Useful Articles
Here you will find a collection of useful articles on a variety
of topics surrounding mergers & acquisitions. If you would
like to submit an article for posting and/or web-linking, please
send an e-mail to:
information@apmaa.com. All articles should be primarily
informational in nature versus business solicitations but members
are encouraged to include their contact information in the article.
The Time To Sell Is...Now (click here)
From: Fortune Small Business/CNN Money.com; August 2006 (weblink).
It’s been said that timing is everything. This article
outlines why the economy and current demographics dictate that now
is an excellent time to explore selling a private business.
Even more important in this article is its overview of staging a
sale, pricing, insight into buyer’s motives and a realistic example
of an actual timetable to complete a transaction.
Selling
Smart When Selling Off (click here)
From: Inc.com; July 2004 (web link). This article talks about
the emotional aspects of selling a business and five key, counter
intuitive ideas for sellers.
Wall Street Courts Main Street (click here)
From: Fortune Small Business/CNN Money.com; August 2006 (weblink).
This article provides an overview of middle-market merger &
acquisition advisory services.
Red Flags
in Choosing a Business Broker (click here)
From: Inc.com; 2001 (web link). Questions to ask when selecting a
business broker—a great starting point for potential Sellers.
