Mergers and Acquisitions

Buying a ready-made business isn't "cheating;" it's the smarter, faster and more sustainable way to win.

Mid-career acquisition entrepreneurs win more and are easier to back than recent business school graduates.

Even if they're not malicious in intent, buyers can potentially impede the founder from achieving the earnout — with no recourse. Here's how to protect yourself.

The sale marks a strategic shift — and is a sign of how fast-food giants are rethinking growth.

Growth isn't only about selling more. The right acquisitions can transform a local company into a national presence if you approach them with discipline, culture and customer trust in mind.

Buying a company is the easy part. The challenge is getting your new team to feel like part of the same firm.

M&A isn't just for Wall Street anymore; it's for Main Street, too.

Most acquisitions fail not because of bad numbers, but because leaders overlook the hidden drivers of value — brand equity, customer trust and frontline relationships.

Here's why entrepreneurs must build their businesses with the end in mind.

Skechers had been a publicly traded company for 26 years.

The company's CEO is "confident" in its success, even as it competes with giants like Nvidia and AMD.

The buyers are private equity firms Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management.

The talent platform space is consolidating, here's what every entrepreneur can learn from its acquisitions.

Acquiring another company is never easy, but the potential it holds is definitely unmatched. The real challenge goes way beyond managing the logistics — it encompasses building something that resonates with people on every level.

Private, client-focused insurance firms matter more than ever in 2025 — here's why.

Use these four strategies to employ a strategic underbid without jeopardizing the deal.

Owning a company is no small feat, especially if it's one you just purchased. Here's how to make the transition easy for you, your employees and your clients.

Focusing on people as a primary component of acquisitions can offer companies a powerful path to growth.

Once you've decided to follow the road of entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), it's time to focus on what your destination should be and what supports can help you get there.

The challenges of strategic and cultural integration during a merger highlight the importance of planning, communication, and leadership.

These five positions are crucial for successfully acquiring a business.