Governance in Small Business Acquisitions: An Essential Guide on Boards for...
Large companies rely on governance systems for effective direction and control. In essence, the Board consists of...
How to Buy a Small Business: What are Reps and Warranties...
Buying a small business involves engaging with legal concepts like Reps and Warranties, which may be unfamiliar...
Crafting an Effective Letter of Intent (LOI) for SMB Acquisition
The Letter of Intent (LOI) is a critical document that lays the foundation for a small business...
Understanding Key Pieces of the Broker NDA
Selling a business comes with meaningful confidentiality concerns: until the purchase agreement is finalized, most owners want...
Unpacking the Confidential Information Memorandum in Business Acquisitions
In the business acquisition process, there are many complex stages that must be approached carefully. One of...
Brokered deals versus Proprietary Search in Small Business M&A
Choosing the Approach for Your Search Deal flow is the foundation of a successful search. Buyers who...
Breaking down Search Strategies: Different ways people invest in small businesses...
Most publications credit Irv Grousbeck with the creation of the search fund model and the beginning of...
Analyzing a Business 101: What to Look for in a Deal...
Over the course of a search, an entrepreneur must become proficient at two different kinds of analysis:...
Small Business Buying Strategy: Operator vs Independent Sponsor
When considering a small business buying strategy, it is important to carefully consider the role you will...
First 100 Days (II): From Private Equity to Acquiring a Tree...
The first days after acquiring a small business are critical and that is why, as part of...