Our by-the-hour-model allows us act as a counselor, working alongside our clients to help them achieve their objectives. It seems like a little tweak, but the billing model allows us to help in many situations where traditional investment bankers cannot. Here are the...
Nelson Mullins lawyer Rhys Wilson wrote a very good article for Industry Today about how to prepare a business for sale. I liked both the content of his points and the order in which he addressed them: 1. Know your minimum sales price. If you’re considering a business...
My good friend Beezer Clarkson at Sapphire Ventures spots the best articles. This one, by a partner at JME Venture Capital, shows one way for company founders to see their businesses through investors’ eyes. I’ve summarized the article here, so the post is longer than...
As the holiday season arrives, Oaklyn Consulting is 6 months old. The firm was founded on the idea that we could help more business owners considering mergers, acquisitions or fund-raising in a way that “just don’t do it” stayed on the table as an option. We are...
Oaklyn Consulting was honored to sponsor the VentureSouth Summit in Greenville, SC. We took away 4 lessons valuable to both angel investors and business owners at almost any stage of development: Selling a business is just one strategic option for a founder, but it is...
North Carolina’s BIG Council is known for coordinating must-attend events for regional business owners. I (Frank) took part in a BIG-organized event focusing on strategies to build, scale and monetize a high-performance business. I co-led a presentation with...
Understanding Business Valuation: Considerations for Potential Buyers
Acquiring a business can drive growth, but overpaying is risky. Accurate valuation is essential, especially for first-time buyers.
Our guide covers key methods like times-revenue and scenario analysis to provide a complete view of a company's worth and potential risks.
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Four Things to Consider About a Deal Before Price
When selling a business, price isn't always the most important factor. Business sellers often look for buyers who align with their vision and the company's future potential.
This guide contains four critical factors to consider before focusing on price to get the best outcome.
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Negotiating the Best Deal: A Checklist for Business Sellers
Successfully selling a business can be challenging as the process entails careful planning, strategic thinking, and the ability to negotiate effectively to ensure the best deal possible.
Every deal is different, but you can get the best possible outcome by following these five steps.
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How Not To Be A Turkey
Closing a deal can often feel like navigating a Thanksgiving family dinner, where everyone has their own agendas and interests.
Without the right strategy, you risk making costly mistakes. So it's essential to arrive at the table well prepared, with all the skills and tools you'll need to have your greatest chance of success.
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How to Sell a Business in 5 Simple Steps
There’s nothing simple about selling a business. The road to a successful sale is often rocky, with plenty of detours and wrong turns along the way.
Every journey begins with a first step — and with that in mind, we wrote the five steps on how to sell a business.
