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In This Issue
- Issue 42 July 2025
- Tips and strategies from seasoned Acquisition masters in the field. M&A enthusiasts will learn how to acquire, grow and exit with greater success!
- Tariffs Threats and the M&A Tremor: Decoding the Hidden Aftershocks
- Anirvan Sen explores how Trump-era tariff volatility is transforming M&A strategy—impacting everything from target valuation to post-merger integration—highlighting the need for M&A leaders to adapt quickly in an increasingly uncertain environment.
- The Role of Timing in M&A: How the Smartest Acquirers and Founders Position Themselves BEFORE the Deal Begins
- In our Feature article, Ross Tomkins emphasizes that while valuation, deal structure, and synergies dominate M&A discussions, the most critical yet overlooked factor is timing. Even with ideal conditions—motivated buyers, strong numbers, and solid due diligence—a deal will fail if the seller isn’t emotionally and mentally ready. Timing, he says, is everything!
- Employee Stock Ownership Plans - For Small Business: The Growth Secret That's Actually Simple
- Joe Lieberman highlights that ESOPs are effective for small businesses because employee ownership fosters greater care and performance. This benefits everyone, including owners, who can exit profitably while preserving their legacy—making ESOPs a smart, often necessary, consideration.
- 3 Hidden Levers to Multiply Your Company's Valuation
- Zhivko Stoychev outlines key strategies sellers can use to boost their business valuation. Implementing these levers can raise exit multiples, while their absence may deter potential buyers entirely.
- From Students to Skips: How Exiting a Private School Fueled the Rise of a Multi-Million Pound Waste Management Group
- Daniel Holloway shares his journey from founding a global sports institution to leading Budget Waste Management. Since joining the company in 2023 and becoming CEO, he’s driven 25% growth through digitisation, systems upgrades, and a bolt-on acquisition—transforming the company and offering key insights for fellow acquisition entrepreneurs.
- $1.95M Acquisition Case Study and Why a $10M Deal Flopped
- In this video, Leo Landaverde analyzes a $1.95M closed deal and a $10M failed listing, sharing insights using his Deal Analyzer 3.0. He reveals how to spot red flags, assess cash flow, and structure deals that actually close.
- Utilizing Cryptocurrency and Artificial Intelligence to Enhance M&A Strategies
- Kirk Robinson explores how the integration of cryptocurrency and AI is transforming the M&A landscape. As economic and regulatory pressures mount, these technologies enhance efficiency, security, and decision-making—empowering companies to unlock new value and drive strategic growth amid ongoing market challenges.
- The Billionaires' Playbook: Why Asset "Stewardship" is Better than Ownership
- In this video, Michael McGovern interviews Seth Ellsworth, founder of Wealthy Steward, on how private stewardship empowers business owners with a unique ownership structure that offers greater financial peace, protection, and freedom to build and preserve true wealth.
- How to Make Your Business More Valuable in 12 Months
- In this article, Lien De Pau challenges the hustle mindset. She outlines a clear, actionable strategy for digital and service-based entrepreneurs as well as agency founders to grow smarter by planning with an exit in mind, not just chasing growth. It’s not theory; it’s a proven, real-world approach.
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About Acquisition Aficionado Magazine
In Acquisition Aficionado Magazine you will receive advice & strategies as well as in-depth interviews and stories from leading experts in the business acquisition industry.
Ease the exit process and learn new tactics for business buying and selling while discovering little-known financing strategies to successfully get your deals funded. If you are passionate about acquisitions, then this magazine is for you!
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Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Education, Personal Development
Publisher: Acquisition Aficionado Magazine
Published: Monthly
Language: English
Compatibility: iOS/Android App + Web Reader
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