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2018 Middle Market Thought Leader of the Year Finalist

2018 Middle Market Thought Leader of the Year Finalist

It is an honor to be a finalist for the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors 2018 Middle Market Thought Leader of the Year Award. I founded Oaklyn Consulting in 2016 to address a problem facing small and middle-market private companies and their professional...

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Seth Faler, Former Unum Executive, Joins Oaklyn Consulting

Seth Faler, Former Unum Executive, Joins Oaklyn Consulting

Seth Faler served as director of corporate development and capital management for Fortune 500 insurance company. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Sept. 9, 2016—Oaklyn Consulting, a business financial strategy firm that launched in August, announced today that Seth Faler has joined...

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3 Signs an M&A Deal Is in Trouble

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 experience M&A firsthand during their career. But those who do typically find that their existing skillset makes them a crucial asset...

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4 Tips for Pitching Investors in Today’s Economy

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 private capital sources in hopes of securing additional funding. Those businesses that tend to be most successful are the ones that...

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Ask Us Anything

Selling and Retirement

Selling and Retirement

Ask Us Anything Dear Oaklyn Consulting, I’m 61 years old and have been working in/running my business for 40 years. I want to retire and I don’t know if I can find a buyer that will pay enough to allow me to retire comfortably on the proceeds. What options should I...

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Is Now The Right Time To Sell My Business?

Is Now The Right Time To Sell My Business?

Ask Us Anything Dear Oaklyn Consulting, For the last five years, I’ve been making 65% to 75% gross profit. I know in the next few years, gross profit is going to shrink because of new competition coming into the market. What advice do you have for me to consider...

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Help Me With a Conflict in My Family Business

Help Me With a Conflict in My Family Business

Ask Us Anything Dear Oaklyn Consulting, Three members of our family business (a father and two sons) are not getting along. The father isn't retiring and wants to control the business, while the sons would like to sell the business. What advice do you have for the...

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