As the seller of a thriving business, you’re accustomed to making the tough decisions, negotiating deals and, far too…

Potential M&A acquirers request a massive amount of information pertaining to every aspect of a target business. They present…

Tied closely to our most recent previous article outlining 6 deal-killing mistakes M&A sellers make is the criticality of…

For many business owners, the sale of their company is a once-in-a-lifetime undertaking. A common scenario involves negotiation between a…

Part 1 of a 2 Part Series  You’re an experienced buyer with a handful or more of M&A deals…

The massively popular ABC reality show Shark Tank puts entrepreneurs in one of the most high-pressure situations you can imagine –…

Theranos, a spectacular American business crash-and-burn, is the start-up that keeps on giving – in the form of lessons for founders, CEOs, and investors. Once a technology and media…

What are Disclosure Schedules? Disclosure schedules are formal legal attachments that accompany the definitive purchase or merger agreement in…

First-time sellers often feel pressure to rush into signing a letter of intent, or LOI, submitted by a potential…

When you begin negotiations with a potential buyer who is interested in acquiring your company, theoretically the goal is…

Private Equity Buyers Private equity (PE) firms have many ways of structuring a merger or acquisition deal to entice…

You’ve heard it before: when you’re ready to sell your company, your very first step should be to hire…

Introduction: Protective Provisions In LLC Operating Agreements You came up with the right business idea, formally organized your LLC,…

You’ve worked hard, probably for years, to build your business. Sweat equity, tears, gut-wrenching decisions, and more missed family…

What Is An Acqui-Hire? The purpose of a typical merger or acquisition is to acquire the customer base and…