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Posts tagged M&A Advice

How Deal Structure Affects What You Actually Get Paid

The structure of your deal, not just the price, determines how much you really walk away with. This guide explains key components like earnouts, seller notes, and working capital, helping business owners plan for real outcomes, not just headline numbers.

Considering a Sale, Succession & ExitJason MerrithewMay 13, 2025M&A Advice, M&A Process, Business Valuation, Deal Structures, Exit Planning, Business Owner Advice, Selling a Business

5 Drivers of Business Value (That Owners Can Actually Influence)

What’s your business worth? More importantly, what can you do to make it worth more? This article breaks down five key drivers that influence how buyers view (and value) your company.

Considering a SaleJason MerrithewMay 13, 2025Business Valuation, Exit Planning, Selling a Business, M&A Advice, EBITDA Multiples, Value Drivers

What I Wish I Knew After Selling

Selling your business is a milestone, but leaving it can feel like losing a part of yourself. In this reflection, I share what surprised me most after our sale, what I wish I’d done differently, and why preparing for life after the deal is just as important as the deal itself.

Family Business, Succession & ExitJason MerrithewMay 12, 2025M&A Advisory, Selling a Business, Family Business, Owner Transition, M&A Advice, Succession Planning, Identity, Exit Planning, Founder Advice

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