What is strategic value?

Selling a Business 6: When a large corporation buys a small firm with assets or capabilities which it can leverage to solve a serious problem or create large new revenues you have the a strategic sale.


What is a strategic acquisition?

Buying a Business 27: Strategic value comes from assets or capabilities acquired in the purchase which are used in the acquirer to solve problems or generate new revenue.

Small is often better!

Selling a Business 53: When it comes to a strategic sale, often smaller is better.

How do I protect company secrets from a competitor?

Selling a Business 47: You want to sell out to a competitor but you don't want to share secrets in case the deal fails to conclude. What can you do?

How many potential buyers do I need?

Selling a Business 46: The only way you can get a premium on sale is to ensure that you have a number of buyers ready and willing to bid, but how many do you need to ensure a positive outcome?

Should I take an investment to help prepare for sale?

Selling a Business 42: If I have potential but can't fund it, should I take on external investment to help improve the eventual sale value of the business?

How do I increase my strategic value?

Selling a Business 39: Once you have identified a strategic buyer, how do you increase the strategic value?

How can I get closer to the strategic buyer?

Selling a Business 36: If you are seeking a strategic sale of your business, how do you go about developing a relationship with potential strategic buyers?

How does an Earn Out work?

Selling a Business 33: When the seller and buyer cannot agree how to value future potential, they will often agree on an earnout.

You should do a vendor due diligence

Selling a Business 32: Don't let due diligence disrupt your business at the time of sale. Take the initiative and undertake a vendor due diligence to uncover and fix problems early.