The Importance of Succession Planning in Small Business Acquisitions
In small business acquisitions, leadership transitions can make or break the deal. I’ve seen companies unravel when succession planning wasn’t addressed. That’s why I make it a top priority in my due diligence. In this article, I share why succession planning matters, how I evaluate it before buying, and what steps I take to ensure a smooth leadership handoff.
Why I Study Cultural Fit Before Buying a Business
Numbers can close a deal, but culture determines whether it thrives. I’ve learned to study cultural fit before every acquisition because mismatched values and leadership styles often lead to failure. In this article, I explain how I evaluate culture, what signals I watch for, and why it has become one of my top priorities before buying a business.
The Role of Employee Retention in Acquisition Success
Retaining employees after an acquisition is one of the most important factors in long-term success. I’ve seen great businesses fail simply because key people left during transitions. In this article, I share why employee retention matters so much, how I evaluate retention risks during due diligence, and the steps I take to keep teams engaged after closing a deal.
Why I Believe Culture Is More Important Than Strategy in Acquisitions
I’ve seen great strategies fail because the culture wasn’t aligned. In acquisitions, culture drives whether employees stay, systems work, and customers trust the transition. Strategy sets direction, but culture determines execution. In this article, I share why I prioritize cultural fit over strategy in every deal and how it shapes the long-term success of my acquisitions.
The Importance of Employee Retention After a Business Sale
When a business changes hands, the biggest risk isn’t customers leaving—it’s employees walking out the door. Retaining key staff after a sale is essential for continuity, customer relationships, and cultural stability. In this article, I share why employee retention matters so much post-sale, how I evaluate retention risks during due diligence, and the strategies I use to keep teams engaged after an acquisition.
Why I Believe Culture Eats Strategy in Business Acquisitions
I’ve seen flawless strategies fall apart because the culture wasn’t aligned. In acquisitions, culture drives execution, employee engagement, and whether a business thrives after a deal closes. Strategy sets the plan, but culture fuels the people who must carry it out. In this article, I share why I believe culture consistently eats strategy in business acquisitions and why I always make it a top priority in due diligence.
The Role of Leadership in Successful Business Acquisitions
Leadership is often the difference between a smooth acquisition and a failed one. I’ve learned that strong leadership helps retain employees, integrate culture, and stabilize operations after a sale. In this article, I share the role leadership plays in acquisition success, how I evaluate it before buying, and the steps I take to ensure leadership continuity in the businesses I acquire.
Why Culture and People Often Decide if a Deal Works Long Term
Financials can look perfect, but it’s the culture and people that determine if a deal thrives long term. I’ve seen acquisitions succeed when employees feel valued and culture aligns—and fail when those elements are ignored. In this article, I share why I focus on culture and people during due diligence, how I evaluate them, and why they often decide whether a deal truly works in the long run.