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Most of you don’t live in the dealmaking “monkey house” like we do. To help you get acclimated, we crafted these resources for you.

We don’t talk about things we don’t know about. So, all the information included here is in the context of The DVS Group’s dealmaking scope.

That means the dealmaking you’ll be reading about generally addresses companies with these characteristics:
1. Mature (Not start-up’s)
2. Privately-held
3. Small to lower middle market-size (revenue ranging from $1M – $50M)

Beyond the Numbers: Social Impact Investment Banking

Don’t Fear the Acquisition Jump: How Nonprofits Acquire Private Businesses

Who Does My Business Feed? A Look at the Rippling Impact of Small Business in the U.S.

Business Ownership isn’t a Job or an Investment: It’s an Identity

The Ultimate Guide to Business Valuation

The Ultimate Guide to Buyers of Privately-Held Businesses

The Ultimate Guide to Due Diligence

The Ultimate Guide to EBITDA

The Ultimate Guide to Private Equity

Deal Documents 101: An Introduction to the Alphabet Soup of CIMs, NDAs, LOIs, and PSAs

Allocating Risk in a Deal: Representations and Warranties for Buyers and Sellers of Businesses

Letter of Intent: Crafting the First Step to a Successful Acquisition

Opportunity Zones and Opportunity Funds

What is “Closing”? A Dealmaking Timeline from Two Weeks Out to Signing on the Dotted Line

What Is a Tailored M&A Deal Process?

Finding the Right Fit When Buying or Selling a Business

5 Mistakes People Make When Valuing a Business

70-90% of Strategic Acquisitions Fail – Here’s How Corporate Buyers Kill Deals

Is Your Business Ready to Take the Acquisition Journey? Ask These Five Questions

The Best Industry for Your Business Acquisition

Are You Ready to Buy a Business? Six Questions to Ask to Find Out

“Can I Afford to Buy a Business?” Two Frameworks to Help You Answer That Question

Buckle Up! 4 Ways Your Journey to Buy a Business Could Get Derailed

How to Think About Your Deal Using a Foundational Dealmaking Mental Model

Deals and Deal Makers: The “What” and “Who” of Mergers and Acquisitions

How One Business Owner Successfully Sold His Business

The Value of Business Ownership

My Top Tips for Business Owners Considering Selling [Guest Post]

The Most Important Things I Did to Successfully Buy a Business

Three Things You Need to Know About Seller Financing

SBA

Two Insider Tips for Picking a Bank for Your SBA Financing

Side-by-Side Look: SBA Loans Versus Conventional Loans

Small Business Administration: Commonly Used Terms

What to Do If You Get an Unsolicited Offer for Your Business

Who Will (Maybe) Buy Your Business: A Business Owner’s Guide to Potential Buyers

How to Start Strong in Your Business Exit Process

Selling Your Business? The Key Is Preparation

Why You Should Stop “Preparing Your Business For Sale”

How to Overcome Your Four Biggest Fears After Getting an Offer on Your Business

Why M&A Firm Size Matters in Getting Great Deals Done

How to Choose the Right Investment Banker

2018 M&A Update

Nobody’s Dead: The Story of M&A Tombstones

A Day in the Life of an M&A Advisor

Exit Coach Radio

It Starts With Trust

The Buyer’s Perspective

Thinking Bigger Business

Tips for Navigating SBA Financing for Acquisitions

What Are My Options for Selling My Business?

How Do I Buy Another Business?

Axial Middle Market Review

A Driving Trend in Consumer Goods M&A

A Look Into the Consumer Goods Industry in 2017

A Day in the Life of an M&A Advisor

What to Do If You Get an Unsolicited Offer for Your Business

Top 5 Things to Know About Terms and Conditions for SBA Loans

Top 5 Tips for Navigating SBA Financing for Acquisitions