In the current market of business sales and acquisitions, private equity groups (PEGs) are some of the most active buyers of mid-market companies. They are placing a growing emphasis on what is commonly known as “industry roll-ups” – a strategic merging of...
The past few years have tested the resilience of small business owners, who have had to grapple with challenges ranging from a global pandemic to labor shortages and most recently, inflation. As we begin 2024, Southwest Florida business owners are faced with a pivotal...
With a new year just around the corner, many small business owners are looking for last-minute year-end tax maneuvers. While developing a sound tax strategy should begin with meeting with your accountant or tax-advisor, there are some basic moves you can make to help...
Investing in an existing business is a great way to become an entrepreneur and reap the benefit of immediate profit without having to start something from scratch. When you start a new business, there are a lot of growing pains that you have to endure before you start...
For anyone who dreams of becoming a business owner, there are two primary options: buy an existing business or start one from scratch. Buying a successful, proven business has some clear benefits over starting from the ground up. These include having an established...
Starting a new business can be very exciting, and for many people it is a lifetime dream. Unfortunately, it can also be daunting, time consuming, expensive and a very risky endeavor. The reality is that 20% of all businesses fail within their first year, and 50%...