A buyer who can’t articulate a strategic rationale is a buyer who will have a hard time getting a bank or an investment committee to approve the check. By asking this early, you avoid wasting months of time with “window shoppers” who don’t have a clear thesis for the acquisition.
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Business Buyer Compatability Checklist for Sellers
Quiz: Which Buyer is the Best Fit for Your Business? Answer these 5 questions to see which buyer persona aligns with your current business structure. 1. How involved are you in the daily operations? A. I make every major decision; the business relies on my personal relationships. B. I have a solid management team, but […]
The Buyer Persona: Who is Writing the Check for Your Business?
Private Equity firms use pools of capital from investors to buy, grow, and eventually flip businesses. They are professional, data-driven, and highly disciplined.
Timing the Market: Is Now the Right Time to Exit Your Business?
The best way to answer “Is it the right time?” is to get a Preliminary M&A Valuation. This will show you exactly how a buyer views your industry risk today versus your projected growth.
To Sell or to Wait? Why “Now” Might Be Your Best Exit Strategy
Selling now allows you to “lock in” your current margins and take advantage of the current financing environment. If you’re waiting for a higher revenue number, ask yourself: Is the extra effort worth the risk of a shifting economy or shrinking margins?