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Retirement: Ready or Not?

In the latest episode of The Selling Successfully Podcast, Portage Founder and Partner Jim Friesen was joined by Portage Partner and Head of Valuations, Ryan

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The M&A Lawyer Leverage

In the latest episode of The Selling Successfully Podcast, Portage Founder and Partner Jim Friesen and Kevin Fernandes, Partner at KMB Law, discussed the critical

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Structuring an M&A Deal

Orchestrating an M&A deal involves several key steps, including valuation, documentation, buyer identification, negotiation, and due diligence. Here is a general outline of how to

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Why You Need An M&A Lawyer

When selling your business, the M&A lawyer plays a crucial role throughout the negotiation and transaction process. They help you understand the complexities involved in

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Business Values Up In 2021

Business values increased in 2021 despite ongoing challenges from the pandemic, talent shortages, and supply chain disruption. Deal activity continued at an intense pace, with

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How To Find An Exit Coach

As you start thinking about selling your business, it is important to engage with someone who can coach you. There’s a lot of value you can create over the

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Financing M&A In A Pandemic

The year 2020 was anything other than ordinary and customary. Deal volume was down, like in most recessions. But unlike other recessions, valuations held strong

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Discover Portage

Finding the right advisor when selling a business is paramount. Knowing their capabilities is the first step. When we originally began our journey, we put

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