ASA Ventures Group Newsletter
Top 6 M&A Questions Business Owners Ask on Initial Calls with ASA Ventures
Photo Credit: Andrea De Santis As a sell-side (meaning we only represent business owners) M&A advisor, ASA meets with many business owners,...
Why Selling Your Business Isn’t Like Selling Your House: 4 M&A Misconceptions
Beyond the Handshake: Debunking 4 Common M&A Misconceptions A few years ago, I met two brothers—business owners aged 68 and 71—who came to me...
Vital Owner Considerations When Selling Your Company or Bringing on a Growth Partner: Emotional (part 3 of 3)
We started off this series discussing the financial & valuation challenges (part 1 of 3) that can arise from undergoing an M&A transaction....
Vital Owner Considerations When Selling Your Company or Bringing on a Growth Partner: Operational (part 2 of 3)
In part 1 of this series, we covered the financial & valuation challenges that a business owner can face when selling or finding an investor for...
Vital Owner Considerations When Selling Your Company or Bringing on a Growth Partner: Financial (part 1 of 3)
Business owners face a complex and often emotional journey when looking to sell or find an investor for their business. There is no, “one size fits...
Effective Succession Planning: It Isn’t About Leaving your Business; it’s About Securing its Future
Many business owners delay succession planning, often because they're focused on the day-to-day operations. However, a well-thought-out plan isn't...
Healthcare Business Owners: Leveraging Strategic Capital to Weather Uncertainty & Stay Technologically Relevant
It's a challenging time for many in healthcare. You're seeing increased demand and patient volume, which is great for revenue, but it's being offset...
Navigating M&A: A Different Approach
Time in the Market > Timing the Market Instead of trying to time the market, focus on your business's performance. A strong business will always...
Unlocking Capital for Growth: A Time-Tested Approach for Business Owners 💡
With interest rates still high, is your business growth being stunted by a lack of accessible capital? Many owners are discovering that bringing in...
Thinking of Selling Your Healthcare Business? Investors Today Want More Than Just Numbers
What acquirers looked for in 2020 isn’t what they want now. If you're preparing for an exit or seeking growth capital in 2025, here's how the game...
The Healthcare M&A Market in 2024
Authors: Jim Audette and Bill Schloth M&A in healthcare has been changing since the 2020 COVID landscape. Healthcare delivery shifted to...
Unlocking the Keys to a Successful Acquisition: Beyond the Numbers
In the world of business acquisitions, it's easy to get caught up in the numbers—valuation, revenue, profit margins. However, high level acquirers...