Did you know that more and more professionals are turning to audio-based content such as podcasts to ingest vital information they will use in the execution of business? Fact! With more and more professionals looking to optimize their time by pausing the music during a workout,...
With the uncertainty in adoption, capitalization, and valuations following the social and economic adjustments brought to the world through the influence of the pandemic, companies need to expand their options beyond traditional M&A (Buying or selling a company). Leaders will use joint ventures, partnerships (with or...
Over the last 11 months, we have seen major increases in transaction volume but we are also seeing many sellers sitting out round after round of consolidation. This is somewhat normal but it is concerning at a time like this. We are not seeing typical...
This is not a doom and gloom message about the trainwreck of a year that 2020 has been. Instead, we have a message of appreciation and congratulations for IT Service providers enabling the world to keep moving while sheltered in place, discovered new ways of...
2020 has changed everything. With the year coming to an end, read our thoughts on how to close out what could be the most challenging year for business ever. The reality is that most of us see 2020 through the lens the media has portrayed which...
Your business needs a pitch deck. If you are thinking about selling your business or buying another business, a pitch deck is important to visually show your identity. The contents and structure of your pitch deck can help a potential buyer or seller see the...
This premier M&A advisor for IT Services firms continues to find opportunities that separate them from the pack. We often look at M&A as something fueled by economic growth, or emerging technology reshaping an industry, but to this Midwest strategic consulting and M&A advisory firm, growth...
Sometimes we hear stories from buyers and sellers that life post-transaction is not what they expected. The opportunity to ensure continuity of business priorities plus strategic and cultural alignment needs to happen during the due diligence cycle of a transaction. This is especially true if...
Over the last several months since the shelter in place orders went into effect surrounding COVID-19, we’ve seen many transactions that were in the works have stalled out. Larger deals (companies $50 million+) have been more impacted by COVID-19 than smaller companies. All around, we...
Its no surprise that companies are looking at ways to reduce overhead expenses and one area that often gets reduced too soon is marketing. In this blog post, we are going to talk through a few things you should continue to produce with or without...