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Former FourBridges Capital Advisors Managing Partner Launches Oaklyn Consulting – A Business Financial Strategy Firm
New firm helps businesses evaluate their financial position to make decisions about funding growth, managing challenges, selling the company and other strategic matters Unique á la carte CFO services for growing or transitioning companies[dmpro_image_hotspot...
Insights
How to Implement Scenario Planning in Your Business
Learn how to implement scenario planningin your business. Bring in multiple perspectives and quantify each to make your organization more robust and efficient.
How to Increase Business Value Before a Sale
Learn how to increas your business’ value to maximize sale profits and attract better buyers and/or partners.
How to Navigate Business Debt and Equity Options
When closely held businesses need capital, they generally have two options — getting a bank loan or seeking out private investors. While a loan isn’t going to be a viable solution for every liquidity need a business has, it can be significantly less expensive in the...
Deals
Oaklyn Consulting Congratulates K-Tec Earthmovers and Ashland Industries on Acquisition of Metalcraft of GA, Inc.
Oaklyn Consulting congratulates K-Tec Earthmovers and Ashland Industries on its acquisition of Metalcraft of GA, Inc. Oaklyn assisted Metalcraft during the negotiation process, resulting in an ongoing role for company founder Dayton Ratzlaff, who will continue to...
Oaklyn Consulting Announces Acquisition of TapCloud by WellSky
Oaklyn Consulting is pleased to announce that Chicago-based virtual patient engagement technology company TapCloud has been acquired by Overland Park, Kansas-based global health and community care technology company WellSky. Oaklyn represented TapCloud in the...
PlumSlice Acquired by Digital Wave Technology
Oaklyn Consulting is pleased to announce that Miami, Florida-based software provider PlumSlice has been acquired by Digital Wave Technology in a management-led buyout. Oaklyn assisted PlumSlice’s board of directors throughout the transaction, helping to evaluate...
Features
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 transaction might initially seem, there’s always the possibility that one party can abruptly change its plans and drop out —...
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 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...
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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Help Me With a Succession Plan
Ask Us Anything Dear Oaklyn Consulting, It’s been a really hard year. I own a business that I’ve been successfully running for the last 15 years. I’ve had some health troubles that have pushed me to a position where my doctors are suggesting that I need to retire...
Help Me With Acquiring a Business
Ask Us Anything Dear Oaklyn Consulting, I am a business owner who has a substantial local presence. I’m considering acquiring a competitor that has a larger presence outside my current market. This move would expand our footprint immediately and give us the...
Help Me Develop a Sellable Asset
Ask Us Anything Dear Oaklyn Consulting, I don’t know if it’s the economy or the time of year, but it feels like every time I turn around, there is another M&A firm calling to see if I am in the market to sell my small business. I know that this is something that I...














































