Buying Tips

10 Hottest Industries to Buy a Business in Right Now (2015)

10 Hottest Industries to Buy a Business in Right Now (2015) Low risk and positive growth patterns make these 10…

Don’t Start a Business – Buy One.

Don’t Start a Business – Buy One. Buying a business is just one avenue towards a common entrepreneurial goal –…

Crucial Questions to Ask When Buying a Business

Crucial Questions to Ask When Buying a Business Key Questions to ask yourself, professionals and sellers now to secure your…

M&A Due Diligence Checklist: Be Proactive & Prepared

M&A Due Diligence Checklist: Be Proactive & Prepared Due Diligence is a crucial step in the M&A process; this checklist will…

6 Traits of a Successful Business Owner

6 Traits of a Successful Business Owner What does it take to be a successful business owner? Starting and building…

The Pros & Cons of Franchising: Is it Right for You?

The Pros & Cons of Franchising: Is it Right for You? Make sure you do ample research before committing to a…

5 Steps To A Smooth Merger & Acquisition Process

The following is a guest post from our friends at LB&A, a local Charlotte-area accounting firm.

The merger and acquisition process can be a difficult one that requires patience, compromise, attention to detail and some high-level research. It’s a tough process to navigate, from finding a deal to closing a deal.  It’s even more difficult when it’s your business on the line. There are many pieces to the M&A puzzle, but we’ve put together the top five steps you can take to make your merger and acquisition process a smooth one:

Step 1 – Find The Best Deal