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How We Sold a Global Lifestyle Brand in the Midst of the Pandemic – Three Keys To Success
As an M&A Advisor, I am most fulfilled when I help clients exit their businesses on their terms and seamlessly transition into the next phase of their lives. My colleagues at felt a tremendous sense of satisfaction last month when we closed a significant transaction for our clients, owners of a global lifestyle brand. While
Thinking of Selling Your Business in 2021? Ask Yourself These 4 Essential Questions First
For business owners that have successfully navigated through COVID thus far and a tumultuous 2020, 2021 may be an ideal time to sell. With fewer quality businesses available for sale and Private Equity groups sitting on over a Trillion Dollars in capital to be put to work, there is a massive amount of capital seeking a home. However,
Successfully Navigating the SBA Lending Process for Business Acquisition
For buyers seeking acquisition financing, an SBA 7(a) loan can be a fantastic tool. Relative to conventional loans that typically require down payments of 30% or more, buyers utilizing SBA loans can make a down payment of 10-25% (more on this later), and obtain a low fixed rate (a small amount above WSJ prime rate) with
THE Next Step for Business Owners Contemplating Selling in 2018
For business owners, the new year is an ideal time to reflect on both long-term goals for your organization and potential exit strategies for themselves. For business owners contemplating selling, 2018 appears to be an ideal time. 2017 was a banner year for M&A and experts see no signs of this thriving market slowing down. There are
What do Business Owners and World Series Teams Have in Common?
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros take the field tonight to compete in Game 1 of the 2017 World Series. There’s so much energy here in LA, it feels electric! As an LA Native, I’ve been not only a Dodgers fan my whole life, but also a baseball fan. After college, a group of buddies
The E-2 Visa: A Win-Win for Lower Middle Market M&A
On the heels of the Brexit and continued economic recession in many countries around the globe, international investors are increasingly looking towards the relative safe haven of the United States. I am personally feeling the impact of increased Foreign Direct Investment in the United States (FDIUS) in my business, as there is a clear uptick in number