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Feb 9, 20233 min read

Adopting M&A as a Strategy

There is a case to be made that mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are not strategies – they’re tactics. However, mid-sized businesses can...

Jan 16, 20232 min read

11 Things Buyers Look for in a Business

Use these 11 points as a checklist to get your business sale-ready for the best possible deal when the time comes. 1. Quality Products /...

Jan 15, 20233 min read

How to Find an International Buyer for your Business

In 2022, we saw increased foreign-buyer interest in South African businesses, with investors favouring South Africa as an alternative...

Nov 23, 20223 min read

The Pitfalls of Going it Alone When Trying to Sell Your Business

Many business owners approach Deal Leaders only after being unsuccessful in selling their businesses independently. The scenarios are all...

Oct 19, 20221 min read

Concluding Deals as a Consortium by Andrew Bahlmann

Reflecting on a conversation I had on Moneyweb with Fifi Peters around the consortium angle on concluding deals, it seems like quite a...

Oct 14, 20223 min read

Selling is not just the time to exit. It's the time for growth.

You may not be looking to exit your business, but are you looking to grow? If so, selling a portion of your business as part of an...