Will Fischtein

Avoid the top mistakes before selling a company, from weak financial reporting to poor buyer screening, and protect value, leverage, and confidentiality.

A sell side advisor for manufacturers protects confidentiality, sharpens valuation, reaches qualified buyers, and drives disciplined execution to close.

Negotiating letters of intent sets the economics, risk, and leverage of a sale. Learn which terms private company owners must secure before diligence.

What is a confidential information memorandum? Learn how this core M&A document protects discretion, frames value, and qualifies serious buyers first.

Strategic buyer vs financial buyer: compare valuation, deal terms, closing certainty, and post-sale fit before selecting a path for your company sale.

Learn the best exit planning strategies to increase value, protect confidentiality, prepare buyers, and improve deal terms before a sale.

Lower middle market deal trends in 2025 show pricing discipline, selective lending, and stronger buyer scrutiny shaping outcomes.

Explore the best exit strategies for founders, from full sales to recapitalizations, with practical guidance on timing, value, control, and risk.

How long does M&A take? Most private company deals take 6-12 months, but timing depends on preparation, buyer quality, diligence, and financing.