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Insights for Business Owners Navigating Change
Expert perspectives on business valuation, exit planning, and strategic decision-making—written for owners thinking ahead.
Why CPAs Need Business Brokers: A Partnership for Client Success
Your clients, New England’s small to mid-market owners, often come to you first when pondering an exit. They need more than tax advice; they need a seamless transition that preserves wealth, honors...
Seller Financing as Part of a Business Sale
Seller financing, where the seller provides a loan for part of the purchase price, has become a staple in 70–90% of small business sales under $5M, especially in today’s higher interest rate...
CPA Firms Prepare the Seller and Create Confidence for the Buyer
A strong exit is built on more than a good buyer and a signed LOI. At George and Company, we see one pattern again and again: owners who bring a capable CPA firm into the process early walk away...
Building a High‑Performing Exit Strategy Team for a Successful Business Sale
A strong exit strategy team is one of the best investments an owner can make in the value of a business. In our experience at George and Company, successful deals rarely happen by accident; they are...
Picture Your Business Through a Buyer’s Eyes
As a business owner, it’s natural to value your company more than most buyers would. You’ve invested years of hard work, resources, and dedication to grow it into what it is today. But buyers...
Help! My Wife is Leaving and I Need to Sell My Business
Selling a business is challenging—especially when personal circumstances create pressure. At George & Company, we help business owners navigate urgent sales while maximizing value and minimizing...
In Uncertain Times, Planning is Essential
In today’s fast-changing economic landscape, business owners face unprecedented challenges. Whether it’s market fluctuations, industry disruptions, or personal circumstances, planning is more...
The 6 Types of M&A Personalities: Part Three
Mergers and acquisitions involve more than numbers—they involve people. Understanding the personalities around the negotiation table can make the difference between a smooth transaction and a...
The 6 Types of M&A Personalities: Part Two
Understanding the people behind a merger or acquisition is just as important as understanding the business itself. In part two of our series, we explore two more M&A personalities that...