Merger and Acquisition
The Silver Tsunami: Why More Business Owners Are Preparing to ExitÂ
Ask a room full of business owners in their sixties what their retirement plan is, and you will often hear some version of the same answer: "The business is my retirement plan." It is said with confidence, sometimes with a laugh. But behind that confidence is a quiet assumption that...
How To Sell Your $1M–$20M Business
By Dean Wiltse There is a specific milestone in the life of a business owner that no one warns you about. It happens after you survive the startup phase. It happens after you break your first million in revenue. It happens after you have built a management team, survived a...
2026 Is Shaping Up To Be The Year of the Exit
If we had to summarize the business climate of the last two years in one word, it would be hesitation. Business owners were in a defensive crouch. They were navigating a minefield of high interest rates, political uncertainty, and conflicting economic signals. Even businesses that were performing well were held back...
7 Deal Structuring Pitfalls Every Seller Should Avoid
Introduction Selling a business is a journey filled with potential challenges and opportunities. One misstep in deal structuring can lead to significant financial losses or even derail a promising transaction. CurtisWiltse has guided owners across diverse industries through complex negotiations. This guide highlights seven critical deal structuring pitfalls every seller should avoid, ensuring...