The Third of Four Installments in our Series: Managed Service Providers Managed Service Provider companies can be sold for a premium in today’s market.Managed Service Providers (MSPs), sometimes referred to as IT Service Providers, come in all shapes and sizes. In the “Businesses-for-Sale” marketplace, MSPs are generally considered to have less risk and greater growth...
One of the most important skill sets that successful business owners have is the ability to be ready for just about anything. The key to doing this is being agile. Let’s look at what an agile framework looks like, why it matters, and the differences between waiting for perfection and being agile in your business planning. The...
The Second of Four Installments in our Series: Managed Service Providers In our previous blog post titled,Why IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) businesses are being acquired? , we discussed the current market frenzy over cloud-based technologies and the heightened activity with mergers and acquisitions within the Managed Service Provider industry. In this article, we cover...
Private Equity Acquires Managed IT Ensono found its new owner in April 2021, when the private equity mega-group, KKR & Co., signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the worldwide IT services giant. Ensono is based in Downers Grove, Illinois, and the company is widely regarded for providing services to aid clients with IT infrastructure...
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Valuing your business for sale properly is critical before you decide to sell. There are a lot of things to consider. All business owners will consider selling their business one day. And there are a lot of reasons why. As a business owner considering alternatives for transition, you may not have family members ready and...
Becoming a Business Broker or M&A Advisor Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: Do I need a license? A: Yes. Many states, including the State of Minnesota, require a license. Minnesota specifically requires a real estate salesperson license. More info here: How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Minnesota | KapRE.com Minnesota Real Estate Education...
The First of Four Installments in our Series: Managed Service Providers There is an acquisition frenzy over cloud-based technologies in the marketplace today.If you are a business owner in this space, this should interest you. A primary factor is heavy demand for managed services by banks and healthcare in the light of market and regulatory...
Chris Jones, President of Sunbelt Business Advisors and Kirill Graminschi, Associate at Sunbelt Business Advisors discuss topics including: What will you do after you exit your business?Price, terms, taxes – it’s what you NETWhat are your value drivers? Why do similar size companies in the same industry sell for much different prices?Valuation: Purchase price vs....
