FourBridges Insights

Biz Owner Masterclass: Why Partner with an Investment Banker to Sell?

Recently, I was invited to participate in Raymond James’ IBex Institute for Business Owner Excellence Master Class. In the interactive roundtable discussion with business owners, I shared insights on working with a lower market investment banking referral partner when selling your business.

Seller Insights: Michael Tremain of Sovereign's Capital

What does the sale of a business look like from the perspective of a private equity partner? In this less-traditional version of our Seller Insights series, we sat down with Michael Tremain.

FourSight: Private Equity Buyers Were Cautious in Q2

The biggest headline in GF Data’s Q2 report shouldn’t come as a huge surprise: “Private equity buyers continued to tap the brakes in 2Q.” With rising interest rates, inflation on an upward trajectory, ongoing supply chain strains and geopolitical uncertainty, deal volume continued to trend downward in the second quarter of 2022.

Seller Insights: Brent Smith of Southern Lighting Gallery

After 23 years of running Southern Lighting Gallery, owner Brent Smith felt it was time to let someone take the reins and bring the business into the future. He sat down with use to share his experience with selling his business.

Business Owner Summit: Are You Prepared to Sell?

FourBridges was recently invited to participate in a Business Owners Summit where we discussed how business owners should be prepared to sell on a personal level, a business level and a financial planning level before moving forward with a transaction.

Seller Insights: Gary Carlson, North River Physical Therapy

Gary Carlson, former owner of North River Physical Therapy, sat down with us to talk about his business, the sale process, and his continued involvement with the company nearly 10 years after selling.

The Importance of Succession Planning

Selling your business might not be on your radar yet, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t begin preparing for the future. In the past few years, we’ve all learned to expect the unexpected, especially when it comes to your business.

Selling Your Business? When To Go It Alone

Are you ready to hand over the keys to the castle you’ve spent the better part of your business life building? If so, you’ve got a lot to think about.

FourBridges Seller Insights: Joe Buckley of Dixie Labels

In the first installment of our Seller Insights interview series, we sat down with Joe Buckley of Dixie Labels.

Recent Sale of Manufacturing Business Exemplifies M&A Trends in the South

Southern Tool Steel, a privately-owned metal distributor headquartered in Chattanooga, has been acquired by Ryerson (NYSE:RYI).

Atlanta Tech CEO Joins FourBridges Team

Doug Johns will expand the investment banking firm’s industry focus to include technology and telecommunication.

Back to the Business Basics with Creative Coast

When you’re ready to grow your business, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a gray-haired executive or a bright-eyed entrepreneur: there are a few fundamentals that will always hold true.