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How to Spot Warning Signs that a Deal Is in Danger
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…
What to Do When It’s Hard to Sell Your Business (Niche or Not)
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…
3 Signs an M&A Deal Is in Trouble
Read the article in CFO.Spotting signs of trouble early is critical for CFOs to prevent a deal from derailing. Not every CFO will…
4 Tips for Pitching Investors in Today’s Economy
Read the article in CFO.Any company that intends to grow past a certain point eventually reaches the familiar milestone of pitching to…
Resolving Conflicts in a Family Business
Read the article in Small Business Current.When family members run a business together, the experience often draws them closer, but there…
How To Work Through Conflicts In a Family Business
Creating a family business comes with a lot of positives, as well as a lot of challenges. Here’s how to handle those conflicts as they…
Monty Bruell Interview with Business Radio X
Our Monty Bruell sat down with Business Radio X to discuss succession planning in minority and women-owned businesses. Listen on Spotify or…
Succession Planning for Minority and Female Business Owners
For the founders of minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs), succession planning takes on a deeper significance. Our Monty…
Oaklyn’s Leah Williams Featured in Business Insider; She Shares 5 Strategies for Crafting Memorable Pitch Decks
We were proud to see our own Leah Williams recently spotlighted in Business Insider! Leah joined Oaklyn in June 2021 as an investor…
The Network Journal: Why Succession Planning Is A Must For Black-Owned Businesses
At a time when Black communities tend to be underserved by the traditional mergers and acquisitions consultant structure, engaging an…
CFO: 1st Time M&A: 3 Challenges CFOs Will Face
A CFO can go through an entire career without doing a deal, but when your company puts it on the table, you must be ready. Read my piece…
Chattanooga Times Free Press: Why Some Small Business Owners are Going Back to Work
The freedom to shape one’s own destiny is what attracts many to entrepreneurship. But over time, the stresses of the job can make CEOs want…