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July 25, 2024
Align Your Values To Your Exit Plan
Golterman and Sabo's Herb Golterman on the importance of aligning your values to your exit plan....
By Adam Burroughs
July 25, 2024
Internal Transparency, Communication, Central To M&A Strategy
rEvolution's Tony Lorenz on how internal transparency and communication are central to their M&A strategy....
By Adam Burroughs
July 25, 2024
From Rocky Start To Wildly Successful Sale
Former Birko Corporation CEO Mark Swanson on the company turnaround that led to a successful sale....
By Adam Burroughs
July 25, 2024
Ready To Sell? Know What's Next.
Marsh Creek Advisors' John Marsh offers a readiness checklist for those considering the sale of their business. ...
By Adam Burroughs
July 25, 2024
Columbus Deal Activity: The Unpredictable Yet Significant Variable Of Deal Fatigue
MelCap Partners' Mike Kostandaras talks about the phenomenon, highlights deal numbers for the market and spotlights notable Columbus deals. ...
By Mike Kostandaras
July 18, 2024
Know You Seller's Motivations For Selling
American Roller's Dan Cahalane on the often-overlooked mental aspect of selling a business and how that affects a deal....
By Adam Burroughs
July 18, 2024
Longer Buy/Sell Timelines Are Introducing Novel Challenges
Lead Capital Partners’ Pryor Smartt on how higher interest rates have affected seller, buyer timelines....
By Adam Burroughs
July 18, 2024
Seller Inexperience Can Ripple Through A Deal
Bernatello's Foods' Jayme Woehl on the impact inexperienced sellers have on a deal....
By Adam Burroughs
July 18, 2024
Lessons Learned From Selling His And His Dad's Companies
Blydan Steel's Jonathan Sherrill on what he learned through selling two businesses. ...
By Adam Burroughs
July 18, 2024
How A Conversation About AI Led To A Decision To Merge
Apple Growth Partners' Chuck Mullen and Jeff Brooks on the realization that ultimately led to his firm's merger with Eide Bailly....
By Adam Burroughs
July 16, 2024
Airmatic Compressor Systems Acquires Cleveland Compressor
Airmatic Compressor Systems acquired Cleveland Compressor Service....
By SBN Staff
July 11, 2024
Planning Ahead Makes A Process Smooth
365 Retail Markets' Brittany Westerman on the steps the company takes very early in a process to make a transaction go smoothly....
By Adam Burroughs
July 11, 2024
Finding A Buyer With A Culture Connection
VES LLC's Bryan LeBaron on his thought process when choosing a buyer....
By Adam Burroughs
July 11, 2024
For Some, Cybersecurity Isn’t a Top-Of-Mind Risk
New Resources Consulting’s Mark Grosskopf on how cybersecurity factors into his acquisitions....
By Adam Burroughs
July 11, 2024
Buyer Insights Offer Sellers Tips On Deal Prep
Renovus Capital Partner's Atif Gilani offers insight into how they choose their investment targets and how sellers can make their company more attractive to buyers. ...
By Adam Burroughs
July 11, 2024
Post-Capital-Raise Board Dynamics
Jason Wolfe of Wolfe LLC, Meredith Meyer Grelli of the Tepper School Of Business Carnegie Mellon, Free Market Health's Joe Cardosi and moderator Patrick Colletti of Net Health and CoSage delve into the essential steps for getting your management team board-ready, and explore the art of CEO leadership in the boardroom....
By SBN Staff
July 11, 2024
MPE Partners Makes Strategic Investment in Allor-Plesh Manufacturing
MPE Partners of Cleveland is making a strategic investment in Bar Holdings....
By SBN Staff
July 2, 2024
Creating Value Before A Sale
Bradford Soap International former CEO Stuart Benton on how the shift he implemented in the company created value in preparation for a sale....
By Adam Burroughs
July 2, 2024
Getting Creative To Take Care Of People In A Deal
3 Men Movers' Jacky Fischer on how she's prioritizing taking care of her people when it comes time to sell her business....
By Adam Burroughs
July 2, 2024
Ansira Acquires BrandMuscle
Ansira Partners Inc., acquired BrandMuscle....
By SBN Staff
June 27, 2024
Team, Family Drive Selling Decision
ScrapSource's Larry Olschwanger on his motivations for selling....
By Adam Burroughs
June 27, 2024
Transparency Is A Critical Element In A Deal Process
LCG Advisors' Jay Clark on the importance of transparency in a process....
By Adam Burroughs
June 27, 2024
Introducing Family Into A Business
David Mason of David Mason + Associates on the process of introducing family into his business....
By Adam Burroughs
June 27, 2024
This Seller’s Checklist Starts With Culture Fit
Sophisticated Systems’ Dwight Smith on what he looked for as he prepared to sell his business....
By Adam Burroughs
June 26, 2024
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Acquires NSL Analytical Services
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners has acquired NSL Analytical Services Inc....
