When starting a business, entrepreneurs must consider a crucial decision: should they build proprietary products or services or rely on existing solutions? While many may opt for the latter, proprietary products and services can be an essential ingredient for creating long-term business value. Here are several reasons why: Unique value proposition Proprietary products or services … Continue reading »
Selling a business can be a complex and challenging process, with many different factors to consider. One of the more critical decisions you’ll need to make is whether to hire a merger and acquisition (M&A) advisor. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of hiring an M&A advisor for selling a business. Expertise and … Continue reading »
As a business owner, there comes a point where you may decide to sell your business. This could be for a variety of reasons, including retirement, wanting to move onto a new project, or needing to cash out on your investment. When it comes to selling your business, there are two main types of buyers … Continue reading »
Clients often undertake extensive research before reaching out to an M&A advisor. Many find information about price and get scared away from hiring these valuable advisors. The truth is that the right advisor offers extensive value, and can greatly increase the total sale price while reducing your stress. Here are four key reasons to hire … Continue reading »
Mergers and acquisitions can be an enticing prospect. They may boost performance and fuel long-term growth. But they also depend on myriad moving parts and endless decisions. Perhaps the complexity of these undertakings is why most fail. No single list of best practices can guarantee success, but the following strategies can certainly improve your odds. … Continue reading »
It’s not too late to make 2019 the year you sell your business. Prices are rising. The market is favorable, and 60% of owners assert they are confident they could get a favorable price if they put their business on the market today. This optimism has fueled a deal-making frenzy. But it has also caused … Continue reading »
There’s still enough time left in 2019 that you might be thinking this is the year to sell your business. The decision itself can be emotionally loaded. Once you make it, you’ll face a pile of other questions, including whether to go it alone or hire an advisor. Many owners make the mistake of assuming … Continue reading »
Fair market value is a deeper way to assess value than a simple valuation. With this approach, the market determines the final value of the business based on what a buyer is willing to pay at any given time. This helps bridge a common gap: the one between what sellers think they deserve, and the … Continue reading »
No owner wants to spend more money than they have to. Perhaps that’s why so many owners ignore the inherent value of M&A advisory firms, opting instead to do it all on their own. That can be a major mistake. The proof is in: M&A advisors increase final sale value, making them a sound investment. … Continue reading »
Recessions are inevitable. Yet at moments when you’re flying high, enjoying soaring sales and massive profits, it’s easy to forget that things always contract. Warning signs are already on the horizon, despite stellar numbers for 2018. The Chinese stock market declined 30% in 2018, and the TSX fell by almost 12%. Nearly half of executives, … Continue reading »
May 17, 2017 – Gauge Capital of Dallas, Texas has partnered with the shareholders and management team of eDynamic Learning ULC (“eDynamic” or the “Company”) and made a strategic investment in the Company. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, eDynamic Learning is a leading provider of online career and elective courses serving … Continue reading »
SVG Capital Group is pleased to announce the successful closing of the sale of Northern Lite Manufacturing to KV Private Equity of Edmonton, Alberta. Since being founded by Mr. Mac Donkin and Mr. Lloyd Gartrell in 1989 Northern Lite has operated as a manufacturer and distributor of high end, recreational campers in Kelowna, BC. The … Continue reading »
SVG Capital Group is proud to announce the successful closing of the sale of Apex Mountain Resort to a group of private investors. SVG Capital Group acted as the financial advisor to the shareholders of Apex. The shareholders of Apex retained SVG Capital Group as its financial intermediary to market the business and manage the … Continue reading »
Throughout the last few years, there has been a lot of commentary in the media on the effect of the baby boomer generation reaching retirement age. Baby boomers with salaried jobs have a relatively simple transition to retirement as long as they have built up sufficient savings; what about those baby boomers who are business … Continue reading »
The sources of capital that are available to you as a business owner and entrepreneur are dependent on the stage of your business and can be affected by everything from your industry to the age of the company. Set out below are a few of the major categories of capital sources that you may have … Continue reading »
A key consideration for a strategic purchaser evaluating an acquisition opportunity is the benefits that can be realized by the purchaser. The first benefits that come to mind are through the acquisition of the profits and cash flows of the business, but other benefits known as synergies have the potential to be realized as well. … Continue reading »
One issue that we encounter on a regular basis when selling a business is the reluctance on the part of a business owner to provide information regarding their business to a prospective buyer. This reluctance is only natural. Private businesses are inherently private. However, a desire to not disclose information simply for privacy’s sake can … Continue reading »
There are several steps involved in selling a business and the process can be fairly lengthy (potentially as long as a year or more) depending upon the readiness of the business for sale, the number of potential buyers, the availability of financing, the seller’s price expectations and the seller’s commitment to the process. Our approach … Continue reading »
There are many factors that determine the right time to sell a business. Certainly external economic factors come into play – the stage of the economic cycle, interest rates, alternative investment options, industry trends, etc. can impact the timing of a successful business sale. Unfortunately, these external factors are beyond your control. What you can … Continue reading »
WELCOME TO OUR BLOG Welcome to the SVG Capital Group blog. As we venture into the world of blogging, we want to encourage you to read our blog and provide us with any comments and/or issues you would like us to address. Please reach us at info@svgcapital.ca – we would be happy to hear from you. … Continue reading »