If you plan on buying or selling a business, remember that a strong social network and online presence is an important aspect of a company’s goodwill, and, ultimately, increases the brand and business value. As digital transformation is accelerating throughout…

Selling your business is similar to a corporate employee cashing out their pension. It is the monetary reward for your lifetime of hard work and dedication that will ensure you move comfortably into your retirement years. However, many business owners that are preparing to cash out and move on discover that they are the business, and without them there would be considerable difficulty in running the company moving forward. If you are wondering whether you and your business are the same entity, consider this hypothetical situation: if tomorrow you completely removed yourself from your role within the company, would the business still be able to function? If the answer to this question is no, then there are a number of steps you can incorporate into your exit planning strategy that will help you sell your company when you are ready to exit the business.

With skyrocketing online demand, it’s no surprise that Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and Amazon Retail companies are becoming the new favorites among buyers and investors within the M&A industry.  In 2020 alone, over 50% of units sold on Amazon were…

Considering the various mechanisms at play for a going private transaction can be a complex task; even more so when deciding on the right offer price. Although negotiations, initial valuation, and market conditions all come into play when deciding on…

Can a Go Private Transaction be Beneficial? Public companies are companies that are listed on a regulated securities exchange marketplace. In Canada, public companies trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange or the TSX Venture exchange. In order to remain listed,…

2020 exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains due to widespread disruptions from the pandemic and from geopolitical rifts like Brexit and the U.S. China trade war.  Historically, several businesses across multiple sectors in Canada and the United States have procured…

Made in Canada: Manufacturing Sector Overview The manufacturing sector consists of companies upstream of supply chains; transforming raw inputs into new products through mechanical, physical, or chemical processes. As of October 2020, the sector contributes 9.73% to the total GDP…

What is a distressed company? Distressed companies are firms that have fallen on particularly difficult times and are now in dire need of liquidity. These are companies that cannot remain solvent by continued operations alone so must look for immediate…