Lower middle market investment bankers might not normally think of themselves as risk managers or investors. And yet, through their work, they do invest an asset that’s precious to them and valuable to others. That asset is time — their own, and that of their firms....
Every investment banking professional strives to have an active deal pipeline that delivers a surplus of high-quality opportunities. Reaching this level takes time, but can be done by building a solid reputation through consistently excellent work while simultaneously...
Maybe more than anything, an investment banker’s level of success depends on how well-connected they are. Bankers who develop a wide network of referral sources can stay consistently busy on deals that utilize their abilities at their highest level and generate...
For entrepreneurs exploring the business sales process for the first time, the exact role of investment banking in M&A can sometimes seem confusingly unclear. It doesn’t help that professionals who perform similar roles for their clients sometimes have...
Hiring an investment banker isn’t something a person does every day. Statistically, most entrepreneurs sell only one business in their lifetime, often using the proceeds to retire or pursue new opportunities. A business sale is different from selling anything else due...
If you’re a business owner considering the sale of your company, you probably have a lot of questions right now. One big decision you’ll need to make is whether or not to hire an investment banker — but you may not actually know what investment bankers do,...
