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 fix cash flow management problems

KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Identify key drivers of cash flow on both your income statement and balance sheet  Understand how each …

When to sell your company

KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn how to optimize the timing of the sale of your company by looking at personal, business …

Selling to private equity – what to expect

KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn how private equity firms structure their deals and how this can help and harm you as an …

When to hire an investment banker and what to look for

KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn why an investment banker will be worth the fees  When planning a sale of your company, learn when …

How much is my business worth?

KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn the different reasons a business owner may need to determine their company’s worth and how it …

How to Sell Your Company: A Guide for Business Owners

How to sell your company: A guide for business owners

A guide for how to sell your business that doesn’t require an MBA. Learn the basics of the M&A process, who buys businesses, and how to make sure your deal gets done.

4 common M&A Myths

Learn more about the most common M&A myths we’ve heard from our clients and how you should think about them.

Business owner dependence: The risk hidden in most middle-market businesses

KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn about how business owner dependency can hurt your company’s valuation or kill a deal altogether Determine …

How business risk impacts valuation

KEY ARTICLE TAKEAWAYS Learn how buyers value target businesses Understand how a buyer’s perceived risk within a business can impact …