Changes in your life, the economy or now, even a pandemic, can dictate when you sell your business. In this client planning focus, the owner’s family situation dictated the timing of the sale. We received a call from a client who said, “I have to sell my business now!” We’d heard this from them before, …
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A unique opportunity is now available to purchase a Commercial concrete company located in the Halton/Hamilton area which is poised for exponential growth & success. This business was created by an experienced concrete professional and has established relationships in the commercial construction industry. Due to the ongoing high demand, they are currently turning business away, as the owner …
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Your business is likely one of your most valuable assets, but it is also an illiquid one. It will take time to unlock its value and convert it to cash or an asset that you can invest or spend. Preparation and planning ahead are important, so that you are satisfied with the sale price and …
After years working in M&A, it should be noted that in the Small Business sector (we define it as businesses under $10 million in sales), there has been an almost equal number of deals that don’t close, as successful sales and ownership transitions. SME owners are often personally attached to their business and can lose sight of their end …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
We were engaged by the wife of the founder of a company to sell the business several years after her husband had passed away. The wife had no direct experience in the millwright business but fortunately had been involved with the bookkeeping and payroll, so was comfortable keeping the business running short term. Unfortunately, the …