This M&A Digest features a three-part series that breaks down the selling process into three steps. Then, we examine data for M&A activity in the lower middle market and what types of buyers are purchasing these LMM businesses. [Read more…]
Documenting Your Company: The Key To Closing A Deal
Many of you are contemplating the sale of your company without the use of an experienced M&A advisor. If you do proceed on your own, it will be critical that you develop accurate and detailed documentation for buyers to review. If you don’t, chances are good that your sale could take far longer, and deals will fall apart repeatedly, as buyers ask you questions you are unable to answer.
In order to make the sales process go more smoothly, we highly recommend that you take the time necessary to thoroughly document your entire operation. [Read more…]
Preparing for Unemployment Benefits Hearings – 3 Ways to Save Time & Money
Labor Department statistics have shown that unemployment has steadily risen over the past 12 months. Though we could have very well bottomed out, 2011 will still have a respectable percentage of American workers seeking unemployment benefits.
For the family owned business, this could mean an increased number of disputes and hearings with your state workforce commission. The following are three tips for minimizing the pain and potential chargebacks associated with this aspect of being an employer.