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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…
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…
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…
Monty Bruell Interview with Business Radio X
Our Monty Bruell sat down with Business Radio X to discuss succession planning in minority and women-owned businesses. Listen on Spotify or…
Succession Planning for Minority and Female Business Owners
For the founders of minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs), succession planning takes on a deeper significance. Our Monty…
Oaklyn’s Leah Williams Featured in Business Insider; She Shares 5 Strategies for Crafting Memorable Pitch Decks
We were proud to see our own Leah Williams recently spotlighted in Business Insider! Leah joined Oaklyn in June 2021 as an investor…
Oaklyn Consulting Congratulates Brakequip on Acquisition by AGS Automotive Solutions
Oaklyn Consulting congratulates Brakequip, LLC, a Tennessee-based manufacturer of DIY systems for tubes and hoses, on its acquisition by…
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…
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…
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…
The Importance of Legacy for MWBEs
Our Monty Bruell shared his thoughts on the importance of a succession plan with Minority Business Entrepreneur Magazine. Read the article…
CFO: 3 Roles CFOs Must Learn to Be an M&A Player
Understand the areas where CFOs can make a meaningful contribution and where they should step back. I enjoyed sharing my thoughts with CFO.…