Author: Owen Murray

  • The Difference Between a Good Business and a Sellable Business

    The Difference Between a Good Business and a Sellable Business

    Many business owners assume that if their company is performing well, it will naturally be attractive to Buyers. Strong earnings, loyal customers, and a solid reputation should translate into a smooth process and a strong outcome. In practice, the way a business performs for its owner and the way it…

  • Key Takeaways: Buyer Types in Lower Middle Market Business Sales

    Key Takeaways: Buyer Types in Lower Middle Market Business Sales

    Over the course of this series, we have explored four of the most common Buyer profiles found in Lower Middle Market transactions: private equity and family office Buyers, Individual Owner-Operators, Strategic Buyers, and self-funded searchers. Each approaches a business acquisition from a different starting point, and those differences shape how…