Why TN Business Owners Should Consider Selling Now
National business media have heralded Tennessee as a top place for conducting commerce of all kinds.


National business media have heralded Tennessee as a top place for conducting commerce of all kinds.















Ralph recently participated in a GF Data® sponsored roundtable in the Atlanta offices of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP.















With every debate and stumping speech, it’s important to home in on the following issues that could make a difference in the merger and acquisition landscape.















As long as there is a lot of capital out there, low interest rates and a relatively decent economy where you can get good ad rates, that will propel the dealmaking forward.















Check these 5 blind spots that could make it tough to sell when a deal comes your way.















Think twice about a right of first refusal if you plan to sell your company – or if there’s a chance you might do so in the future.















Valuations reached record heights last year. Whether these numbers represent a peak in the seller’s market — or a trend that will continue — remains to be seen.















Mental and operational preparations are key to taking advantage of what opportunities may lie ahead. To start, work through this checklist.















Your longest-lasting and most loyal banking clients may leave you, and it has nothing to do with your performance. You guessed it – they’re selling their businesses.















Dust from the recession has settled and an estimated $400 billion in private equity funds alone are chasing down businesses to buy or invest in.















Building a credible ‘story’ is an essential tool for selling or seeking investment funds, and also helps you make quantifiable decisions about your business.















Some entrepreneurs launch a business to bring their talents to bare, to achieve their dream of serving a specific type of client in a specific way, never considering selling their business, but many are acutely aware that their business may someday be worth selling.