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I get this question a lot in M&A. The purchase price of a business can have a number elements: 1. down payment (cash equity from the buyer) 2. bank financing 3. seller’s note 4. installment sale 5. earn-out 6. commissions on future sales 7. consulting agreement for the seller, post-acquisition Earn-out’s, commissions and consulting agreements…

That is a question many businesses have faced over the years. Today, there are businesses that saw big increases in sales during the early days of the pandemic (2020 – 2021), but 2022 softened and 2023 seems kind of flat. This is especially true in many retail businesses “selling things”. Why? Because many consumers switched…

It seems intuitive: a deal requires compromise. Sellers and buyers each have their own goals (some more realistic than others) and should come together, but each often begins the process oblivious to the other’s needs. Suppose you’ve owned an auto service station for 30 years. You are tired of all the hassles and have made…

RSG is excited to announce our new workshop titled “Professionalizing the Family Business,” which is initially available to MA-based family businesses.  Generous state funding is available since our workshop is approved through the MA Workforce Training Fund – specifically the Express Program. If you have existing MA clients or others in your network that might…

Have you ever had a deal blow up at the eleventh hour because your client got cold feet or found fault with the deal terms for seemingly irrational reasons? If so, you have likely witnessed the disruptive effects of unaddressed unpleasant feelings and concerns. All change, even when it results in a huge payout, involves…

If you had a business that was doing ok, then had a surge in business, how would that impact selling your business? It is hardly news to say that the Covid-19 pandemic had a profound impact on most business, and life in general. I was talking about this with some other investment bankers, one of…

“One day, you’re gonna wake up, eat your breakfast, brush your teeth, go about your business. And sooner or later, you’re gonna realize you haven’t thought about it. And that’s the moment you realize you can forget. When you know that’s possible, it all gets easier.” Mike Ehrmantraut, Better Call Saul Perhaps our lead quote…

Many business owners wonder, “What will I do after I sell my business?” While most envision travel, or golf, etc., many fail to understand that they will likely have to stay on board for months or even a couple years to transition the business to the new owners. This period can be hard for many…

Business owners typically think in ‘binary’ terms, believing that there are only two options for involvement in their privately held business, most commonly expressed as “I am either all in, or I am out.” Owners who experience an exit planning process expand this thinking to realize that a multitude of options exist, and moreover, many…

After fifteen (15) years of training advisors and working with business owners, the IEPA has been involved with more than 100 exit plans. One of our learnings is that the business owner was better prepared and got a better result from their exit when they engaged in an exit planning process prior to commencing their…

With the Great Resignation driving so many business owners to seek the counsel of exit planners, the International Exit Planning Association (“IEPA”) wants to share exit planning experiences from over one hundred (100) engagements.  Our mission is to assist advisors and consultants who work with business owners to have the knowledge and resources to conduct…

Succession planning considerations enter into discussions that I have with business owners when discussing their interest in conducting an executive search to find a CEO to run their company. For instance: As a business owner are you worn down and tired from all the extra effort and attention that you have had to spend on…

I was speaking with an advisor to business owners recently about my client screening process for selling a business. I said that to deliver the best result, I ask business owners to write down three sets of goals. The reason is that many, if not, most owners only think of the business sale (the transaction)…

Panel discussing the issues faced by employers post-pandemic: Vaccine mandates? In-office vs. Remote? Attracting talent? Managing productivity? Changing priorities/ work-life balance demands of employees? Food & Beverages will be provided. Our Panel: Gaby JenkinsPartnerWaypoint Growth Advisors David RubinPartnerNutter McClennen & Fish LLP Amy HigginsVice PresidentHR at Alert Innovation

Conducting an executive search for a CEO for a closely held or family-owned company where the owner(s) don’t have a successor-candidate already working for the company can contribute to challenges for any search consultant no matter how qualified.transition One of the principal challenges involves a discussion on owner(s) transitions. It’s understandable for an owner to…

We can’t wait for you to experience the cleaner, brighter and more user-friendly feel of our new platform! The site is designed to give you and your company greater visibility. Here are three things you should know: Emails from XPX will now come from my.exitplanningexchange.com—please adjust your email settings! Your new profile can have a…

Offering wealth management services is something all accounting firms should do for all clients that need it. My premise is that everyone needs some sort of financial planning; the scope and depth of the engagement will vary based on complexity, but everyone that is a client of your firm has financial issues and needs. The…

Program produced by XPX New England. Impact of Proposed Tax Increases on Business Owners:  What All Owners Need to Know Three panelists and moderator, Greg Rush discuss proposed increases and examples of how they impact an owner. Moderator: Greg R. Rush Partner Dunn Rush & Co. LLC Greg Rush is a co-founder of Dunn Rush…

Program produced by XPX New England. Getting Comfortable with Virtual Communication: Connecting with Your Clients Better Than Face to Face Get comfortable on screen communicating your brand and pitch in an authentic way with this month’s XPX New England webinar “Getting Comfortable with Virtual Communication” where Clark Merrill of Dale Carnegie will review tips and…

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