The CGK blog on selling, buying, and valuing privately-held businesses.
Commentary from the senior named principals who actually close the engagements.
The CGK blog is where senior CGK principals publish working analysis on what is moving the market for privately-held companies in the High Main Street and lower-middle-market bands. Topics rotate across selling a business, buying a business, business valuations, M&A structuring, financing, tax, regulatory shifts, and the macro and policy backdrop reshaping the buyer pool. Read what you need, then submit a confidential profile if you want a senior principal to weigh in on your specific situation.
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Recent commentary from the CGK team.
Every post below is authored or reviewed by a senior CGK principal. Topics span selling a business, buying a business, business valuations, M&A structure, financing, tax, and the macro backdrop. Use the pagination at the bottom of the grid to browse the full archive.
Marketing Your Business for Sale: Reaching the Right Buyers and Maintaining Confidentiality
The Valuation Process Explained: Income-Based vs. Asset-Based Valuations
Preparing Your Business for Sale: Key Strategies to Maximize Value
Introduction to the 2024 Business Sale Landscape: Why This Year is Key for Selling Your Business
Navigating the Business Sale Landscape in 2024: Key Insights for Success
Why Choose CGK to be Your Business Broker
Need a Business Valuation? A Comprehensive Guide for Small Business Owners
Time to Sell Your Business: Strategic Timing for Business Owners
Expert Business Broker: Keys to Maximizing Your Business Sale Value
Mastering Business Valuation: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Can I Sell a Business That’s Not Generating a Profit?
Select a Business Broker With These 4 Questions
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