PE as a Primary Strategic Partner: The Changing Role of Private Equity in the Middle Markets
To outperform competitors and successfully vie against strategic buyers for quality assets, mid-market-focused private equity firms are...
The Investor Sniff Test: A Checklist
Every investor has a list of qualifying questions they ask when introduced to a CEO or business owner for the first time. It goes without...
The Three Qualities of a Capital Worthy CEO
What makes a great CEO? It’s a question that has many different answers to many different people. For a CEO who is looking to raise...
How Private Equity Helps Companies Get Strategic
Although US targeted M&A volume has surpassed $1 trillion in the first half of 2015, it’s still a seller’s market. To stand out in the...
The Value Triangle: A Balanced Approach to Building a More Valuable Business
For many entrepreneurs and business owners, business assets comprise the vast majority of their net worth. Protecting the value of these...
What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You... The Tortoise or the Hare? (fast mone
Hare Entrepreneurs Hare entrepreneurs tend to prefer equity financing, whether it’s from VCs, private equity, or other sources. Their...
Evaluating a Management Team Through the Investor's Eye
Every growing business needs a strong management team in place to help it accomplish its goals. Particularly when it comes to a business...
The Difference Between Working Capital and Cash
While busy operating a business, it’s easy to simplify the complex issues that loom in the background. One example of an area where many...
Why EBITDA is Not Cash Flow
There is a misconception in corporate finance that EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation, and Amortization) is synonymous with...
Buy or Build? 5 Ways Add-Ons Boost ROI
There comes a time in the life cycle of every company when a path for growth must be set forth. While there are many broad ways to...
