Should You Sell to a Private Equity Group?

Sep 21, 2016 | Must Knows About Business Sales

Private equity groups (PEGs) are always looking for good businesses to buy – ones that are ready to grow. They seek businesses that are successful but need an infusion of capital, expertise, scale or marketing to reach their full potential. Often, PEGs will purchase a...

It Pays to be Thorough with Due Diligence

Sep 21, 2016 | What Buyers Need to Know

Post by Paul Temme, Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP), Apex Senior Advisor If you’ve found an attractive business to buy….CONGRATULATIONS! Knowing the kind of business that interests you and matches your strengths is one of the hardest and most...

People Management Skills Are Critical for Small Business Owners

Aug 12, 2016 | General

Post by Steve Weaver, Apex Senior Advisor and Owner of Celebration Party Rentals As you consider your decision to become a business owner, you might want to think about the people-management aspect of the job. It’s a critical factor in business success. As a small...

The Freedom Workshop: Finding Freedom as a Small Business Owner

Aug 12, 2016 | General

Post by Apex President and Business Broker Doug Hubler, Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP) The phrase has almost become passé among small- and medium-size business owners: “We’re too busy working IN the business to work ON the business.” Many of us are so...

Buyer Be Aware: What Every First Time Business Buyer Needs To Know

Jul 28, 2016 | What Buyers Need to Know

Oh, how we love to work with first-time business buyers. Many have thought long and hard about the next phase of their business life. They’ve carefully assessed their capital and made a decision to invest their hard-won assets in the business of their dreams....