2016 Bodes Well for Buyers AND Sellers

2016 Bodes Well for Buyers AND Sellers

Most experts say the U.S. economy will stay fairly stable in 2016, with performance similar to 2015’s. Dave Seitter, a partner with Spencer Fane LLP, and Doug Hubler, with Apex Business Advisors, teamed up to fill you in on how the year looks for business buyers and...
Your Attorney Is Important, But Shouldn’t Control The Deal

Your Attorney Is Important, But Shouldn’t Control The Deal

A wonderful thing happened recently on the way to the closing table. The buyer and seller agreed to terms and told their attorneys to make it happen! This is significant because many people let their attorneys take control of the deal as if they are the only ones who...
Dave and Doug: Quick Q&A on M&A

Dave and Doug: Quick Q&A on M&A

A recent lunch conversation with Dave Seitter, a partner with Spencer Fane LLP, and Doug Hubler with Apex Business Advisors, regarding the sale and acquisition process of businesses served as inspiration for this blog and a series to follow. Dave has been involved...
There Is No “Normal”

There Is No “Normal”

Every deal is different. Every opportunity is different. Every buyer is different. Every seller is different. Every advisor is different. Hmmm, I wonder why there are so many ways for deals either to get done or collapse? <<insert sarcasm here>> What keeps...
Brokers Wanted: The Price of a Successful 2015

Brokers Wanted: The Price of a Successful 2015

Part of having a successful business is occasionally needing to add or replace staff. Fortunately, at Apex, our experience has been pretty good over the years with finding and retaining good brokers. However, in the last 2 months, we lost two of our brokers, Jeff...