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Buying A Business

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Understanding the Timeline of a Business Acquisition

Andy Riethmaier, May 19 2025

The process of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is complex and can vary widely in terms of duration. While every transaction is unique, understanding the typical stages and the factors that influence the timeline can help you navigate the process more efficiently. In this post, we’ll break down the M&A timeline and discuss what can impact its

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Sell-Side

Everything You Need to Know About Buying or Selling a Franchise

Lane Auth, May 2 2024

Buying or Selling a Franchise In this article, we're going to talk about franchise businesses and a few things to consider if you're in the market for buying or selling a franchise business. Why Franchises Can be Good for You Franchises can be great businesses, especially for first-time business owners in the market to find an established...

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Buy-Side

What You Should Consider When Structuring an Offer to Acquire a Business

Chase Piotrowski, April 10 2024

Acquiring a business is a significant decision that requires careful consideration and strategic planning. Here are the top five things to consider when structuring an offer to acquire a business: 1. Valuation The first step in structuring an offer is to determine the value of the business. This can be done through various methods such...

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Buy-Side

Everything You Need to Know About Debt Service Coverage Ratios

Lane Auth, March 27 2024

Let's discuss one of the most important pieces of buying a business. You have to know you can cover debt service and make money when purchasing a business. Using debt service ratios is the best way to decide whether or not to go through with the acquisition. What you need to know first about

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Buy-Side

Why Do I Need to Sign an NDA?

Chase Piotrowski, February 27 2024

During the M&A process, when a seller is looking to put their business up for sale, they are concerned with confidentiality. The vast majority of M&A deals involve privately held businesses, which means they are not required to publish detailed financial information that the public can see, as publicly traded companies

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Buy-Side

The Importance of Due Diligence in a Business Acquisition

Chase Piotrowski, February 1 2024

When it comes to buying a business, one of the most critical steps in the process is due diligence. This is the comprehensive appraisal of a business undertaken by a prospective buyer, especially to establish its assets and liabilities and evaluate its commercial potential. The Role of Due

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