A Primer on Preliminary Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions
Conducting due diligence properly is the difference between a successful acquisition and a waste of time and resources Not every potential target […]
The First Formal Step: Understanding the Importance of a Letter of Intent in Business Acquisition
Once you’ve completed your preliminary due diligence, you’re ready (hopefully) to make a formal approach. This is usually done by sending a […]
Behind the Scenes: How Brokers Facilitate the Acquisition Process
Contacting a business broker is a routine part of acquisitions. Most businesses that put themselves up for sale enlist a broker, and […]
Navigating the Market: Effective Techniques for Finding Acquisition Targets
Once you have a good idea of the type of business you’re looking for, you’re good to go, right? Not quite. You […]
Identifying Your Perfect Match: How to Choose the Right Industry for Acquisition
Not all industries are equal in the eye of the acquirer It’s easy to overlook the importance of industry when you see […]
Unearthing Potential: The Art of Identifying Underperforming Businesses for Acquisition
Imagine this addition to your portfolio. A business with clear growth potential, a well-established management structure, solid cash reserves, reliable demand, and […]
The Strategic Logic Behind Various Types of Acquisitions
Before you search for a company to acquire, you must address why and how the acquisition will benefit you – and any […]
What is a Conglomerate Acquisition, and When Is It Useful?
Conglomerate acquisitions differ from vertical or horizontal acquisitions in one key way – the two companies have no natural connection. They operate […]
Introduction to Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA)
The path to entrepreneurship is often synonymous with innovation, risk-taking, and starting something from the ground up. Far-sighted modern entrepreneurs are questioning […]
A New Route to Business Ownership: How Acquisition Differs from Traditional Entrepreneurship
There is no easy path to owning, running, and exiting a business. Seeing your efforts pay the kind of dividends that set […]
Do I Need a Lawyer to Buy a Business?
You don’t have to be a tech whiz or have a golden idea for a startup to reap the rewards of owning […]
How to Buy Out a Business Partner
If you own your business with someone else, and the company isn’t incorporated or a limited liability company, it qualifies as a […]
