Posts by Emily Kuznik
The PEO Revolution
Industry Growth and Opportunities The PEO industry is evolving rapidly, with revenues projected to increase steadily by 8-12% annually, driven by a mix of technological innovation and market demand. By 2028, total industry revenues are expected to exceed $338 billion, fueled by small businesses seeking cost-effective HR solutions, a tight labor market boosting retention needs,…
Read MoreTop 10 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Selling Their Company | Part One
Owners are great at running their business. When they are ready to sell their business though, owners are prone to common mistakes since selling their company is often new, uncharted territory, and certainly not what they do every day. These mistakes can be costly, waste both the owner’s and buyer’s time and money, and potentially…
Read MoreInvolving Management in the Transaction Process: The Importance of Incentives
When the owner contemplates selling their company, one of the important aspects is communicating the news to the management team. When should the owner tell them about the deal? Who should the owner bring into their confidence? How should they be incentivized to work with the owner to complete the transaction? It is a lot…
Read MoreBuilding Momentum: Construction & Engineering Trends During 2Q 2024
In Q2 2024, the Construction and Engineering industry demonstrated remarkable resilience, despite economic challenges like high interest rates and supply chain disruptions. Companies adapted by divesting non-core assets and reallocating capital towards core infrastructure, leading to sustained profitability. Additionally, investor confidence remained strong, driven by strategic realignments and growth through acquisitions. Get a Full Perspective…
Read MoreFastening the Future: Trends & Opportunities in Industrial Distribution
In Q2 2024, the industrial fasteners and distribution market experienced steady growth, driven by key factors such as reshoring, automation, and the adoption of new technologies. Despite ongoing economic pressures, including inflation and rising labor costs, the industry maintained strong performance, supported by high demand across various sectors like construction and industrial manufacturing. Dive into…
Read MoreInvolving Management in the Transaction Process: The Circle of Trust
Owners always ask the following question when considering the sale of their company: “When do I inform my employees?” It is an interesting conundrum. After all, the owner cannot complete the transaction without valuable input from their management team including the Chief Financial Officer or controller, sales and marketing executive, and the Chief Operating Officer. …
Read MoreScaling Success: How M&A is Shaping Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Global technology, media, and telecommunications (“TMT”) M&A has continued a strong run with deal value surging from $16 billion in 1H 2023 to $43 billion in 1H 2024, according to Bain & Company. Looking at aggregate figures, Europe, the Middle East and Africa accounted for more than 40% of global activity while North America accounted…
Read MoreFresh Take on Plant Based Food & Beverage Industry Outlook
The food and beverage industry is experiencing significant growth driven by the rising demand for plant-based and functional products. Consumers are increasingly seeking healthier and more sustainable options, including plant-based alternatives to traditional foods and beverages enhanced with health-boosting ingredients like prebiotics and vitamins. This shift has led to an expansion in product offerings, ranging…
Read MoreHiring a Non-Family Manager, Part Two: Incentivizing a Successor
Succession planning in the context of transitioning day-to-day control of a company to a non-family President while retaining ownership of the company. Regardless of the reason that the owner is retiring, it is important that the operational successor has the vision and capability to lead the company during the next phase of its life cycle.…
Read MoreConveyor Systems: Driving Efficiency and Growth in the Material Handling Industry
Introduction The material handling landscape is experiencing a meaningful shift, with conveyor systems emerging as an important driver of efficiencies and innovation in logistics and manufacturing. Carleton McKenna & Co’s 3Q 2024 Material Handling Industry Report explores the conveyor systems market which remains on track for continued expansion opportunities, offering providing attractive prospects for investors…
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