Friend of the firm, attorney Gabriela N. Smith, has published a guide to selecting legal representation for a business sale. How To Select a Law Firm for Your Next Deal | Small Business Law Oftentimes, clients are lured by fancy offices of large national and international law firms. These large law firms usually represent very […]
During nearly four decades of providing merger and acquisition advisory activity, two questions are frequently asked by owners of companies. First, what is the current market-based valuation of my company? Second, should I decide to sell, how long will the process take? The answers are the following: (1) Valuations should be determined by professional advisors […]
Key quote: “Having an experienced professional in your corner will ease the stress and help you feel more confident with the process.” From Forbes.com How To Sell Your Business Using A Thoughtfully Planned Exit Strategy Written by Melissa Houston Are you a business owner who wonders what you will do with your business when you […]
I enjoyed sitting down with Rob Schulz, Owner of Schulz Wealth, for his P&L (Priorities and Lifestyle) Podcast. Titled “Becoming Comfortable with Selling”, we covered a lot of ground, including what a business owner can do to increase the value of their business, how to prepare a company for sale and some of the emotional […]
Answering the Bell For years many of you have been in a prize fight as a business owner. You’ve gotten out of your corner of the ring even when you didn’t feel like doing so. You’ve answered the bell and taken punches from all sides — bureaucratic regulators, irate employees, shoddy competitors. You’ve landed some […]
To whom is interested, I am pleased to announce the sale of ANZEA Textiles recently, that was brokered by Kasper & Associates. I had known Ed Kasper since 1985 when I was looking for a small acquisition. We spent some time together during that period getting to know each other. ANZEA was formed in 1990 […]
Yes, negotiating a transaction can be painful and time-consuming. Especially if you try to go it alone like the author and her brother appear to have done. Her story is an excellent endorsement for having a professional M&A advisor involved to oversee the process, assist with negotiations, advise about potential deal structures and take care […]
Written by John Carvalho in Divestopedia 3 Simple Ways to Start an Exit Plan in 2021 The new year always brings about a sense of a new beginning and planning for the future. Starting a new diet, hitting the gym or saving more money are all common New Year’s resolutions. Oftentimes committing to a small […]
While this article overstates the length of time it takes to prepare a business for a sale, the description of the burden of ownership is accurate, especially following a challenging year. “Yet even in good times owning a business can be a burden. It could be that the money gets really tight — with personally […]
Our friends at Boyne Capital in Miami published the following white paper outlining important aspects for business owners to consider when selecting an attorney in a business sale transaction. K&A has worked with a wide variety of legal counsel over the years and wholeheartedly agree with the need for a competent and experienced attorney to […]