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...
The Small Business Search World Needs More Operators
The Operator Gap Experienced small business (SMB) owners understand the importance of having a strong team in...
How to Work with Business Brokers
In our February 2023 Private Market Insights conversation, Sarah Goodman – President and Co-Founder at Eminence M&A...
Small Business Acquisition Revolution – The Great Retirement
According to a study by Bankrate from October 2022, more than half of small business owners in...
Our Perspective on the 2023 SIG Self-Funded Search Survey
Introduction Search Investment Group (SIG) recently published a study on Self-Funded Searchers, sharing information and insights on...
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...
Fed Rate Hikes and SBA Loans for Small Business M&A
In our November 2022 episode of Private Market Insights, we covered the impact of the FED rate...
How to Break into Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
Buying a business in the small business M&A space is a process that involves a lot of...