The value of your firm is influenced by the comparables for recently sold firms like yours. In this episode, Frank Williamson, Founder & CEO at Oaklyn Consulting, shares details about comps, valuation, and the benefits of an investment banker. Listen to the full...
Exiting your business is a multi-step process that requires strategic planning and the right team at the right time. This session breaks down the timeline of an exit, from assessing your firm’s worth and preparing marketing materials to managing buyer interest and...
Read the article in The Middle Market. Bringing an M&A deal across the finish line can be a long and perilous road. No matter how certain a transaction might initially seem, there’s always the possibility that one party can abruptly change its plans and drop out —...
Read the article in The American Genius. There are many hurdles that can arrive when you are trying to sell your business – here are some tips to meet yours and your buyer’s needs. Having a profitable business is no guarantee that you’ll one day be able to easily sell...
Read the article in CFO. Spotting signs of trouble early is critical for CFOs to prevent a deal from derailing. Not every CFO will experience M&A firsthand during their career. But those who do typically find that their existing skillset makes them a crucial asset...
Read the article in CFO. Any company that intends to grow past a certain point eventually reaches the familiar milestone of pitching to private capital sources in hopes of securing additional funding. Those businesses that tend to be most successful are the ones that...