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Can a Nonprofit be Acquired by a Corporation?
Can nonprofits be acquired by corporations? Is it a good idea for for-profit businesses to acquire nonprofits? Learn everything you need to know.
Venturing into Capital: Understanding Small Business Private Equity
Explore small business private equity and all of its alternatives to reach new heights for capital in your company.
How to Merge Nonprofits: Acquisition, Stakeholders, Post-merger Integration, and More
Merging nonprofits is not as hard as it sounds. Just make sure goals are aligned, assets are well assessed, and that you have the right advisors by your side.
Deals
AAC Utility Partners Acquired by E Source
Oaklyn Consulting is pleased to announce that South Carolina-based utility consulting company AAC Utility Partners has been acquired by E Source, a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners. Oaklyn Consulting acted as financial advisor to the owners of AAC Utility...
Optii Solutions Acquired by MCR
CHATTANOOGA, Dec. 8, 2021 – Oaklyn Consulting is pleased to announce that Austin, Texas-based software provider Optii Solutions has been acquired by hotel owner-operator MCR. Oaklyn advised Optii throughout the transaction. Optii’s real-time, cloud-based hotel...
SuperFan, Inc. Acquired by PrestoSports
Oaklyn Consulting is pleased to announce the sale of its client SuperFan Inc. to PrestoSports, a portfolio company of Battery Ventures. Oaklyn advised SuperFan on the merger/acquisition strategy that culminated in this transaction. SuperFan Inc., based in Louisville,...
Features
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...
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 are inherent risks as well. Having years of personal history with one’s co-workers can sometimes lead to non-work disputes...
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 arise. Thanks to The American Genius for having me! Read the article in PDF.Anyone who’s managed a business with other family members...
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Help Me With Selling a Business
Ask Us Anything Dear Oaklyn Consulting, I have a friend who is selling their existing business, and they want more than any buyer is willing to pay. Should they take the best terms they can get, regardless of their “valuation,” and ride off into the sunset or wait...
Help Me With My Seasonal Business
Ask Us Anything Dear Oaklyn Consulting, I operate a seasonal business that relies heavily on tourism and favorable weather conditions. When the weather cooperates, our company is exceptionally profitable. However, the weather hasn't been on our side for the past two...
Help With My Family Business
Ask Us Anything Dear Oaklyn Consulting, I've been running our family's small business and have been for the last 5 years. While we are an established brand who has been successful in business for over 20 years, this year is hard. Sales aren’t growing as projected....













































