What’s the secret of finding the best buyer for your business?

No two businesses are alike. And that’s exactly what makes yours valuable. Your story—built over years of hard work—is what separates you from the competition. It’s […]

I recently spoke at an M&A conference about the role of marketing materials in business sales, emphasizing a crucial yet often overlooked principle: “Going Ugly Early”. […]

First, what is a Search Funder? A Search Funder is an entrepreneur who seeks to acquire and manage an existing business rather than starting one from […]

Over the years, the role of an M&A advisor has been given many titles—broker, investment banker, business broker, and more. But as I sat watching the […]

At Touchstone Advisors, we often see rollover equity as a common component of M&A transactions, especially when the buyer is a private equity (PE) firm. It […]

Buyers of businesses are smart, professional, and goal-oriented. They are crafting their own stories of success and see your achievements as the foundation for their next […]

Selling to Private Equity has several unique advantages, making it an attractive option for many business owners.

Selling your business may be a significant decision that most often requires careful planning and execution.

Selling a business is a complex and often daunting process that often involves numerous moving parts.