The private equity industry is shaping up to be a remarkable year for deal-making in the United States, and data from Q1 and Q2 points that these figures will continue to sustain through the end of the year and beyond. According to PitchBook, private equity deals in the U.S. through Q3 have broken 2019’s annual record […]
As a successful business owner, you know how important asset protection is. However, many business owners look past an important question when protecting their assets: “Why am I doing this?” A cursory glance at that question might make an owner say, “Because I’ve worked hard to create what I’ve got.” But that raises another question: […]
Business planning often revolves around the idea of “What’s in it for me?” Business owners usually want the kinds of planning that let them run, grow, and eventually leave their business on their terms. But rare is the business that can run, grow, and allow its owner to leave on their terms without support from […]
The time and energy necessary to prepare a business for a potential transaction can be exhaustive. It’s no wonder when a business owner finally executes a letter of intent (“LOI”), he may feel like the hardest work is in the rearview mirror. Trust us, ‘phew, we are good now’ is a bit premature! While preparing […]
No matter how you define business success, one thing is constant: When everyone is rowing in the same direction, it’s much easier to reach the destination. As you grow your business, you’ll likely find that the stronger your internal people and processes are, the more options you have to achieve success. Today, we’ll examine some […]
Owning a successful business is a constant exercise in planning. Many successful business owners have already committed to personal financial planning, including investing and providing financial security for themselves and their families. However, fewer business owners have created a business continuity plan. A business continuity plan includes strategies and action items regarding what happens to […]
As your successful business grows larger and matures, you should always be on the lookout for forces that can diminish its value. New companies and competitors constantly aim at the top dog by identifying and exploiting weaknesses. To mitigate this constant threat, you should do two things. Identify what makes your company valuable. Protect those […]
The first half of 2021 saw M&A activity rebound quickly. Deals previously put on hold were resurrected and buyers aggressively sought new deals. Sellers seemed to rush to market to take advantage of the market conditions and perhaps get ahead of the proposed tax increases. In the first quarter alone, more than (8,700) deals worth […]
One of the most important skill sets that successful business owners have is the ability to be ready for just about anything. The key to doing this is being agile. Let’s look at what an agile framework looks like, why it matters, and the differences between waiting for perfection and being agile in your business planning. The […]
Retaining your company’s key employees is one of the most important steps toward your business’ success. Key employees can reduce your workload, noticeably improve company performance and operations, and act as the backbone of a successful business sale in the future. So, how can you keep these employees on board and engaged as you work […]
