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Why Owners Need to Stop Treating EBITDA and Cash Flow as Synonymous

While most investment bankers and M&A advisors are mindful of the difference, some business owners need a reminder. EBITDA gained popularity as the LBO industry arrived in the 1980s.

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Exit Planning Tips to Position Your Business for What’s Next

The failure to develop and continuously revise a business exit strategy can be a huge mistake for a business owner. Exit planning should begin when your business does. This plan will support you to keep your business moving in the right direction.

Business Sale Due Diligence Basics

Selling your business can be a long and tedious process, especially when you work hard to maximize total sale value. In this regard, your interests and the buyer’s are not aligned.

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What Do Investment Bankers Do?

If you’re planning to sell your business or hoping to raise capital, you are about to become intimately familiar with the world of investment banking. Investment bankers are experts in money, corporate governance, and markets.

How an Investment Banker Helps in Selling Your Business

Selling your company may be the biggest financial decision you ever make, and one of the most complicated undertakings you ever participate in. An experienced investment banking team can help you get it right the first time.

How to Minimize Stress When Selling Your Business

It’s easy to get excited about the M&A process when you’ve decided to sell and you start to see dollar signs. But selling your company can be one of the most stressful things you can do.

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Succession Planning Considerations When Selling Your Business

So how can you tell if now is the right time to sell your business? And how can you manage the process once you’ve made the decision? Thoughtful exit planning is key.

How to Prepare for Common M&A Challenges

The traditional M&A model is highly effective at selling businesses. When the market functions well, M&A advisors representing the business owner will engage with multiple qualified buyers who compete with one another to make a deal.

How Business Owners Can Capitalize on a Strong Market

The market offers significant opportunities to both sides, with businesses selling for record figures and buyers having access to plenty of capital.

Deal Structure and Terms Are Crucial

Having an experienced M&A advisor or investment banking team will help ensure that you arrive at the best possible outcome, even if it’s structured in a way you did not initially consider.

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