The environmental services market contains services aimed at managing and mitigating environmental impact. The major market sectors include: Waste Management: General waste management includes municipal solid waste and recycling services. Hazardous Waste Disposal: Focuses specifically on managing and disposing of toxic and dangerous substances. Water...
If you are running a tech business and considering selling it, you may be wondering whether to hire a business broker or a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) specialist. Both can help you sell your business, but understanding the difference between the two can make a...
With factors such as accelerated cybersecurity threats and an ever-changing marketplace, we explore how the decline of SVB Financial Group could lead to a surge in M&As within the technology sector....
Tech startups have replaced princes and princesses as fodder for the classic fairytale. In this modern dream-come-true, a tech company grows, builds a reputation, and ultimately makes its founders rich—all while making the world a better place. Fairytales are never quite as simple as they...
Many people assume they know what “fairness opinion” means because they are familiar with the term “fair market value.” Fair market value refers to a price that is reasonable for both a buyer and seller in an open and competitive market. However, a fairness opinion...
Healthcare technology companies, including software, SaaS, and others, continue to be in high demand. Acquisitions and consolidations are being driven by significant technological, regulatory, and social changes. Strategic buyers and private equity firms, with huge amounts of cash to invest, are actively looking for deals. Healthcare...
The managed service provider (MSP) business model has become the standard for delivering IT services. The migration to cloud computing has significantly increased the scope and scalability that MSPs can achieve. These economic considerations have led to a wave of consolidations in the MSP sector,...
Are your customers an asset? They could be a core part of your value to a potential acquirer. But that value is directly related to the strength of your relationship with those customers. Are your customers raving fans? Do they provide you with recurring revenue? Do...
If you’re trying to figure out what your business might be worth, it’s helpful to consider what acquirers are paying for companies like yours these days. A little Internet research will probably reveal that a business like yours trades for a multiple of your pre-tax profit,...
It’s not surprising that most entrepreneurs of start-up companies focus on generating revenue from any viable source. Product revenue, services revenue, or both; whatever is easier to get and helps pay the bills. Once the basics are covered and a company grows beyond startup mode, business...