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    M&A Advisory | Market Insights

    Private Equity Is Going Downmarket. If You Own a Business Under $10 Million, Pay Attention.

    ByDaniel Askew July 22, 2026October 9, 2026

    Private equity is moving downmarket into sub-$10M businesses. What that means for owners who may get a letter.

    Read More Private Equity Is Going Downmarket. If You Own a Business Under $10 Million, Pay Attention.Continue

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    M&A Advisory | Market Insights

    Middle Market M&A Is Finding Its Footing. Here Is What That Means for Business Owners.

    ByDaniel Askew July 15, 2026October 9, 2026

    Middle market M&A is stabilizing after two hesitant years. What that shift means for owners weighing a sale or raise.

    Read More Middle Market M&A Is Finding Its Footing. Here Is What That Means for Business Owners.Continue

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    7 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Its Marketing and Needs a Fractional CMO

    ByDaniel Askew July 8, 2026October 9, 2026

    Seven signs your marketing has outgrown tactics and when fractional CMO leadership is the right next step.

    Read More 7 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Its Marketing and Needs a Fractional CMOContinue

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    What a Fractional CMO Actually Does (And Why Growing Companies Are Choosing This Over Hiring)

    ByDaniel Askew July 8, 2026October 9, 2026

    What a fractional CMO actually does, why growing companies choose the model over a full-time hire, and when it fits.

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    AI

    How Distribution and Logistics Companies Are Using AI to Cut Costs and Run Smarter

    ByDaniel Askew July 8, 2026October 9, 2026

    How distribution and logistics companies use AI to cut costs, optimize routes, and run leaner operations.

    Read More How Distribution and Logistics Companies Are Using AI to Cut Costs and Run SmarterContinue

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    AI

    How Manufacturing Companies Are Using AI to Reduce Costs and Increase Output

    ByDaniel Askew July 8, 2026October 9, 2026

    How manufacturing companies use AI to reduce costs, improve scheduling, and increase output without a moonshot IT project.

    Read More How Manufacturing Companies Are Using AI to Reduce Costs and Increase OutputContinue

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    How Much Does AI Consulting Cost? What Business Owners Should Know Before Hiring

    ByDaniel Askew July 8, 2026October 9, 2026

    What AI consulting actually costs for business owners price drivers, realistic ranges, and red flags before you hire.

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    Selling a Roofing Company: What Your Business Is Actually Worth to a Buyer

    ByDaniel Askew June 22, 2026October 1, 2026

    What PE buyers actually pay for roofing companies, what kills deals, and how GAF certifications and recurring revenue change your multiple.

    Read More Selling a Roofing Company: What Your Business Is Actually Worth to a BuyerContinue

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    Capital Raising

    How to Find Investors for Your Business: Where the Money Actually Is

    ByDaniel Askew June 15, 2026October 1, 2026

    Where the money actually is for lower middle market businesses, and how to get in front of the right investors.

    Read More How to Find Investors for Your Business: Where the Money Actually IsContinue

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    AI

    How to Use AI to Prepare Your Business for Sale

    ByDaniel Askew June 12, 2026October 9, 2026

    Use AI to document operations, clean up financials, research buyers, and model your valuation range before going to market.

    Read More How to Use AI to Prepare Your Business for SaleContinue

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    AI

    AI Tools for M&A Advisors: Where They Fit in the Deal Process

    ByDaniel Askew June 12, 2026October 9, 2026

    How M&A advisors use ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity for deal screening, CIM drafting, buyer outreach, and diligence.

    Read More AI Tools for M&A Advisors: Where They Fit in the Deal ProcessContinue

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    How to Use AI for Business Valuation: What It Can Do and Where Human Judgment Still Wins

    ByDaniel Askew June 12, 2026October 9, 2026

    Where AI speeds up business valuation work and where human judgment still wins for owners preparing to sell.

    Read More How to Use AI for Business Valuation: What It Can Do and Where Human Judgment Still WinsContinue

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