How Long Does it Take to Sell a Company
A common question we hear is “how long does it take to sell a company?”. As with many things in life, the answer is “it depends”. So what does it depend on and what are [...]
The Link Between Owner Ambitions and Private Company Value
The priority and focus of the management of public companies is well defined: increase shareholder value. In fact, the board of directors in a public company has a fiduciary responsibility to do [...]
Know your EBITDA
If you are considering selling your North Carolina based business, a key metric you must understand is EBITDA – Earnings before Interest, Taxes Depreciation and Amortization. Buyers typically [...]
10 Options to Exit Your Business: Transfer & Liquidity Alternatives
In the past year, I’ve written about a few options that owners and investors may have to create a transition or liquidity event for their investment in a privately held business. Below is a [...]
Responding to an Unexpected Offer to Sell Your Company
Repeatedly we talk with private business owners confronted with an unexpected offer to sell their business… let’s call these “unsolicited offers”. Many times, they [...]
Exit Alternatives – ESOPs and More
For many North Carolina based business owners, planning an exit or retirement transition is not simply a matter of money. Many owners have spent years building their companies with a team of [...]
