Class VI Blog
Insights on what we’re thinking about, how we’re thinking about it, and how you can use it as you consider your next growth milestone, a business sale, or anything else along your entrepreneurial journey.
How to Future-Proof Your Business: Strategies for Long-Term Success
After the last few market disruptions, you probably weren’t the only one asking the internet, “How to future-proof my business?” …
Examples of Successful Business Growth Strategies: Lessons from SaaS
Key insights Today, SaaS companies face both immense opportunity and mounting pressure to grow efficiently. As the market is projected …
Managing Business Financials: Preparing for Growth and Sale
Key insights It’s 8 a.m. Do you know where your money is? Solid business financial management is essential for business …
The Entrepreneur’s Next Investment: Vitality, Well-Being & a Redefined Life Portfolio
How health, wellness, and relationships become the new growth metrics after a company transition For most entrepreneurs, building a business …
What Are the Tax Implications of Selling Business Assets?
Key insights Selling a business is a major taxable event. Whether you’re offloading a few assets or winding down the …
How to Give Equity to Your Team: A Guide for Business Owners
Key insights Business owners often ask how to give equity to their team in a way that drives value without …
The Next 20 Years
To commemorate Class VI’s 20th year, we’ve been revisiting some highlights from the last two decades. But with this writing, …
What the OBBBA Means for M&A
On July 4, 2025, the president signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. This tax and spending …
2025 Update: The State of M&A at Midyear
Q2 is in the rearview mirror—where has the time gone? Class VI has certainly stayed busy! As we take stock …
What Do Buyers Look for in Due Diligence? Avoiding Red Flags
Be diligent—identify possible red flags well in advance of due diligence! When preparing to sell your business, it helps to …
The Entrepreneur’s Next Chapter: Strategically Transitioning Family Wealth
For entrepreneurs, selling a business is often the pinnacle of a career. It’s a moment of achievement and transition. After …
How to Streamline Business Operations: A Guide to Increasing Efficiency
Key insights For business owners considering selling your company within the next five years, improving operational efficiency may be the …
How to Create a Management Succession Plan: A Roadmap for Small Business Owners
Key insights Management succession planning is a critical component of long-term business strategy, especially for owners within five years of …
How to Pick an Investment Bank for Family-Owned Businesses in Denver
Key takeaways Not every family wants to keep the business through the generations—and that’s okay! Choosing an investment bank for …
How to Prepare for M&A Due Diligence: A Seller’s Checklist
Key insights Preparing for M&A due diligence is a critical step if you’re considering selling your business in the next …