Buying or selling a business can be a daunting process, with numerous complexities involved. Whether you’re a first-time business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, having a skilled professional to guide you through every step of the transaction is critical. The…
Buying or selling a business is a significant decision that requires careful planning, in-depth knowledge, and expert guidance. Whether you are considering acquiring a new venture or selling your existing one, understanding the process is essential for achieving a successful…
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions can be among the most pivotal moments in a company’s lifecycle. Whether you’re looking to expand your business through strategic acquisitions, merging to increase market share, or preparing to sell your company to the right…
Selling a manufacturing business is no small task. It requires not only the right strategy but also expert guidance to ensure you maximize your business’s value and find the right buyer. If you’re considering selling your manufacturing business, attracting serious…
As the federal government and the state governments look for more ways to bring in money, the independent contractor status is a likely place for them to look. After all, by using independent contractors rather than employees, employers don’t have…
A recent article in the Boston Globe reported that although more attention is on the large, primarily publicly held companies, more and more people are making their living by operating their own businesses. In fact, nationally, over 500,000 new businesses…
Small companies are the innovators. The need for large companies to acquire small companies is necessary in order for the former to capture new products and services. According to Fortune magazine, “Big companies almost never innovate. This is unfortunate because…
The median sales of a company going public has gone from an average $15 million in 1999 and 2000 to $164 million in 2004. Smaller companies have decided not to go public as often as in years past, and they…
In most jurisdictions, a board of directors is not required for privately held companies. However, many of these companies have appointed what might be termed advisory boards. Although they may not have any legal authority, owners of these privately owned…
The deal is getting down to the wire, the price differential is close, but the parties are not yet in agreement. Following are some ideas that might get the ball rolling and help bring the parties together. Let the seller…
A recent article in M&A Today offered some observations concerning current and future M&A trends. “The business world is constantly changing. For the first half of the 20th century, vertical integration was the objective in which, oil companies, for example,…
We suspect that the answer to this question depends on who you ask! The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reports that they received some 24.8 million business tax returns for the year 1999. We can hear the joyful sounds emanating from new business…