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The Difference Between Investment Banks, M&A Advisors and Business Brokers: A Guide for Business Owners
Accountants, attorneys, and advisors are non-negotiable members of most deal teams.
For owners of any M&A experience, an advisor is crucial. They maintain a specialized Rolodex of contacts. They have a breadth of experience selling businesses. They allow a business owner to maintain focus on running the company during a transaction.
They are expert negotiators. And they absorb anxiety during the complex and often stress-inducing business selling process.
For owners of lower-middle market businesses, deciding which type of advisor best suits your business, your unique transaction objectives, and your personal preferences can be complex.
For this reason, we wanted to surface some helpful data highlighting differences between investment banks, M&A advisors, and business brokers based on a recent survey by Axial.
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