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2023- A Tsunami of Business Exits Predicted!
Expectations for 2023: According to the CFIB Jan 10, 2023, 75% of all small and mid-market business owners are currently …
M&A Club Presentation: Closing the Gap& Market Update
November 2022 M&A Club Presentation
new opportunity: compressed air & vacuum distributor and service
A unique opportunity is now available to purchase a company that has been a leading Compressed Air and Industrial Vacuum …
New opportunity: Successful Pool & Spa Retail Service
A unique opportunity is now available to purchase a 22-year-old pool and spa retail, service, and distribution business in SW …
Tips Before you sell: Real Estate
I’ve been working with a number of clients recently that own the real estate used by the business. These specific …
Vlog #2: M&A Market Trends
Activity in the M&A market has been very strong post COVID due to pent-up demand and significant sidelined capital needing …

Current Market Update
Businesses that operated successfully during the COVID-19 shutdowns have experienced the best stress test possible and are considered ideal acquisition targets going forward. Successful operation throughout the 2020 lockdowns is a testament to the industry and management of these businesses and is certainly something to be applauded. Essential businesses that survived through the lockdowns will

TESTIMONIAL: Success Amidst Challenges
Summit Ridge Capital worked with April Harbottle to facilitate the addition of a new business into our growing portfolio. April was engaged by the Sellers of the business, but worked closely with us as well, to understand and resolve many of the challenges that arose and we eventually achieved a win-win outcome for all. Given

Business Transition Q & A with Hamilton Economic Development
On February 3, 2021, Transition Architects joined The City Of Hamilton, Elizabeth Long (Long Mangalji), and Agnes Lan (Change Connect) in a panel discussion on the topic of business transition. Click the video below to watch:

Transition Architects Update
Transition Architects has rebranded and realigned with new partners & associates and is now positioned to expand their services helping business owners determine and implement their transition strategies! Transition Architects has also partnered with Blair Blanchard Stapleton Limited (BBS), a premier commercial real estate brokerage firm centered in Hamilton, for clients that are ready to “Go

Business Strategic Search Success
I was approached by a well-known buyer recently to see if I was aware of any businesses for sale in a specific skilled trade sector. Throughout my network, I was aware of a mature business owner that was trying to determine the appropriate transition option for him but had not formally committed to listing his

Uncertain Succession = Strategic Partners
Transition Architects has been working with a mature client with a successful business in the trades. His adult son has been involved with the business for many years and the owner considered his succession as one of his possible transition/retirement options. However, while his son is interested and has strong trade/ operational skills, he doesn’t
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