Sunday, April 24, 2016

Sensible sale: Factors to consider before selling a business

Putting up a business for sale is not a quick process. Deciding to sell is a tough choice to make even for seasoned entrepreneurs. Choosing when to sell is also a significant consideration especially in times of not so favorable economic climate and industry demand. Right timing is a major factor as it dictates a company’s value in the market. 

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Other owners just want their company sold because they might have outgrown it. When a better opportunity presents itself, a business owner and other members of the management must consider other factors involved such as their employees, clients, and even pending workload. Moving on from an old endeavor is a part of life. However, it can be done in such a way that will profit all the parties involved. 

Before selling a business, fixing the company’s financial assets and books must be prioritized. When the financial side isn’t in place, it reveals that one of the most important aspects of the business has been neglected. All business owners desire to sell their business at the best price. To fulfill this, they need the services of an M&A specialist who will guide them through the process. With a firm or an expert’s professional advice, owners will be able to present their sale-ready companies to potential buyers. When all considerations have been fulfilled, the time spent building and eventually selling a company will be worth it. 

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As the president of Dallas-based Generational Equity, Ryan Binkley specializes in the middle-cap market with extensive experience in business services and management. For more information about Ryan and his company, visit this website.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

A Closed Deal: Understanding Mergers and Acquisitions

Is it time for you to sell your business? Here are things not a lot of business owners recognize when they take their company out for an M&A.

People, not companies, buy startups: An M&A happens when a CEO or a VP sees a strategic gap in the future of the company. They get startups to see what they can get done in the next few months with a deal that can be found in the business being offered.

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M&A can be capricious: Priorities may change along the way. Your company may be a good strategic fit in a year’s time, but if priorities change, you can be just a memory.

Selling your company does not mean you have to leave: M&As aren’t like grocery purchases that you just pay off the counter. Most deals have two to three-year retention, vesting, and re-vesting programs and potential earn-outs. If you are committing to an M&A, you have to work for two to three years at the acquirer’s company.

Some big company bosses look for M&As for the wrong intentions: A merger may have to do with glory-seeking than improving business strategy. Some CEOs want to prove their worth by signing in as many startups as they can, but they do not see potential hazards of their “company-hoarding.”

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Before signing and agreeing to the terms of an M&A, management should evaluate if it is the best option for the company.

Ryan Binkley is the president of Generational Equity, a Dallas-based M&A firm. Follow this Twitter account to know more about business trends and issues.