What Does a Recession Mean for M&A in 2023?
The signs are everywhere: layoffs, interest rate hikes, and increased consumer uncertainty. Most experts agree that a recession is looming. But whether the recession comes now, next month, or next year really doesn’t matter. That’s because recessions are an inevitable...
The Key Factors Determining Business Value
Valuation expectations are one of the biggest areas of contention between sellers and buyers. Sellers always want their businesses to be worth more, while buyers are much more inclined to see a company’s shortcomings. Investment banking firms working with sellers...
The Most Common Reasons for Valuation Surprises
It is, for many owners, the nightmare scenario: they think their business is worth millions, only to learn that its actual value is an order of magnitude (or more) smaller. When a person’s life’s work isn’t as valuable as they hoped, it’s easy for them to question...
Starting the Process Takes Advisory
If a business owner is planning to sell their business, they might have dreams of retirement—or of moving on to their next venture. No matter what their dreams are for the future, achieving them begins with getting the right support today. Many owners make the mistake...