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Intermediaries Closed Fewer Transactions in 2020 than in Prior Years

According to the Market Pulse survey in 2019 & 2020, less than 1 in 5 responding Business Intermediaries reported they had more clients’ businesses sell than they did in prior years.  Source: IBBA & M&A Source Market Pulse 2020 Q4 (published 2/9/2021) and Participant Comparison Reports #DeltaBusinessAdvisors #MergersandAcquisitions #BusinessBrokers #MandAMarket… Read More »Intermediaries Closed Fewer Transactions in 2020 than in Prior Years

Lower middle market Business Sales by Industry 2020

According to the Market Pulse Q4 survey manufacturing, construction/engineering, and business services led the lower middle market in 2020. Source: IBBA & M&A Source Market Pulse 2020 Q4 (published 2/9/2021) #DeltaBusinessAdvisors #MergersandAcquisitions #BusinessBrokers #MandAMarket #DailyBusinessAcumen #MASource #IBBA #MarketPulse #MainStreet

Delta Tuesday Term – Acquisition

One company taking over controlling interest in another company. More about Acquisitions from https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/acquisition.asp: Why Make an Acquisition? Companies acquire other companies for various reasons. They may seek economies of scale, diversification, greater market share, increased synergy, cost reductions, or new niche offerings. Other reasons for acquisitions include those listed below.… Read More »Delta Tuesday Term – Acquisition

Monday Mojo – Meg Whitman

“Do what you love and success will follow. Passion is the fuel behind a successful career.” Meg Whitman Meg Whitman Margaret Cushing Whitman (born August 4, 1956) is an American business executive and former political candidate. She is a board member of Procter & Gamble and GM. Whitman was previously… Read More »Monday Mojo – Meg Whitman

Tip #29 The skeletons will have to come out!

Whether applying for a loan or selling the company, business owners must be prepared to disclose EVERYTHING. The business needs to look good — in all areas. To not be disappointed, business owners must plan, address weaknesses, and be realistic in their expectations if they don’t have solutions.