Negotiating a company sale can be a long and arduous process on both sides of the transaction. “Deal fatigue” is a common feeling that can arise during drawn out negotiations…
Vision Point Capital today announced that Chris Gomes has joined the firm as Director of Mergers and Acquisitions. In this key leadership role, Mr. Gomes will lead the firm’s M&A…
Many entrepreneurs think that they need to find a big buyer to get top dollar for their business. Bigger isn’t always best, though. Sometimes strategic buyers who are smaller and…
Approaching a year into the COVID era, as so many norms have been disrupted, M&A has plummeted—by as much as 85 percent according to some accounts. July ‘20 saw some…
If you’ve been eyeing retirement, the COVID-19 pandemic may have put a wrench in your dreams for the future. Perhaps you still want to sell, but are uncertain how the…
While many business owners are brimming over with ideas for next quarter or next year, very little have thought about their exit plan. Even when they do, owners tend to…
One of the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when selling a company is not realizing the value that an experienced M&A advisor adds to the deal. They want to reduce…
Consider a potential scene from the future: a potential buyer for your business has retracted their offer because due diligence revealed serious issues with your company. This is a common…
Selling your business is the culmination of years, possibly decades, of hard work. It most likely plays a key role in your retirement plans. The two most important determinants of…
Companies with employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) can enjoy significant tax and other advantages as compared to a non-ESOP company. One of the areas these benefits can be advantageous is…