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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:[dmpro_image_hotspot _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" theme_builder_area="post_content" alt="hands ripping apart a note...
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...
Deals
Congratulations to ICON Medical Network
We advised Janet Elkin, a healthcare staffing innovator, on her acquisition of ICON Medical Network, a deal announced on March 16. Our role was to be Elkin’s corporate development staff -- managing due diligence and the deal process, building financial projections,...
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...
Features
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 experienced advisor may be your best bet for a smooth transition. Our Monty Bruell offers his expertise in this interview with The...
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 for CFO below. Read the article in PDF.CFOs are a source of accuracy within an organization — essential for providing data related...
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 to graduate to a job with fewer responsibilities. Read my article for Chattanooga Times Free Press below. Read the article in...
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