Using an ESOP as an Exit Tool
For many business owners, selling to a strategic buyer, private equity group, or family member are...
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What Makes an HVAC Business Sellable? Understanding the Value Triangle
In recent years, the HVAC sector has attracted strong interest from private equity groups and...
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Is Selling to Private Equity as Bad as They Say It Is?
There are a lot of stories, warnings, and even horror tales about selling your business to private...
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of an ESOP: What Sellers Need to Know
For business owners considering their exit, the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) has become a...
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Why Service Contracts Quietly Drive Higher Business Valuations
When most business owners start thinking about selling, they naturally focus on the headline...
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Location, Location, Valuation: The Overlooked Factor That Could Cost You Millions
When business owners prepare to sell, they typically focus on the big-ticket items: revenue, profit...
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Geographic Location & Company-Specific Risk
One of the more widely debated topics in the business valuation community is the concept of...
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Why Your Addressable Market Shapes Business Value and What to Do About It
Picture two businesses: both profitable, both operationally sound. One dominates a narrow regional...
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Understanding ESOP Valuations: Key Differences and Why Michigan Is Paying Attention
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) have a relatively short but impactful history in the United...
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What is a Quality of Earnings Report?
A Quality of Earnings (QoE) report isn’t just a look at your financials; it’s a diagnostic that...
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Why You Shouldn’t Waste Time on a Formal Business Valuation
Introduction: Rethinking the Need for a Formal Valuation If you're thinking about selling your...
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