visit [link] rn _ rn About The Guest(s): Patrick Dichter is the owner of Appletree Business Services, a small business accounting firm that specializes in bookkeeping and tax services for service-based businesses and professional services. Patrick has a background in sales and marketing and holds an MBA.

Accountant

The TRADE

AUGUST 28, 2023

Will Irwin was appointed director of FX institutional sales at Lloyds Bank North America, following his departure from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) where he had been serving in a similar role. Beckmann joined Pictet Asset Management from Bloomberg, where she most recently served as a professional services sales account manager.

Asset Management

Growth Business

AUGUST 10, 2023

Best for: HR, marketing, media and production, IT, sales and remote work. Best for: Marketing, sales, operations and product teams. Best for: Marketing, creative, project management, product development, business operations and professional services. The price decreases according to the number of users.

Management

Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Working within the tire and service industry, I’m often asked the steps companies can take to prepare a business for sale and attract investors. This is the second in a series of articles that answers the most common questions I am asked by tire and service business owners. What are the costs involved in selling my business?

Business

Solganick & Co.

AUGUST 25, 2024

Professional services and other revenues contributed $0.60 Salesforce acquired Spiff and added it to Sales Cloud. Subscription and support revenues reached $8.01 billion, up by 12% Y/Y. billion, showing a 3% Y/Y increase. For more information or to inquire about an M&A opportunity, please contact us.

Consulting

Razorpay

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

An Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) system offers a modern handling of sales, inventory, and payments. What is EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) System? Touchscreen Terminals: Provide a user-friendly interface for seamless sales processing and customer service. Read More About: What is POS System and How Does it Work?

IT

Focus Investment Banking

MAY 22, 2025

And with many firms navigating succession planning, regulatory complexity, and growth constraints, todays market presents a timely opportunity to explore a sale under favourable conditions. Producers with industry specialization, such as agricultural, manufacturing, cyber or professional services.

Broker

RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

It is imperative to maintain confidentiality throughout the sale process and to take measures that will guard against competitors, employees, vendors and customers learning of an impending sale. In general, it can take from 3 to 18 months to complete a business sale, with the most common range of 6 to 12 months.

M&A

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 24, 2024

If you are considering selling the business you have worked hard to build, you want a smooth sale process and an optimal outcome. Sell-side QofE reports have become more common in recent years as sellers better understand its value to the sale process. Net Working Capital.

Business

M&A Leadership Council

APRIL 6, 2023

In our first installment, titled, “ Separation for Success – Divesting for Maximum Value ,” we covered how to master the divestiture process by upgrading your pre-sale planning approach and the importance of playing both “offense and defense” when preparing a business to be divested.

M&A

Solganick & Co.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Buyers continue to seek companies with a strong relationship with their partners, often placing a premium valuation for investment opportunities involving a differentiated service offering and profile. One of them was AWS Premier Partner, Nextira (formally Six Nines IT), in its sale to Accenture.

M&A

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

APRIL 17, 2023

During his time in Corporate America, Jimmy was a certified Project Management Professional and oversaw some of the largest projects in the geospatial industry. In addition, Jimmy worked closely with clients to streamline workflows, boost sales volume through channel development, and increase revenue while reducing operating costs.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Low Capital-Expenditure Requirements Many of the highest growth areas of government contracting — including software and professional services — do not require significant capital investment. For reasons like these, you might find PE investors knocking on your door and trying to convince you to sell.

Private Equity

M&A Leadership Council

AUGUST 30, 2021

Last week in our first installment titled “ Separation for Success – Divesting for Maximum Value ,” we covered how to master the divestiture process by upgrading your pre-sale planning approach and the importance of playing both “offense and defense” in when preparing a business to be divested. Determine the Day-1 operating model.

M&A

Lake Country Advisors

JULY 5, 2022

Various sectors from different industries have experienced consistent growth in 2022, thanks to the professional services of reliable M&A business advisors in Wisconsin.

M&A

Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Working with a team of experienced professionals – investment bankers, accountants, attorneys, financial advisors – can help smooth the road and improve transaction outcomes, but there is still a lot to consider. With that in mind, here are a few things you should think about to reduce your risks in creating a successful sale.

Management

Razorpay

AUGUST 6, 2024

Proforma Invoice: A preliminary bill of sale sent to buyers before the delivery of goods or services. Maintaining Records Invoices provide a detailed account of sales transactions, helping you track your income and manage financial records accurately. Internet Bills: Regular charges for internet service provision.

Accountant

Software Equity Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For software companies, expenses included in COGS are those directly attributed to the delivery of software or services provided, including hosting expenses, costs for third-party software, and personnel costs for DevOps employees, the professional services team, and the customer support team, among others.

Discounted Cash Flow

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 14, 2024

But they have no advantages in training data or sales & marketing , which are critical if they want to develop and sell valuable products to other companies. There’s nothing “wrong” with this business model, but it’s much closer to an agency or professional services company than a traditional enterprise software startup.

Investment

Solganick & Co.

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The transaction was announced on October 25, 2022 and creates the second largest pure-play Google Cloud services firm in North America by both employee count and professional services revenue. Over $20 billion of transaction value has been completed by our transaction professionals.

Mergers

How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2023

However, many of these people find that they haven't built a sellable business and don't know how to professionalize it. By providing professional services, entrepreneurs can help these business owners make their businesses more sellable. This is where investing with skills and experience can help.

M&A