Buying a Business
May 1, 2024
In the complex world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financial analyses and strategic synergies often take center stage. However, the softer element of corporate culture plays a pivotal role in determining the ultimate success or failure […]
September 1, 2023
The more and more I get asked to help companies straighten out, systematize, or simply review their financials, the more I get asked questions that aren’t directly related to finance. This shows me that business owners, […]
June 1, 2023
“He said, ‘if you came up with a million dollars, I’ll be out the door tomorrow.’ He says things like from time to time, but I definitely don’t have a million dollars. Even if I did, […]
March 1, 2023
“When I started here 2 years ago, he said he’d sell me the business.” He stated as if, since this was good enough for him it should be good enough for anyone. “So, that’s why he […]
November 1, 2022
“Well… We shook on it the other day.” She paused to consider her own words. I could tell as she was explaining what happened that she was frustrated that she broke the first rule of business […]
December 14, 2021
“1mil” My phone illuminated around 4:00 AM as I was reviewing a presentation my team created for an IT Company that is going from a Chicago presence to a national powerhouse. I had to rub my […]