by Portage M&A Advisory | Feb 23, 2021 | Blog
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 or even increased, at least for COVID-proof organizations. So how are deals getting done in this economy?...
by Portage M&A Advisory | Feb 3, 2021 | Blog
One year ago, buyers were looking for talent. Every company we talked to was up against the same problem – there was so much opportunity to be had, but none of the employees to make it happen. It’s amazing how much can change in year. Business buyers today...
by Portage M&A Advisory | Jan 20, 2021 | Blog
When it’s time to sell your business, you may have multiple buyers to choose from. You could receive offers from strategic, financial, and individual buyers. As you start thinking about selling your business, think about what’s most important to you in a...
by Portage M&A Advisory | Jan 8, 2021 | Blog
As we continue to take companies to market during COVID, we’re asking new questions about business response plans and resilience. It’s been interesting to see the different attitudes and approaches. The business owners who are burned out are very much...
by Portage M&A Advisory | Dec 18, 2020 | Blog
The M&A market does not usually respond well to times of uncertainty, such as election years. But in Q3 2020, in a time of uncertainty on top of uncertainty, we are seeing record buyer interest. The issue is largely one of supply and demand. Business owners,...
by Portage M&A Advisory | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog
When selling your business, you can expect to hit a couple of snags before the deal is complete. But proper planning can help you avoid the most common “deal killers” like these: Deal Killer 1: Time We have a saying in the M&A industry: “Time...
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