Mergers & Acquisitions (M & A) – Positioning

As the decision to exit a business is made, it would be well to position the organization for such divestiture. One of the first things to be done is to develop a sound business plan.  Such plan should include an Executive Summary which capsulizes … [Read more...]

Merger & Acquisition (M & A) How Much?

Methods for growing a business are identified through the Strategic Planning Process. From a revenue growth standpoint, the ways to grow a business are: New or Expanded Markets, New or Enhanced Products, Merger & Acquisition (M & A), … [Read more...]

Merger & Acquisiton (M & A) How Long?

In addition to the when, the how, and the how much, the question of how long should be answered. It will normally take more than six months and up to eighteen months to two years to complete the sale of a company. This includes the research time … [Read more...]

Mergers & Acquisitions (M & A) – How?

Our previous blog regarding the Mergers and Acquisitions Process answered the question "When is the best time to divest an organization?"  The next logical question is "How best is this approached?" The options on “How?” are: v  Planned or … [Read more...]

Mergers & Acquisitions (M & A) – When

At some point, you will exit your business. Next to getting married, this may be the most important decision you make.  Business owners should consider seeking professional advice on how to proceed.  The process is much the same for a small or a … [Read more...]

NEED BUSINESS ADVICE?

Socrates was a Greek. Socrates was a wise man. Socrates gave advice - they poisoned him. It is certainly not necessary to go to that extreme. However, most of us in our business careers could benefit from being able to talk with someone who has … [Read more...]

KEEP IT LOCAL

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IS THIS YOU?

You started the business You grew the business You have no successors You know its time to quit What do I do now? Is your company in or near the Rockford, Chicago, Milwaukee, or Madison areas? Call Keith Irons at 815-543-0693 for an … [Read more...]

WHY WAIT?

First it will be the election, then the inauguration, then the determining of the relationship of the new president with Congress, then the usual wait for the new budget, then wondering what new legislation will be crafted regarding new taxes, new … [Read more...]

WHOM DO YOU TRUST?

After God, in an M & A transaction, it should be someone with experience and testimonials from success stories and their peers. Keith Irons has developed that type of respect from all those he has served and those who know him on a personal basis. … [Read more...]