From Growth to Exit: M&A Done Right

At G-Spire Group, we’re dedicated to helping businesses grow through strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and value-driven exit planning. Leading our clients’ corporate development efforts, we build and execute a roadmaps that maximizes growth, stability, and enterprise value. Our approach integrates corporate development and exit strategy, ensuring that each acquisition and growth initiative aligns with … Read more

A Programmatic Approach to M&A – Part Two

Due to the engagement, questions, and interest generated by our first article, The Case for a Programmatic Approach to M&A, we’re excited to take a deeper dive into how we implement this strategy at G-Spire Group. In this follow-up, we’ll offer practical examples and discuss key elements that form the foundation of a successful programmatic … Read more

Mergers & Acquisitions: Strategy Planning

Transform Your Strategic Planning with G-Spire Group In this video, Ryan reveals how to create a strategic plan and M&A growth plan that drives real results. Too often, strategic plans become cumbersome documents that collect dust on a shelf. At G-Spire Group, we take a different approach—one that is practical, actionable, and designed to move … Read more

Transforming Business Owners into CEOs: A Common Scenario

In the latest Courtside Story, we examine a hypothetical scenario that reflects the challenges many business owners face and how G-Spire Group can assist in addressing them. Scenario: Consider a $20 million revenue business—like a manufacturing, distribution company, or contractor. Despite its success, the business faces typical obstacles that hinder further growth and strategic development. … Read more

Creating a Valuation Framework – Part 2

Part 2 of the Valuation Framework delves into the critical aspects of business valuation, offering practical guidance for enhancing business value, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The article emphasizes that while buying right is essential, significant value can be generated post-purchase through operational excellence and strategic planning. Key Takeaways from Valuation … Read more

11 Key Strategies to Streamline the Sale Process of Your Business – Insights from the Buyer’s Perspective

As a privately held business owner, you can find a lot of content out there on how to maximize the value of your business’s sale.  While much of this advice is valuable, this article takes a unique approach by offering insights from the buyer’s perspective. With our extensive experience in strategic mergers and acquisitions, the … Read more

Integrating your Integration Plan

In the dynamic landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the process of integrating an acquisition into your existing business is one of the most critical aspects of determining the level of success and impact the acquisition will have on your company. While the actual integration phase technically begins after the deal has been finalized and … Read more

Navigating Valuations: The Pivotal Influence of Interest Rates

This article delves into the intricate relationship between interest rates and M&A valuations, exploring the profound implications of fluctuating interest rates on the dynamics of mergers and acquisitions. As M&A professionals navigate the complex landscape of deal-making, understanding how interest rates influence valuation metrics becomes paramount. This article aims to provide insights into the multifaceted … Read more

Navigating M&A Success in 2024: Unveiling Our Proven Approach to M&A Growth

Embark on a journey of Navigating M&A Success in 2024 with G-Spire Group, a dynamic professional services firm committed to catalyzing growth through strategic mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. In this comprehensive overview, discover our unique approach as fractional executives, going beyond conventional advisory roles to actively execute vital components for M&A-driven growth. With a successful … Read more

Problem Solving Framework for M&A Leaders

There’s a quote I love from the great Mike Tyson: “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” It resonates with me because I know first-hand that even your best-laid plan will get punched—or even knocked out cold—as you execute it. For many merger and acquisition (M&A) leaders, the challenge (and the … Read more

Are You Making Deals or Making Plans? 5 Barriers to M&A Action & How To Solve Them

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One of the first things business owners learn about me is that I love strategy. I even put it in my core value proposition: helping companies grow through strategic mergers and acquisitions. I’ve written and spoken extensively about how an effective strategy can be a game-changer no matter where you are in your mergers and … Read more

Courtside Story # 7 – Capturing a Niche Through Acquisition

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Alexander (Xander) Page is the CEO of Trusted Ally Home Care, a home healthcare agency he built to provide the specialized care many former Department of Energy workers need. Since its founding in 2011, Trusted Ally Home Care has reached over $10 million in top-line annual revenue—20% of which can be attributed to the agency’s … Read more