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How CPAs and Attorneys Boost Referral Networks
Structured partnerships with CPAs and attorneys turn trusted, pre-screened referrals into high-quality, higher-converting leads for business brokers.
Brandon Chicotsky
Feb 311 min read
How to Organize Operational Records for M&A
Organize financial, HR, and IT records, set up a secure VDR, and work with M&A advisors—start three years early to speed due diligence and protect value.
Brandon Chicotsky
Feb 211 min read
Gaming Tech Valuations: Key Metrics
Key metrics for valuing gaming tech: EBITDA multiples, CAC/LTV and payback, gross margins, AI effects, and M&A benchmarks for investors.
Brandon Chicotsky
Feb 110 min read
Behavioral Data in Buyer Targeting: A Guide
How brokers use clicks, downloads, and repeat visits to score and prioritize serious buyers for lower mid-market deals while protecting privacy.
Brandon Chicotsky
Feb 113 min read
Checklist for Hiring Transaction Advisors
Choose advisors with proven deal experience, industry expertise, strict confidentiality, clear fees, and strong buyer networks to protect value.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 3110 min read
How Valuations Impact Family Business Succession
Certified valuations prevent family disputes, optimize taxes with DLOC/DLOM, and clarify buy-sell and retirement plans for smooth family business succession.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 1914 min read
How to Source International Buyers for M&A Deals
Practical steps to find and vet international M&A buyers: set objectives, build profiles, use digital platforms, run due diligence, and engage advisors.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 1821 min read
Economic Cycles and M&A in Private Equity
How economic cycles shape private equity M&A — effects on deal volume, valuations, financing, private credit, and AI-driven mid-market recovery.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 1613 min read
M&A Legal Documentation: What Sellers Must Know
Essential legal checklist for sellers preparing an M&A: corporate records, material contracts, IP, compliance, employment and litigation to avoid delays or price cuts.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 1518 min read
How Family Businesses Attract Private Equity in Energy
Practical steps for family-owned energy companies to prepare finances, governance, and deals that attract private equity while protecting the family legacy.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 1416 min read
How Deal Structure Affects Post-Sale Taxes
Compare asset, stock, 338(h)(10) and F‑reorganizations to see how deal structure changes tax liability and strategies to maximize after-tax proceeds.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 1312 min read
Market Trends vs. Business Readiness in Exit Timing
Don't wait for perfect markets—align market indicators with 12–36 months of exit readiness: clean financials, SOPs, QofE and a strong equity story.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 1212 min read
How Tech Protects Confidentiality in M&A
How CRMs and virtual data rooms prevent M&A leaks with role-based access, encryption, audit trails, and automated workflows to protect deal value.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 1112 min read
LBO Deal Process: Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step LBO guide for mid-market companies covering planning, valuation, financing, due diligence, closing, and post-close integration.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 1015 min read
Ultimate Guide to M&A Dashboard Design
Centralize deal data and track pipelines, valuations, due diligence, and integration with M&A dashboards that speed decisions and cut errors.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 914 min read
How to Assess Vendor Risks in Due Diligence
Step-by-step vendor risk assessment for M&A due diligence: map vendors, rank criticality, verify documentation, and bake findings into deal terms and post-close plans.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 814 min read


Key Retention Strategies for Family Businesses
Clear values, fair pay, career paths and transparent communication keep employees loyal and protect family businesses during leadership transitions.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 718 min read
Ultimate Guide to Private Equity Fundraising
Practical strategies for private equity fundraising in 2026: navigate longer cycles, higher rates and LP consolidation with hybrid capital, AI and private credit.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 615 min read
Top 7 Criteria for Selecting M&A Targets
Use seven criteria—financials, customer concentration, growth, model fit, operations, and culture—to reduce M&A deal risk.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 513 min read
How Private Equity Shapes Mobile Gaming M&A Deals
Analysis of how private equity drives mobile gaming M&A, deal structures, valuation trends, and how studios can prepare with live-ops and SaaS-like metrics.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 415 min read
Lower Mid-Market Buyer Trends 2025
2025 lower mid-market M&A: deal slowdown, tighter financing, AI-influenced buyers, sector focus, and seller tactics like clean financials and seller financing.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 313 min read
Ultimate Guide to Energy Storage M&A Strategies
Energy storage M&A is shifting to mature, operational assets—driven by AI demand, tech advances, tax policy, and private equity, with due diligence and integration deciding winners.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 215 min read
Case Studies: Successful Culture Integration in M&A
Three M&A case studies show how cultural due diligence, leadership alignment, and targeted tactics preserve talent, speed integration, and reach financial goals.
Brandon Chicotsky
Jan 19 min read
Employment Due Diligence Checklist for Buyers
Identify employee risks, hidden liabilities, and retention needs before buying a business with a practical employment due diligence checklist.
Brandon Chicotsky
Dec 3113 min read
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