The PEO Revolution

By Emily Kuznik | November 20, 2024
The PEO Revolution

Industry Growth and Opportunities The PEO industry is evolving rapidly, with revenues projected to increase steadily by 8-12% annually, driven by a mix of technological innovation and market demand. By…

Top 10 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Selling Their Company | Part One

By Emily Kuznik | November 19, 2024
Top 10 Mistakes Business Owners Make

Owners are great at running their business.  When they are ready to sell their business though, owners are prone to common mistakes since selling their company is often new, uncharted…

Involving Management in the Transaction Process: The Importance of Incentives

By Emily Kuznik | October 29, 2024
Involving Management in the Transaction Process: The Importance of Incentives

When the owner contemplates selling their company, one of the important aspects is communicating the news to the management team. When should the owner tell them about the deal? Who…

Building Momentum: Construction & Engineering Trends During 2Q 2024

By Emily Kuznik | October 7, 2024
Construction and Engineering

In Q2 2024, the Construction and Engineering industry demonstrated remarkable resilience, despite economic challenges like high interest rates and supply chain disruptions. Companies adapted by divesting non-core assets and reallocating…

Fastening the Future: Trends & Opportunities in Industrial Distribution

By Emily Kuznik | October 4, 2024
Industrial Fasteners

In Q2 2024, the industrial fasteners and distribution market experienced steady growth, driven by key factors such as reshoring, automation, and the adoption of new technologies. Despite ongoing economic pressures,…

Involving Management in the Transaction Process: The Circle of Trust

By Emily Kuznik | September 26, 2024
Involving Management in the Transaction Process: the Circle of Trust

Owners always ask the following question when considering the sale of their company: “When do I inform my employees?” It is an interesting conundrum. After all, the owner cannot complete…

Scaling Success: How M&A is Shaping Technology, Media & Telecommunications

By Emily Kuznik | September 25, 2024
Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Global technology, media, and telecommunications (“TMT”) M&A has continued a strong run with deal value surging from $16 billion in 1H 2023 to $43 billion in 1H 2024, according to…

Fresh Take on Plant Based Food & Beverage Industry Outlook

By Emily Kuznik | August 19, 2024
A Fresh Take on Food and Beverage Preferences

The food and beverage industry is experiencing significant growth driven by the rising demand for plant-based and functional products. Consumers are increasingly seeking healthier and more sustainable options, including plant-based…

Hiring a Non-Family Manager, Part Two: Incentivizing a Successor

By Emily Kuznik | August 13, 2024
Hiring a Non-Family Manager, Part Two: Incentivizing a Successor

Succession planning in the context of transitioning day-to-day control of a company to a non-family President while retaining ownership of the company. Regardless of the reason that the owner is…

Conveyor Systems: Driving Efficiency and Growth in the Material Handling Industry

By Emily Kuznik | July 18, 2024

Introduction  The material handling landscape is experiencing a meaningful shift, with conveyor systems emerging as an important driver of efficiencies and innovation in logistics and manufacturing. Carleton McKenna & Co’s…