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 prepare a business for sale in 9 steps
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn the steps required to prepare a business for sale Understand how to prioritize your work on …
A guide to increase your company’s valuation through online presence
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Understand why online marketing can increase your valuation Understand the various elements of an online presence and …
When selling my company, how do I tell my story?
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS When selling your company, learn how to tell your story Understand the three core purposes of your “book” …
Sale planning in the face of President Biden’s capital gains tax increase proposal
The Wall Street Journal reported last week that President Biden plans to propose an increase in the capital gains tax …
The use of debt in private equity deals – why it matters to a business owner
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Understand the relationship between increased debt financing and slower growth Learn how to analyze the impact of …
What is “certainty of close” and why is it important?
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Understand the potential pitfalls of engaging with an unsolicited buyer for you business Learn the importance of …
What happens to my team when I sell my company?
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn how most buyers view the team members of a target acquisition Understand the key ways you can protect your team …
Key value drivers for consumer products businesses
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Understand why investors like consumer products companies Learn which specific factors make consumer products companies more valuable …
Key value drivers for software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) businesses
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Understand why SaaS companies earn higher valuations than project-oriented companies Learn which specific factors make SaaS companies …
Merger v. acquisition: what is the difference?
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn the difference between a merger and an acquisition Learn how acquisitions are structured by private equity …
Growth through acquisitions: 9 key factors to consider
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Use ROI analysis to determine whether organic growth or acquisition growth is the right strategy for your …
7 things you can do to increase your company’s value
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn what makes a company valuable Identify different strategies your company can deploy today to increase company …
How your balance sheet can kill your deal – understanding working capital
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Understand how working capital is calculated Learn why buyers pay close attention to working capital Learn how …
Financial controls – 16 best practices for business owners
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn about financial controls Learn why financial controls are important to overall company value Understand best practices …
Scalability and business valuation
KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn why buyers like scalable businesses Understand the factors that determine a company’s ability to scale Learn the pros and …