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Approached by a Buyer for Your Business? Consider These Next 3 Steps  

[caption id="attachment_9159" align="alignright" width="175"] By Jennifer Mailhes, Managing Director, Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors[/caption] As merger and acquisition (M&A) advisors, we often see business owners being approached with what may sound like an exciting opportunity to sell their business, but it can turn into a waste of time and effort if they don’t fully understand what to do next. If you’re a business owner and a buyer unexpectedly comes knocking on your door, keep these steps in mind to ensure you maximize the opportunity.   Step One: Understand Before You Connect Before engaging in any conversation about your business and divulging information, know and understand ...

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Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors Assists Macaulay Controls Company in Sale to United Flow Technologies

HOUSTON – June 8, 2023 – Houston investment banking firm Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors served as the exclusive financial advisor to Macaulay Controls Company in its recent sale to United Flow Technologies, a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital.   Founded in 1965, Macaulay Controls Company has provided the water and wastewater industry across Texas and Oklahoma with advanced products to solve unique needs in chemical feed, instrumentation and analysis. Macaulay Controls Company complements United Flow Technologies’ current product and service offerings, while expanding its strategic position in Texas. The company will continue to operate under the Macaulay Controls Company name, and maintain ...

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6 Ways to Build Business Value in an Unpredictable Market

[caption id="attachment_14034" align="alignright" width="175"] By Gokul Anil, Vice President, Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors[/caption] When in the midst of economic uncertainty, preparing your business for sale may seem like an unideal strategy. However, if a sale is in your near future, this is often the best time to focus on your company and identify ways to build and create value. Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors offers these ideas to prioritize within your business to position yourself for maximized value should a potential sale opportunity arise. 1. Streamline Processes to Prepare for Increased Earnings Use this as an opportunity to invest in your business. Think of all ...

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Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors Promotes Gokul Anil to Vice President

HOUSTON – March 7, 2023 – Houston investment banking firm Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors has promoted Gokul Anil to vice president, effective immediately. Anil joined the investment bank in 2020, where he provides sell-side, buy-side and capital raise assistance for privately held, mid-sized businesses. Leveraging his professional background, Gokul advises clients through the complex dynamics of mergers and acquisitions, including in building business value, developing growth and exit strategies, negotiating transactions and more. “Gokul has been instrumental in several transactions our investment bank has advised in over the past few years, working closely with our clients to get them prepared and guide ...

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Using a 13-Week Cash Flow Forecast in Uncertain Times

[caption id="attachment_9159" align="alignright" width="175"] By Jennifer Mailhes, Managing Director, Doeren Mayhew Capital Advisors[/caption] Business disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain issues, or economic uncertainty can happen at any given moment, and a concern that often arises for business owners is how to continue to properly manage their cash flow during uncertain times.  When a company is experiencing a period of uncertainty, it should consider using a 13-week cash flow forecast as a helpful tool. It can be used to help determine where to cut costs, develop ways to plan around challenges, help understand the impact of delayed collections and continued costs, ...

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