Looking at a Sale Through the Right Lens
Don’t get trapped in a limited vision I slipped on a pair of prescription sunglasses while driving recently. Immediately it was apparent that something was wrong. My view was blurry and out of balance. My first thought was fog or dirt on the lens. But in fact, one lens had fallen out on the passenger […]
Be Ready When You Are Ready
When a business owner says it’s time to sell, I ask, “How fast do you want to be out?” The answer I hear most is, “Yesterday.” But sellers underestimate how long the process takes. Once we sign our engagement agreement with the business owner, it takes about 9 to 12 months to sell. After that, […]
NH-Based Techinical Manufacturing Company Sold
Hampshire Controls has a bright future with new ownership. The company was recently sold by Diane Rush, owner and president, to Pillar Imaging and its leader Dr. Michael Pilon. Hampshire Controls has a bright future with new ownership It is amazing to meet and work with the owners of small companies producing incredible products. These […]
Manufacturer Sold and New Owner Expands It
BTS served as advisor in the sale of PlasTech Machining Fabrication, Inc. to DelCam Holdings in 2020…the company has grown substantially, doubling employment and adding capacity to boost future production. Business Transition Strategies served as advisor in the sale of PlasTech Machining Fabrication, Inc. to DelCam Holdings in 2020, making the local company part of […]
How M&A Will Respond to Next Recession
The takeaway for business owners: Get back to basics. Don’t worry about hyper growth. De-risk your company as much as possible. The M&A world isn’t quite sure what to expect in the next recession. Private equity players weren’t nearly as dominant through the last market downturns. But today those firms have $1.8 trillion in uncommitted […]
Perception vs Reality with Small Businesses
Sometimes the economic picture on the news seems inconsistent with what is happening for many business owners. Nearly every owner we speak to is out straight. Sometimes the economic picture on the news seems inconsistent with what is happening for many business owners. One of our key sectors for engagement is manufacturing in New England, […]