Escaping M&A “Deal Killers”
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 kills all deals.” The longer it takes to complete negotiations […]
Plan a 2021 Comeback with an Acquisition
Business owners tend to think about selling when things aren’t as much fun as they used to be. Running a business in the COVID era is anything but fun, and owners are being particularly responsive to acquisition inquiries right now. Proactive acquisition searches When growing through acquisition, buyers can take two approaches: reactive or proactive. […]
Lopsided Market Drives M&A Values in Pandemic
With all the upheaval in the world right now, you’d expect M&A deal value to take a dip. But recent market analysis shows that’s anything but the case. According to GF Data, companies with an enterprise value of $10 million to $25 million sold at an average multiple of 5.9 in the first two quarters, […]
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 a lot of thought into the brand. We wanted a name that would reflect the fundamental service we provide – helping clients get from point A to B. This includes […]
