After months — sometimes years — of preparation, negotiation, and due diligence, everything comes down to a single moment: closing day. It’s the day you officially sell your business. The day your hard work becomes …
If you’ve ever been in the middle of selling your business and suddenly… nothing happens — no emails, no updates, no calls — you’ve experienced the dreaded M&A quiet period. It’s one of the most …
When founders decide to sell their business, they often ask: “How does this process actually unfold?” The answer is found in the M&A deal timeline — the structured series of steps that move a company …
When a buyer expresses serious interest in acquiring your company, they’ve already seen your numbers, reviewed your marketing materials, and signed an NDA. But there’s one critical milestone before the deal truly advances — the …
If you’ve ever wondered how long it takes to sell a business, the honest answer is: longer than you think — and exactly as long as it needs to. For most founders, the M&A process …
Due diligence is the moment when selling your business moves from exciting to intense. If the Letter of Intent (LOI) is the handshake, due diligence is the X-ray, the MRI, and the stress test of …
After weeks of buyer meetings and negotiations, one document stands between interest and execution — the Letter of Intent (LOI). The LOI is often misunderstood by founders. It’s not the final agreement, but it’s far …
After months of preparation — cleaning up financials, documenting processes, and building your data room — your business is finally ready to meet potential buyers. This marks the beginning of the buyer outreach stage, one …
Every successful business sale follows a journey — a structured process known as the M&A lifecycle. From the moment a buyer expresses interest to the day your company is fully integrated under new ownership, each …