Blogs
Insights for Business Owners Navigating Change
Expert perspectives on business valuation, exit planning, and strategic decision-making—written for owners thinking ahead.
Picture Your Business Through a Buyer’s Eyes
Viewing your business through a buyer’s eyes helps identify risks, address gaps, and strengthen operations—key steps to maximize value and ensure a smooth sale.
Help! My Wife is Leaving and I Need to Sell My Business
Selling a business under personal or urgent circumstances is challenging. Learn strategies for acting fast, protecting value, and completing a smooth sale without compromising employees or outcomes.
In Uncertain Times, Planning is Essential
In uncertain markets, strategic planning is essential. This guide outlines steps for business valuations, operational stability, and preparing for sales, growth, or transitions.
The 6 Types of M&A Personalities: Part Three
In the final part of our M&A personality series, we examine the First-Timer and the Professional. Learn how to anticipate behaviors, adapt your strategy, and work with intermediaries for successful deals.
The 6 Types of M&A Personalities: Part Two
Part two of our M&A personality series explores the Close Examining Negotiator and the Renegotiator. Learn how to anticipate behaviors, set boundaries, and close deals successfully.
A Look Back: The AOL and Time Warner Merger
The AOL-Time Warner merger remains a cautionary tale in M&A history. This article examines what went wrong and the key lessons business owners can apply to modern mergers and acquisitions.
Selling a Business: What to Look for in a Buyer
Choosing the right buyer is about more than price. This guide explains how to evaluate financial capability, industry experience, cultural fit, and other factors to ensure a successful business sale.
EBITDA Explained: A 2026 Guide for Business Owners
EBITDA is one of the most important metrics in business valuation and M&A. This guide explains what EBITDA means, how adjustments work, and why it matters to business owners.
10 Tips for Successfully Selling a Business
Selling a business is one of the most significant financial decisions an owner can make. These 10 expert tips outline how to prepare, protect value, and navigate the sale process with confidence.









