In mid-March 2020, it was with great pleasure I was able to assist the owner of a California manufacturing business successfully sell his business. It was physically located in Silicon Valley and three days before the sale closed, the 6 Bay Area counties were closed due to COVID-19 and so we thought the deal might […]
Ever thought your business was too small to attract a private equity group (PEG)? Well, you could be mistaken. Many private equity groups are looking for smaller businesses because larger ones are sold or not available. It is also helpful to understand how a PEG works, and the similarities and differences they have to working […]
The latest survey from the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) shows that in the smallest deal category (businesses valued at <$500K), first-time buyers accounted for the largest buyer segment (59%). And in the largest deal category (businesses valued between $5-$50M) private equity made up the largest buyer group (40%). Individuals accounted for only 26% of […]