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Mergers and acquisitions are on the rise, especially in the SMB space.<\/p>\n

While some companies divest, others unite to create “better stories together.” When I ran my own MSP and consulting firm, I orchestrated a series of mergers and acquisitions. Sometimes this resulted in small businesses with fewer than 100 employees. Other times, I established large companies with about 750 employees. I’ve learned a great deal since then, but man oh man, did I crash and burn the first couple of times.<\/p>\n

By the third time I assisted with an M&A, I had done a bit of research around the anatomy of a business transaction and had\u202fdeveloped my own personal “framework.”\u202f This new methodology provided me with a better mental map\u202fof what I needed to do to facilitate a successful technology transition.<\/p>\n

Now that I’m at Pax8, my mission is to empower partners \u2014like you\u2014 to help your clients execute their endeavors. So, I’ve decided to share a high-level explanation of my framework so you too can build your own M&A\u202fblueprint.\u202fAnd\u202fmaybe\u202feven become an M&A superhero.<\/p>\n

My\u202fmethodology\u202fbreaks things down into three key “master phases:”<\/p>\n

– Analyze
\n– Plan
\n– Execute<\/p>\n

Each of these phases builds on the prior, allowing you to better\u202funderstand what needs to occur, what timelines need to\u202fbe met, and what risks need to be managed.<\/p>\n

In this whitepaper, I review the different types of M&A you’re most likely to run into. I dive into\u202fthe quirks of the business,\u202fand how to attack\u202feach master phase at a high level. From there, you’ll be able to custom tailor these methods into your own practice. By using these methods, you’ll be ready to support your existing clients, or find new clients by assisting with the M&A process.<\/p>\n

Read the whitepaper<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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