Author: Matt Moreau
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Buying a Business: Step-by-Step Guide for Entrepreneurs
Your Guide to Buying an Existing Business Buying an existing business, instead of constructing a start up from scratch, buys you immediate cash flow, customers with consistent revenue, and a skilled and seasoned organizational chart. It is a big decision and must include exhaustive research, long term planning, and experienced support. The SMP Capital buyers…
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Mitigating Business Volatility: Practical Strategies for Small Business Resilience
Running a successful business means constantly working to stay ahead of risks. That includes managing your exposure to economic shifts, weighing the trade-offs between risk and reward, and spotting gaps that could put your business at a disadvantage. Economic ups and downs are nothing new — they have always been part of the American business…
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Critical Components for Maximizing Your Business’ Value
Essential Items to Elevate, Optimize, and Maximize Your Business Value At SMP Capital Partners, we have spent decades helping business owners navigate M&A deals, and time and again, we see a striking pattern — businesses perform better immediately after a valuation. Why? Because a valuation forces owners to see their business from a fresh perspective.…
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SMP Capital Partners Year End Checklist for Business Owners
2024 is disappearing faster than a watermelon at a Gallagher concert and its already time to plan for 2025. Deep breath first. Let’s make a list. What’s important to review as you wind down 2024 and steel yourself for 2025? The SMP Capital Partners team created a year end review checklist for business owners as…