Let’s cut to the chase. Microsoft's strategic direction for FY26, particularly in Europe and EMEA, isn't just a roadmap; it’s a blueprint for exponential partner value. These aren't just buzzwords. They are the pillars upon which M&A success will be built.

The Federal Reserve announced yesterday a 25-basis-point cut in interest rates, lowering the federal funds rate to a range of 4% to 4.25%, marking its first rate reduction this year amid signs of a softening labor market and persistent inflation concerns. For owners of IT and digital marketing firms, this move could be pivotal.

IT ExchangeNet has increasingly emphasized selling anonymously. Remaining confidential during an exit lets founders quietly test buyer demand, control disclosure, and advance conversations without tipping off employees, customers, or competitors.

As consolidation increases across tech-enabled businesses, buyers are now weighing other multipliers alongside EBITDA. The buyers are seeking “operational maturity.” Operational maturity is the measure of a business to function without the business owner, grow, and integrate with a new organization.

You can't and you won't sell your business in 2025. This will soon be a reality. The average M&A timeline in IT spans five to eight months, and as we move through summer, the window to close a transaction in 2025 is narrowing.

Introduction: The Role of M&A for Microsoft Partners For Microsoft partners, M&A is a calculated move to accelerate growth, enhance...

As we reach the midpoint of 2025, IT ExchangeNet is proud to release our comprehensive 2025 M&A Mid-Year Report, offering valuable insights into the evolving mergers and acquisitions market within the IT services and digital marketing sectors. This report is essential reading for business owners, buyers, and sellers looking to understand the forces shaping the lower middle market today.

If you’re overwhelmed with daily operations, your team thrives without you, or you’re craving a new challenge, it might be time to sell. These signs point to a business that’s stable, mature, and ready for new leadership. Selling now could unlock greater growth for your company—and freedom for you. At IT ExchangeNet, we help technology business owners transition smoothly and maximize value. If these signs sound familiar, let’s talk about what’s next.

The ink is dry, the deal is done, and the press release is out. But as any seasoned M&A leader knows, the real work, and the real risk, now begins. In the IT Services and Digital Marketing sectors, integration is where value is either realized or eroded. Here’s how to ensure your deal delivers on its promise.

Mergers and acquisitions are transformative opportunities for growth, innovation, and market expansion. Yet, behind the headlines, the reality is sobering: 60% of M&A deals fail to achieve their intended goals, with integration missteps cited as the primary culprit. Why do so many promising deals falter after the ink dries? The answer lies in how organizations approach post-M&A integration.

Artificial Intelligence won't spell the end for Digital Marketing firms. However, much like their design counterparts decades ago, agencies not at the forefront of AI experimentation, integration, and mastery will not just be left behind—they risk getting their clocks cleaned in a rapidly evolving landscape that demands strategic adaptation.

Selling a business is like selling a house. There are surface-level similarities between selling your house and business. An agent helps you list it, you see offers, there’s due diligence, and a closing. But claiming they are the same is like saying the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are alike because they both play baseball. Technically true. Practically? It couldn’t be more off.

In the world of mergers and acquisitions, few strategies stir as much interest, or risk, as the “paperclip rollup.” The rollup strategy approach involves acquiring numerous small businesses within a fragmented industry and consolidating them under one umbrella, often using stock as the primary form of consideration.  The idea? Clip them all together to create something bigger, stronger, and more valuable.

When it comes to selling a middle-market business, owners often face a critical decision: Should they hire an M&A advisor or attempt to sell

We’re honored to be recognized as the #1 M&A advisor in Axial’s 2025 list of the Top 50 Lower Middle Market Technology firms.

Discover the crucial role of Attorneys in Business Exits. Learn how Attorneys in Business Exits ensure smooth, compliant transitions in M&A.

For over 25 years, IT ExchangeNet has been fostering strong relationships with private equity, family offices, search funds, and strategic b

The business world is about to experience a seismic shift as baby boomers, the stewards of half the nation’s wealth, prepare to pass the tor

During a recent yoga class, our instructor, Andreas, said something profound that stuck with me while we were entering vrksasana (tree pose)

Deciding to sell your Digital Marketing firm is one of the most significant decisions you’ll ever make. Unlocking its value can be life-chan