If you’re a middle-market business owner, chances are you’ve considered partnering with a private equity investor. If selected carefully, private equity firms and investors can provide profitability and new value to a company that may not have been able to prosper without it. However, business owners must consider their long-term goals and what they hope […]
Successful business owners do a lot of things well, and they make it look easy. This is often a sign of well-running processes and years of discipline. However, it can also be a trap for successful business owners who intend to pass their businesses onto their children or business insiders. While you may love the […]
The S&P 500 Index has declined 24% since its peak in January, indicating that a bear market and a potential recession are upon us. While recognizing the economic factors influencing the downturn, it’s also essential to understand the physiological factors contributing to the instability, and what sellers can do to still reach their selling goals. […]
An important aspect of growing a successful business Is creating transferable value. Transferable value is what your business is worth to someone else without you at the helm. Whether you plan to retire or die at your desk, transferable value is what increases business value. To create transferable value, you’ll need to install several Value Drivers. […]
At their core, successful business owners like you are builders. Whether you founded your business, or purchased one and took it to new heights, doing it yourself runs through your veins. Why, then, would you need professional help to plan for a successful business future? We could go on and on about all the reasons […]
Building a business is challenging enough as it is. With the right Advisor Team, you can focus on business challenges while your advisors create strategies that help you compound your success in the future. But how do you build an Advisor Team that works for you instead of against each other? Consider the story of […]
A slowdown of M&A deals since February may be causing a pause for sellers and buyers alike. Contributing factors such as rising interest rates and the possibility of a recession looming are creating instability in the market. But is the slowdown truly a cause for concern just yet? Many M&A leaders are saying there is […]
Running a successful business requires incredible amounts of effort, ingenuity, and capital. And when it comes to planning for the business’ future—both with and without the owner—many business owners ask, “What will this cost me?” Let’s look at the difference between the price of planning, and the costs of shooting from the hip. Understanding the […]
Emery Ellinger was recently interviewed for an article, “Investors Continue to Target HVAC, Plumbing Firms,” published by Business Observer. The article discusses the interest investors have taken in the home services industry, recognizing the value of consolidating multiple firms and creating a diverse portfolio under one corporate entity. “Here’s what private equity really likes — […]
Successful business owners are proud people—and with good reason. Their businesses are the heartbeat of the economy, and have immense effects on the lives of people inside and outside the business. With so much riding on the business’ success, it’s only natural for business owners to feel the temptation to withhold certain pieces of business […]
