Professional services firms — accounting, consulting, legal, engineering — are valued on recurring client relationships, revenue per professional, and key-person independence.
PE firms and family offices evaluating professional services businesses apply a consistent framework. Understanding what they prioritize — and what they discount — determines whether you get a premium offer or a lowball bid.
These are the factors that cause buyers to discount their offer — or walk away entirely. Address them before going to market.
The buyer landscape for professional services varies significantly by deal size and business profile. Understanding who is actively acquiring — and what they're paying — is critical to running an effective process.
Actively acquiring professional services businesses in the lower middle market.
Actively acquiring professional services businesses in the lower middle market.
Actively acquiring professional services businesses in the lower middle market.
Actively acquiring professional services businesses in the lower middle market.
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In a 30-minute session, a DealFlow Senior Advisor will evaluate your business across the seven factors that determine sale price, timing, and buyer fit. No obligation. No pitch. Just a clear picture of where you stand.
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