How Did The Recent Interest Rate Increase Impact The M&A Market?
You might think that a Federal Reserve interest rate increase of one-fourth of a percentage point isn’t a significant movement, yet the implied message is what means the most for the mergers & acquisitions market. Over the past eight years, the Federal Reserve interest rate charged for overnight deposits, commonly referred to as the discount […]
How Did The Recent Interest Rate Increase Impact The M&A Market?
You might think that a Federal Reserve interest rate increase of one-fourth of a percentage point isn’t a significant movement, yet the implied message is what means the most for the mergers & acquisitions market. Over the past eight years, the Federal Reserve interest rate charged for overnight deposits, commonly referred to as the discount […]
Why do Business Owners Sell?
Deciding to sell a business can be agonizing Recognizing that only about four in ten businesses listed for sale actually sell, we need to understand that a large portion of the seller population may have waited too long to begin the succession process. There are some owners that simply decide they are ready to move on, […]
Improve Cash Flow And Build Business Value
These tips are easy to implement and make a big difference in your business value… Tip 1: Incentivize key employees to increase cash flow over baseline. Use WIIFM (What’s In It For Me?) to align your cash flow goals with employee behavior. Let’s say you want to reduce your product’s material costs or increase your […]
Learn From Other Owners When Preparing For Business Transition- Example 3
Business Liquidation may sound like the opposite of Business Transition – but sometimes it’s the Smartest Option St. Louis area owners are learning the essential themes of planning and timing…sometimes the hard way. Metro has conversations with those ready to sell, planning to sell, and occasionally with owners who must reach the emotional understanding that […]
Pre-Engagement Checklist for Owners
This Owner Checklist is the starting point so we can help you Sell your Business We aren’t like a lot of business brokers…Metro’s process revolves around collaborating with owners to learn the unique ins and outs of your business. Before listing your business for sale, providing a valuation, or helping you with succession planning, we’ll need to […]
Learn from Other Owners’ Examples (Positive & Negative) when Preparing for Business Transition – Example 2
Business Transition Planning ensures Options St. Louis area owners are learning the essential themes of planning and timing…sometimes the hard way. Metro has conversations with those ready to sell, planning to sell, and occasionally with owners who must reach the emotional understanding that their life’s work will not sell for an amount greater than the liquidation […]
Learn from Other Owners’ Examples (Positive & Negative) when Preparing for Business Transition – Example 2
Business Transition Planning ensures Options St. Louis area owners are learning the essential themes of planning and timing…sometimes the hard way. Metro has conversations with those ready to sell, planning to sell, and occasionally with owners who must reach the emotional understanding that their life’s work will not sell for an amount greater than the liquidation […]
Vacation is a perfect time to make sure your business isn’t too owner-centric
A fun test to see if your business is owner-centric Business owners are workaholics – that’s not a news flash. But even business owners need time to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and get a fresh perspective. AND, businesses need to be able to operate successfully without the boss’ constant presence. Businesses that are […]
Vacation is a perfect time to make sure your business isn't too owner-centric
A fun test to see if your business is owner-centric Business owners are workaholics – that’s not a news flash. But even business owners need time to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and get a fresh perspective. AND, businesses need to be able to operate successfully without the boss’ constant presence. Businesses that are […]