M&A Advisor Tip: Go ugly early

We have a common saying: “Go ugly early.” When you’re selling a business, put issues on the table right away. Whether you’ve just lost a customer, your backlog isn’t what it was, or you’re operating at capacity—be up front.

Providing clarity around your business flaws serves two purposes. First, it makes the whole process more efficient. If customer concentration is a no-go issue for a buyer, let’s flush them out early before we’ve invested any time or money. Transparency also brings credibility, establishing you and your advisors as honest, ethical people. That goodwill can go a long way in negotiations.

For further information on this topic or to discuss a current M&A need, Al can be reached at 707-781-8580 or alstatz@exitstrategiesgroup.com.

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