Prospect Partners is one of the largest and most active private equity buyers focused on acquiring companies with revenues of >$10M but <$75M.  In September they released an article with this same title, and I thought it was so well…

Introduction Along with deciding to engage in business succession planning and finding a successor, it is necessary to value a business.  A valuation is necessary whether the business is to be transferred to an heir or third party or for…

You may be eager to sell your business, and happy to have an acquirer at your doorstep, but are you prepared for what happens when an acquirer starts looking “under the hood” of your business? Most professional acquirers will have…

Introduction Many people dream of the retirement that includes walking along the beach with a loved one, spending the nights in hotels, and eating dinners that include good food, wine, and candlelight.  The reality can be that for some, at…

For many business owners August is the time to take a vacation, as well as a time to reflect on this year’s achievements and to set goals for the year ahead. Most business owners will set goals to hit certain…