“A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.” — James Dent The beginning of summer always has an impact on the deal-making process. With so many moving parts in a transaction – buyer, seller, banker, attorneys, CPA’s, etc. – […]
Posted by Peter Lehrman on AxialMarket: ************ This article is part of our series onSelling Private Companies. In this post, we review the various techniques a business owner can employ in approaching buyers when selling their company, the pros and cons of the different techinques, and provide some recommendations based on AxialMarket’s observations working with […]
Negotiating strategy that works well in sales and dealmaking: The Best Word in B2B Sales Negotiating is “No” Written by Jim Camp Want to win new clients, negotiate a killer contract, or sell a new service? Invite the other party to say, “No.” Get comfortable hearing “no” and saying “no.” Once you do, you […]
“Responsible Acquisitions Yield Growth” By Janice DiPietro Financial Executive, December 2010 Acquisitions immediately following a downturn generally yield strong returns, yet growing a business in a struggling economy is not only tricky, but could be damaging. Success depends upon an acquisition strategy that balances the need to grow with caution and responsibility. For companies seeking […]