Alex Shteriev

Alex Shteriev

  • Joined: May 5, 2023
  • Articles: 126

How to Finance a Business Acquisition

When financing a business acquisition, several factors and options are to consider. First, you can finance an acquisition through debt, equity, or a hybrid of the two. Each option has its own benefits and drawbacks, so it’s vital to understand…

Beacon Moves Headquarters to Bay Street

Exciting things are happening at Beacon Mergers and Acquisitions, and we want to share some important news. We are proud to announce that amidst the remarkable growth of our firm, Beacon has moved to a new location as of June…

Determining Industry Attractiveness

As a potential buyer of a business one of the most critical factors that will determine profitability is the industry which one buys into. Regardless of whether a firm is operationally effective or not, in the long run profits are largely determined by the industry structure.

A Closer Look at SWOT Analysis

SWOT is an acronym that stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. It is used to assess the viability of a new business or marketing plan. The analysis is divided between internal (strengths and weaknesses), and external (threats and opportunities). When drafting your SWOT analysis, the most important part is to explain why and how something is the way it is. For example, if your management staff is a strength, explain why and how they excel. For each of these four categories it is important to evaluate your company from a personal standpoint, but also to compare it in respect to your competitors, because that is the best judgment of how you are doing.