What is my company’s brand worth?
When selling a company, business owners try to value different elements of their businesses. This includes assets, cash flows, and business relationships. Together they help to determine an appropriate sale price. In reviewing elements of their businesses that have value, one question that business owners often ask is, “What is my company’s brand worth?”. The […]
The Search for Capital and Five Levels of Investor Trust
When entrepreneurs and businesses seek capital, they often focus on presenting a compelling business case with clear investor returns. While returns matter, building lasting investor trust is essential to secure funding. Without trust, investors rarely invest, no matter how promising the opportunity appears. Entrepreneurs should aim to create five key levels of trust during discussions […]
You can destroy a lot of value while selling your business
When you receive offers for the sale of your company, you will also receive suggestions about different payment methods. The method you choose will have a huge impact on the final price of your business. A buyer might propose to pay all or part of the price in his company’s shares. Another might want to pay […]
Do you know what you are looking for when buying a company?
You will find what you are looking for only if you know what it is that you are looking for. When it is time to focus on what type of company would be the best fit for you, analyze your strengths, what sectors you have experience in, what type of clients have you developed a […]
Podcast “The Keys to M&A” | Episode 1: M&A and SMEs
Can only large firms participate in M&A transactions? Can only multinational enterprises use M&A techniques to strengthen their competitive position, enter new markets and obtain new clients? The answer is definitely no. Every firm, regardless of how large or small it is, regardless of the industry it operates in and regardless of whether its market […]
Selling your company without leaving it behind
For many business owners, one of the most important decisions that they will make is selling their company. A business is often the fruit of many years of hard work, establishing relationships and facing numerous challenges. Leaving something behind that has been a significant part of a person’s or a family’s life for many years […]