Scott Mashuda

APRIL 18, 2024

Christopher Snider’s essential book, Walking To Destiny , equips business owners and their advisors with vital insights to unlock business potential, implement growth strategies, and unlock wealth. Within this text, Snider’s Value Acceleration Methodology comprises three distinct gates.

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Startup Valuation Blog

MARCH 18, 2023

Are you planning to exit your business? Read on to learn the 7 crucial elements that you need to include in your business exit plan for a successful transition. It's crucial for small business owners to make future plans, even if that means eventually shutting down their operations.

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Chris Curtain

JULY 4, 2021

Business owners frequently ask themselves and their trusted advisers if they need to spend money on a preliminary and independent business valuation as part of their exit strategy and whether it is a worthwhile investment. Business Exit Planning It is critical to understand a business’ value.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 25, 2023

If its business model never added up, how did Uber come to dominate the market for urban transportation? Predatory pricing is a strategy that firms use to suppress competition. The strategy has two steps. Unable to tolerate the losses necessary to compete, the prey exit the market. Venture predation.

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Exit Strategy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Median time to close remains somewhat consistent year-over-year, with businesses generally selling within one year of a listing engagement. Follow these links for more information on Exit Planning Benefits, common Exit Options, and the Exit Planning Process.

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Marketability 52

Exit Strategy

APRIL 17, 2024

As you build your business, pay attention to what a future buyer will want. They’re looking for well-diversified customer groups where […] The post The Discipline to Diversify appeared first on Exit Strategies Group, Inc. While having large customers can be good for your bottom line, it introduces risk to the next owner.

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Exit Strategy

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Even though retirement is far and away the biggest reason sellers go to market, most business owners are doing little to no exit planning. The smaller the business, the less likely owners are to plan.

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Scott Mashuda

APRIL 15, 2024

How REAG Supports the CEPA and their clients through M&A REAG supports CEPAs with essential expertise to clarify strategies, ensure informed decision-making and deliver successful outcomes. As you might already know, the exit planning and Value Acceleration Methodology typically comprises three phases: Discover, Prepare, and Decide.

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Exit Strategy

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Even though retirement is far and away the biggest reason that business owners sell, those owners are doing little to no exit planning before going to market. The above chart shows that the smaller the business, the less likely owners are to plan.

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Marketability 52

Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Every entrepreneur dreams of building a successful business, but there comes a time when it’s necessary to transition to the next phase of life. Whether you’re retiring, pursuing new opportunities, or simply seeking a change, exiting your business is a significant decision that requires careful planning and execution.

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Viking Mergers

MAY 4, 2023

Born and raised in Parkland, Florida, Jacob Middleton learned very early on the sacrifices a family will make for their business. From then on, Jacob saw firsthand the challenges a parent can face to pursue successful business entrepreneurship for their family. I can’t imagine my dad not running his business.

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Start-ups Business Valuation Finance Marketability 130

Benchmark Report

MAY 17, 2023

Don’t Delay As a business owner, an exit plan is critical to preparing you and your company ready for retirement or your next act. Unfortunately, many business owners do not realize the importance of exit strategies, so they don’t feel like it’s worth taking the time to craft one. This is often a huge mistake.

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Viking Mergers

APRIL 3, 2023

Every year, millions of Americans give up their jobs in Corporate America to pursue the dream of owning a business. Deciding to buy and grow an existing business is a huge step for most entrepreneurs, and it can be incredibly gratifying. Eventually, you will identify a prospective business and meet with the sellers.

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Exit Strategy

APRIL 4, 2022

With decades of expert valuation and real-world business transaction experience, Exit Strategies routinely values companies and positions them for successful sales. At a minimum, buyers should be willing to pay the fair market value of a business.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 25, 2023

Posted by Rebecca Forée, and Aeisha Mastagni, California State Teachers' Retirement System, on Friday, August 25, 2023 Editor's Note: Rebecca Forée is Media Relations Manager, and Aeisha Mastagni is Portfolio Manager within the Sustainable Investment & Stewardship Strategies Unit at the California State Retirement System (CalSTRS).

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Reynolds Holding

JANUARY 29, 2024

when lawyers or businesspeople weigh the potential risks of a contract breach or a disputed invoice, the possibility of being taken hostage or denied exit from the country is not a consideration. But in China, business exit bans are legal, and commercial hostage-taking is culturally acceptable, though illegal. In the U.S.,

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Exit Strategy

APRIL 17, 2023

Exit Strategies, a California based mergers and acquisitions (M&A) brokerage and business valuation firm, recently advised the owners of Integra Realty Resources of Los Angeles and Orange County on the sale of their Southern California commercial property and right-of-way appraisal business to CBRE Group, Inc.

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Sun Acquisitions

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Selling your business significantly impacts your financial future and personal goals. While selling a business can be rewarding, many entrepreneurs fall into common traps that can hinder a successful sale and diminish the value of their hard-earned investment. To avoid this mistake: Conduct a thorough valuation of your business.

