Category: Process

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Understanding Key Pieces of the Broker NDA

Selling a business comes with meaningful confidentiality concerns: until the purchase agreement is finalized, most owners want...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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:...

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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...

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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...

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