MINNEAPOLIS – July 18, 2022 – Erica Gilson, managing director of True North Mergers & Acquisitions, today announced that Ed Gehres has joined the company as a senior mergers & acquisitions advisor. “Ed has a proven track record of success and first-hand understanding of technology and software companies and their market value, and he has …

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Intapp (NASDAQ: INTA), a leading provider of cloud-based software for the global professional and financial services industry, released the Spring 2022 DealCloud Dealmaker Pulse Survey report. It found that while nearly half (45%) of professionals involved in M&A believe that there will be an impact on the market because of geopolitical, economic, and inflationary risks, 80% of …

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As your successful business grows larger and matures, you should always be on the lookout for forces that can diminish its value. New companies and competitors constantly aim at the top dog by identifying and exploiting weaknesses. To mitigate this constant threat, you should do two things. Identify what makes your company valuable. Protect those …

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Most business owners do a terrible job when it comes to selling or otherwise transitioning from their businesses. Consequently, they are leaving tremendous amounts of money on the table. Consider the following statistics from a recent Exit Planning Institute (EPI) survey. 80% to 90% of most business owners’ financial assets are bound up in the business itself. Given …

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One of the most important skill sets that successful business owners have is the ability to be ready for just about anything. The key to doing this is being agile. Let’s look at what an agile framework looks like, why it matters, and the differences between waiting for perfection and being agile in your business planning. The …

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MINNEAPOLIS – June 28, 2022 – The M&A Advisor announced Kirill Graminschi, a senior mergers & acquisitions associate of True North Mergers & Acquisitions, one of the recipients of the13th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards. The M&A Advisor, renowned globally for its recognition and presentation of leading M&A, financing and turnaround professionals, created this recognition awards …

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True North Mergers and Acquisitions has a singular focus – to maximize the value of your company at exit. My team and I celebrate founders and are experts in the glass and glazing industry. I have over 25 years of experience in the architectural and automotive glass industry, working across Minnesota and the United States. …

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True North Mergers & Acquisitions has a singular focus – to maximize your life’s work. My team and I celebrate founders and are passionate about representing them. We know the current HVAC market and how important it is for you to understand the value of your business in today’s seller’s market.  We are an elite …

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The strongest businesses often have written plans for how to address unexpected events and mitigate risk, known as business continuity instructions. Their owners ask questions like, “What happens if a co-owner or I die?”, “How do we protect key employees from competitors?”, and “How do we address interruptions in our supply chain?” Here are three …

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The decision to hire an M&A advisor when thinking about your exit options is critical. Many business owners make the mistake of thinking their advisors that have worked with them throughout the life of their business can advise them on exit strategy and execute a successful transaction. While these advisors are talented and capable in …

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