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Exit Strategy

JULY 17, 2023

Eventually every business owner will hand over the keys, and in my experience, the further that the owners plan ahead the happier they’ll be with their exit.

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Value Scout

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

As a business owner, you have spent years building your business, you take pride in the company you build, like your work, and are proud of your business’s success. But have you also taken adequate time to safeguard your business’ future with exit planning? What Is an Exit Plan? Probably not!

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Scott Mashuda

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Owner Readiness: When to Begin Exit Conversations. The rewards, challenges, and opportunities reserved for business owners and founders take an enormous amount of effort and sacrifice. Creating a profitable, successful business long-term is no small feat. Annual Exit Conversations Prioritize Success. Break the Silence.

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Start-ups Business Valuation Marketability 92

Exit Strategy

APRIL 17, 2024

When it comes to investment banking most people think that if a business goes bankrupt it must have had too much debt. For one transaction, we approached the seller with what we thought […] The post Investment Banking – It’s Not the Debt that Kills You appeared first on Exit Strategies Group, Inc.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 29, 2024

They provide a unique opportunity to secure funding from the seller, which can help bridge financial gaps and facilitate the purchase of a business. Negotiate favorable terms that align with your business’s cash flow and profitability. However, while these deals can be advantageous, they also come with risks.

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Exit Strategy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

While selling your business to a newly formed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is an intriguing and rewarding exit path, forming an ESOP can be complex and expensive, and is not appropriate for all businesses.

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Exit Strategy

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Every business downturn will be the last, every new year will be another record, and every good leader retires happily with their family. And if you’re […] The post Will your business survive losing you? appeared first on Exit Strategies Group, Inc. But that faith and certainty can also make them feel invincible.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 27, 2023

Posted by Elisabeth de Fontenay (Duke University) and Yaron Nili (University of Wisconsin), on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Editor's Note: Elisabeth de Fontenay is a Professor of Law at Duke University, and Yaron Nili is a Professor of Law and the Smith-Rowe Faculty Fellow in Business Law at the University of Wisconsin Law School.

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Accountancy Today

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Fewer than one in 10 UK businesses have succession planning fully integrated into their strategy, despite 30% of companies demonstrating a widespread recognition of its importance, according to new research from Azets. However, just 9% of businesses have succession plans fully integrated, while 6% have given it no thought at all.

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Vested

APRIL 28, 2023

Startup founders often plan for an exit , such as a merger and acquisition (M&A) or initial public offering (IPO). But exit strategies are relevant to all shareholders, including shareholders created through share schemes , as they enable them to realise the value of their shares.

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Exit Strategy

JANUARY 17, 2023

When you’re selling a business, put issues on the table right away. For advice on exit planning or selling a business, contact Al Statz, CEO of Exit Strategies Group, […]. The post Deal Killers: Undisclosed Liabilities appeared first on Exit Strategies Group, Inc.

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Exit Strategy

JANUARY 17, 2023

No matter how motivated the buyer and seller, selling a business is always a challenge. The post Avoiding costly M&A delays and deal failure appeared first on Exit Strategies Group, Inc. There’s a lot that can go wrong, and deals can fall through at any time.

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Exit Strategy

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

TIC services are typically nondiscretionary, regulation driven, recession resistant, and predictable, which makes businesses in this sector a priority investment opportunity for private capital and strategic […] The post Why Some Testing, Inspection and Certification Companies Sell for More than Others.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 11, 2022

Sitkoff (discussed on the Forum here ); and Exit vs. Voice by Eleonora Broccardo, Oliver Hart, and Luigi Zingales (discussed on the Forum here ). Historically many ESG matters, in particular the “E” and the “S” issues, were not considered “board business.” Schanzenbach and Robert H. Is your board at risk?

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Marketability 207

Viking Mergers

MAY 11, 2022

If you have ever looked into selling a business, you may have learned that there are many types of buyers and deal structures, from employee buyouts, strategic acquisitions, to private equity firms. Venture capital funds typically invest in newer and smaller businesses, such as start-ups or tech companies.

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Exit Strategy

APRIL 4, 2023

If it’s a bad time to sell your business, consider growing instead. That’s the takeaway from one contractor whose plans to sell their business got squashed by inflation and supply chain issues in 2022.

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Scott Mashuda

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Title Partner for EPI’s 2024 Exit Planning Summit REAG proudly takes center stage as the Title Partner of the highly anticipated 2024 Exit Planning Summit , making it the second consecutive year of their invaluable support.

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Marketability 52

Exit Strategy

MARCH 7, 2023

Selling a division or line of business is often more complex than selling an entire company. If you’re like most private business owners, you have never sold a business, let alone carved out and divested part of one.

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Exit Strategy

APRIL 14, 2023

billion in business transactions appeared first on Exit Strategies Group, Inc. billion in business transactions appeared first on Exit Strategies Group, Inc. 2021 […] The post Cornerstone International Alliance sets new record: $1.3

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