MAXIMA takes a look at the lessons we can learn from the story of Jonathan Evans, the CEO of Skyward, the company recently picked up by Verizon wireless.
The best time to sell is when your business is worth buying – not when you’re ready. Don’t keep holding out because you want to wait “one more year”. That’s what happened to Mr. and Mrs. X.
If you find yourself in a position where your customers always insist on speaking with you directly instead of your employees, then you might want to consider shifting your structure so you can improve the value of your business.
Maxima explores 4 reasons why having a majority stake in a small company could be more beneficial than selling off a portion of your business.
For several years there has been a great deal of anticipation surrounding the demographic shift and its effect on the market for SMEs (small and medium enterprises). What impact does
The industry your business is in will usually establish a range of valuation multiples that your business might sell for. Whether you are at the high end or the low
Perhaps instead of “renewable energy,” we should call it “unreliable energy.” The following piece from Climate Discussion Nexus discusses some of the the undeniable problems with wind power: Another reality
Alberta, Keystone, and Impacts on Exports The Biden administration’s politically motivated cancellation of the Keystone XL project was a nasty economic blow to Alberta. Political questions aside, the actual business
Thoughts and background from MAXIMA’s President, David Braun The development of the MAXIMA Divestitures teams over the years enabled me to focus on adding value to meet and exceed client
New Years Resolutions for Growing Your Business f your goal is to build a more valuable company in 2021, here are some New Year’s resolutions to consider: Stop chasing revenue. A
TIP OF THE WEEK – August 18, 2020 Here at MAXIMA our deal activity has been relatively strong during the virus panic, with some clients’ operations only minimally affected by the
Mergers and acquisitions involve a lot of delicate challenges. One of the trickiest parts of selling your business is providing plausible financial projections to a potential buyer. Most buyers will value
Deloitte recently issued its Q3 oil & gas price forecast and commentary. Here some of the key points: Suppliers cut 12 million barrels per day (global oil production is normally
Tip of the Week – April 28, 2020 Alberta businesses are facing incredible challenges right now with the virus panic, the lockdown economy, and the depressed oil price. Other than staying alive and
Tip of the Week The rumours of sharks in Calgary are true. We are all part of the major economic adjustment that’s in progress. Every swing in the market cycle affects business owners
TIP OF THE WEEK – April 7, 2020 With all the announcements about the Canadian government’s economic support during the virus panic, you may be finding it difficult to keep
One of the most intimidating aspects of selling your business can be facing the barrage of questions during the various management presentations you’ll be doing for potential acquirers. Be prepared
(Updated April 23, 2019) There has been a lot of anxiety over the state of the M&A market in Western Canada since 2015. As the business cycle has matured, oil
A successful M&A advisor earns fees primarily on the successful sale of a business. This is generally a percentage of the total transaction value, tailored for the individual project. In
A 2016 study asked CEOs who had recently sold their businesses with the help of an investment banker whether their advisor added value. For a full 100% of respondents, the answer
We have been through the process where an unsolicited buyer shows up on the radar before the Owner begins preparing for the sale of his business. We have learned to
MAXIMA’s David Braun recently spoke with Alberta Venture about the scenario where owners keep a share of equity when selling their companies. This can be an attractive transaction outcome for
The best companies never rely on the boss to do the selling. Who does most of the selling in your business? Many business owners would reply, “I do.” There is
Diversification is a sound financial planning strategy, but does it work for building a company? My wife wanted to buy a new blender recently, because she burned out the motor
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