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How to Sell a Business in 5 Simple Steps: A Guide for SMBs
In all honesty, there’s nothing simple about selling a business, whether it's a family company, an SME, startup, or big enterprise. The road to a successful sale is often rocky, with plenty of detours and wrong turns along the way. There might be a missing bridge or...
Takeaways from Axial’s Recent ‘Dead Deals’ Analysis
Those of us who negotiate M&A transactions for, and with, small- to mid-sized businesses know a few hallmarks of the process: For any company, there is a limited universe of buyers. Each buyer's interest is unique, so average valuations are not reliable indicators...
Who We Helped in 2022
At the start of every year, we at Oaklyn Consulting like to look back at the past 12 months to reflect on projects accomplished and lessons learned from our clients. Building on our achievements from 2021, Oaklyn Consulting worked with 34 organizations in 2022 on...
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South Florida Business Journal: Nashville Company With Miami Office Bought by Global Market Research Firm
The South Florida Business Journal shared about the recent acquisition of Nashville’s 20|20 Research by New Jersey market research company Schlesinger Group. Oaklyn Consulting assisted 20|20 Research throughout the transaction process. Read the article in South...
Nashville Post: Oaklyn Assists in Acquisition of Nashville’s 20|20 Research
We provided investment banking services to Nashville’s 20|20 Research related to their recent acquisition by New Jersey market research company Schlesinger Group. Read the article in the Nashville Post. Read the article in PDF.LOCAL MARKETING FIRM SELLS TO NEW JERSEY...
Nashville Business Journal: Nashville Company Bought by Global Market Research Firm
Thanks to the Nashville Business Journal for sharing the news of 20|20 Research’s recent acquisition by New Jersey market research company Schlesinger Group. We were proud to assist 20|20 with the transaction. Read the article in the Nashville Business Journal. Read...
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Why Some Company Owners are Returning to Outside Employment
Some business owners may find themselves wanting to revert. If so, what steps come next in order to sell the company off? Thanks to The American Genius for having me! Read the article in PDF.It’s good to be the boss. Or is it? Despite the freedom that leading a...
Family First: Transferring Your Business to the Next Generation
I enjoyed sharing my thoughts on transferring a business to the next generation with Modern Contractor Solutions Magazine. Read the article in PDF.Anyone who has founded a construction business knows that success is often a slow climb, involving years of...
5 Steps to Transfer a Construction Business to a Family Member
Succession planning can be complicated, but these tips will smooth the process. Thank you for having me, Construction Dive! Read the article in PDF.Building a successful construction business isn’t an overnight process. It takes years to build relationships and...
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