10 Ways to Make Your Business More Valuable – Part 2 In case you missed it or have landed here, please see: https://meritinvestmentbank.com/business-valuation/10-ways-to-make-your-business-more-valuable/ If you are considering selling your company at some point in the...
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10 ways to make your business more valuable – Part 1
Business Valuation, Exit Planning, Valuation, M&A, Sell-side, Strategic Advisory
10 Ways to Make Your Business More Valuable If you are considering selling your company in the future, you are likely wondering how much your company may be worth and what makes a business attractive to potential buyers. To help you understand those dynamics, my...
8 Things you NEED to do before you sell your Business
Sell-side, Owner Considerations, M&A Education & Market, Corporate Divestitures, Strategic Advisory, Exit Planning, Restructuring & Special Situations, Value Creation
While we are surprised by the potential "deal killers" every time we execute the sale of a business, there are a few things that remain constant. Our job as Investment Bankers is to maximize your value in the market by finding the right fit between you and a buyer....
Take Share to Regain Value
Value Creation, M&A, Sell-side, Owner Considerations, Exit Planning
Take Share to Regain Value The problem facing many businesses and owners is how to regain revenues and earnings in 2021 after a COVID-19 affected 2020. Those that figure this out will 'take share' (market share) and create significant value. After nearly a year...
Business as “Unusual” – 5 Things To Survive the Next Quarter
M&A, Owner Considerations, Growth Capital, Exit Planning, Restructuring & Special Situations, Value Creation, Industry Insights, Managing Risk
1. Retention is the new growth. In a shrinking revenue environment, smart companies must ensure they keep their existing customers happy. Objectively, many companies do not have the time (or cash) to pursue new business which is a riskier pursuit than keeping your...
Should I Sell My Business Now, Or Hold Off A Few Years?
Sell-side, Owner Considerations, Strategic Advisory, Exit Planning, Restructuring & Special Situations, Value Creation, M&A
Many business owners struggle with whether to sell their business or hold on a bit longer. Their trepidation is rooted in their uncertainty over which option yields the most rewarding outcome. We often see this level of doubt creep in with business owners who have a...
Hiring an Investment Bank That Specializes in M&A Improves Seller Outcomes, Here’s Why
Sell-side, Owner Considerations, M&A Education & Market, Exit Planning, Education, M&A
Selling your company is a major life decision. Not only do you want to get the highest return possible, you want to ensure that the legacy you’ve built lives on after you sell. But many CEOs choose to navigate the sales process themselves rather than choosing help...
The M&A Trifecta: The Key Pieces You Must Have in Place To Sell Your Business
Education, M&A, Sell-side, M&A Education & Market, Exit Planning, Value Creation
The sell-side M&A process has many layers that require different tactical approaches depending on your business’s unique circumstances. In some ways, no two sales processes are exactly the same. The playing field is a little different with every transaction, so a...
What Is My Company Really Worth?
M&A Education & Market, Business Valuation, Owner Considerations, Education, Exit Planning, M&A, Sell-side
Many businesses rely on simple techniques to estimate the value of their company. Business valuation firms use slightly more sophisticated methods such as discounted cash flow model, public market comparisons and other asset value methods. The numbers these methods...
What Should I Do to Prep?
M&A, Sell-side, Strategic Advisory, Value Creation, M&A Education & Market, Business Valuation, Owner Considerations, Managing Risk, Education, Exit Planning
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Choosing a Deal Team
Restructuring & Special Situations, Education, Buy-side, M&A, Sell-side, Exit Planning, Cross-Border M&A, Owner Considerations
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The Process
Education, M&A, Sell-side, Exit Planning, M&A Education & Market, Owner Considerations
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