By SBN Staff
June 20, 2024
Driving Growth: Northeast Ohio's Destination Potential
In this roundtable discussion led by First National Bank's Boyd Pethel, David Gilbert from the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission and Destination Cleveland, Greg Harris from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Brian Zimmerman from the Cleveland Metroparks highlight how their collaborative efforts drive economic growth and position the region as a must-visit destination....
By SBN Staff
June 20, 2024
How Financial Realities Are Affecting M&A Math
Keystone Capital's Bill Sommerschield on how financial realities are affecting M&A math....
By Adam Burroughs
June 20, 2024
Getting Deals Done Regardless Of Interest Rates
American Environmental Partners Brad Domitrovitsch on how he gets deals done despite interest rates. ...
By Adam Burroughs
June 20, 2024
Virtual Technologies Group Acquires Quotient
Virtual Technologies Group, through strategic capital from Jacmel Partners, acquired Quotient....
By SBN Staff
June 19, 2024
Transtar Buys PPi Automotive
Cleveland-based Transtar Holding Co. has acquired PPi Automotive, a family-owned and -operated automotive parts wholesale distributor in Pittsburgh. T...
By SBN Staff
June 18, 2024
Beachwood Buying Fairmount Temple Property
The City of Beachwood has agreed to buy the Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple property at 23737 Fairmount Blvd. for $8 million....
By SBN Staff
June 14, 2024
How Capital Realities Are Shaping M&A Outlook
Bank of America's José Tavarez leads a conversation with Revel's Frank Reig, ChargeLab's Shaun Stewart and Bank of America's Shawn Hoyer on what dealmakers can expect for the remainder of 2024 and beyond....
By Adam Burroughs
June 13, 2024
Announcing Cleveland's Smart Business Dealmaker Award Winners and 2024 Dealmakers Hall of Fame Class
Read about the Dealmakers of the Year we honored this year and check out the accomplishments of our Hall of Famers....
By SBN Staff
June 13, 2024
Using Deals To Get Outside Their Comfort Zone
SPS Commerce's John Strenger on how the company is entering adjacencies through M&A....
By Adam Burroughs
June 6, 2024
Announcing New York's Smart Business Dealmaker Award Winners and 2024 Dealmakers Hall of Fame Class
Celebrating the accomplishments of the 2024 New York Dealmaker Award Winners and Hall of Fame class....
By SBN Staff
June 5, 2024
How Listening To The Pros Made Selling Smooth For Nyquist Inc.
Nyquist Inc.'s George Nyquist on the importance of professional advice for business owners....
By Adam Burroughs
June 5, 2024
Eagle Park Brewing Is Learning On The Grow
Eagle Park Brewing Company's Max Borgardt on how he's handled his company's exponential growth....
By Adam Burroughs
June 5, 2024
An Unexpected Sale
Samtan Engineering Corp.'s Jon Petromelis on how he worked through the unanticipated sale of the business....
By Adam Burroughs
June 3, 2024
Interim CFOs: Building Bridges Across the PE and PortCo Divide
SeatonHill's Gayle Anderson on using interim CFOs to bridge the divide between PE and PortCo during the transitional phase to provide expertise and leadership....
By Gayle Anderson
May 31, 2024
Edible Brands' Founding, Flourishing and Future
Edible Brands' Tariq Farid and Somia Farid Silber on rebranding, expanding, and plotting the company’s future....
By SBN Staff
May 30, 2024
Navigating Family Business Growth
Strother Enterprises' Natasha Strother-Lassiter on the progression of her family business and the growth options they're considering for the future....
By Adam Burroughs
May 30, 2024
Patience, Relationship Building, Help Today's Buyers
Serent Capital's Kellie Kucik on the state of buying, and how relationship building is helping to get deals across the finish line...
By Adam Burroughs
May 22, 2024
What Jeff Kropholler Wishes He Knew Before Selling His Business
Quantum Health Benefits Jeff Kropholler on his experience selling a business....
By Adam Burroughs
May 22, 2024
People Shouldn't Be An Afterthought In Your Deal
CMA Global Inc.'s Dana Borchert, Ph.D. on the importance of considering people in M&A deals....
By Adam Burroughs
May 22, 2024
Columbus Deal Activity: Navigating M&A turbulence amid economic and political uncertainty
MelCap Partners' Andrew J. Chalhoub talks about M&A trends, and highlights notable local deals, in this month's Columbus Deal Activity....
By Andrew J. Chalhoub
May 17, 2024
Announcing Atlanta's Smart Business Network Dealmaker Award Winners and 2024 Dealmakers Hall of Fame Class!
Read about the Dealmakers of the Year we honored this year and check out the accomplishments of our Hall of Famers....
By Adam Burroughs
May 16, 2024
When Integrating After A Deal, Be Quick
Caliber Midstream Company's Joseph Mills on the importance of speed and honesty in post-deal integration...
By Adam Burroughs
May 16, 2024
It Takes A Team To Sell A Company
Gateway Dealer Network's John Hopper on what he found important after selling twice in four years. ...
By Adam Burroughs
