Despite ongoing economic uncertainty in 2024, recent data from the National Center for the Middle Market at Ohio State University shows the middle market remains resilient and continues to experience robust growth, offering valuable insights for companies across industries. Some statistics worth noting are: YOY (2023-2024) midyear revenue growth of Read more…
What does a sale process entail? Let’s start with the basics. There are a number of stages to a sale process. The first, and most dreaded by owners, is Due Diligence, which can take anywhere from two to six months. Due Diligence is the collection and review of an exhaustive Read more…
When considering the sale of your business, it’s important to understand the different types of buyers and the unique opportunities each affords. Read on to learn how identifying the right buyer can well position you to maximize your company’s enterprise value and achieve a smooth transition. Buyer types explained There Read more…
Too many sellers go to market without doing the proper clean up ahead of time. Clean up means: having clean accounting records, critical customer and supply contracts in place, legal ownership documented, and operating issues resolved. Too many sellers find themselves stranded, trying to bail out a deal that could Read more…
Maybe you’ve decided that you’re ready to sell your company, and you’ll do whatever it takes to ensure success. We know that you’ve spent your life running your business and made countless personal sacrifices to get to where you are today. C Squared Solutions has been there, too. We know Read more…
Are you ready to sell your company or wondering if now is the right time? Regardless of whether you’re just beginning to think about selling your company or are ready to pull the trigger on a full-blown process, if you haven’t been through a sale before, there are a few Read more…
2024 has been another year of uncertainty in the economy as increased interest rates continue to impact markets. Negative messaging in the Presidential race has not helped. Now is the perfect time for companies to build positive culture messaging through an emphasis of the organization’s core values. Clarity of vision Read more…
If you’ve been keeping up with recent economic news, consumer spending has plateaued, construction companies are laying off workers, and manufacturing plants are running below breakeven volumes. John Deere & Co. just announced they are cutting back production and laying off salaried workers. The Wall Street Journal carries daily stories Read more…
Over the last 15 months, we have seen a substantial change in middle market companies: they are focusing on internal promotion of staff and setting up executive training programs. Companies are finding it is more cost effective to promote from within rather than chase talent in a seller’s market. They Read more…
Near each month’s end, are you able to tell how profitable your company will be? If not, you may not be considering the right variables! Continuous measurement of key business drivers, also known as metrics, is critical in high performing 21st century companies. When the financial statements are published, they Read more…