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Sell or Scale with AI? A Defining Moment for Digital Marketing Firms
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.
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4 days ago4 min read


Selling Your Business: Why It's More Complex Than Selling Your Home
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.
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May 62 min read


The Power and Pitfalls of The Paperclip Rollup Strategy
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.
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Apr 302 min read


The Hidden Value of an M&A Advisor: Why Going For It Alone Can Cost You More Than You Think
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
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Apr 224 min read


IT ExchangeNet Ranked #1 M&A Advisor in Middle Market Technology
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.
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Apr 82 min read


The Importance of Transaction Attorneys in Business Exits
Discover the crucial role of Attorneys in Business Exits. Learn how Attorneys in Business Exits ensure smooth, compliant transitions in M&A.
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Mar 252 min read


Five Steps to a Successful M&A Transaction: The IT ExchangeNet Process
For over 25 years, IT ExchangeNet has been fostering strong relationships with private equity, family offices, search funds, and strategic b
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Mar 182 min read


Baby Boomers’ Last Big Payday Arrives: The Great Boomer Business Exit
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
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Mar 114 min read


The Myth of Balance: What Yoga Teaches Us About Selling Our Businesses
During a recent yoga class, our instructor, Andreas, said something profound that stuck with me while we were entering vrksasana (tree pose)
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Feb 252 min read


Preparing to Sell Your Digital Marketing Firm
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
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Feb 182 min read


The Top IT and Digital Marketing M&A Deals of 2024
In 2024, IT ExchangeNet successfully closed deals across the IT sector, including Managed Service Providers (MSP), Value-Added Resellers (VA
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Feb 112 min read


Avoiding “Working Capital Pegs” on SMB Deals
In the lower middle market for small and medium-sized business (SMB) transactions below $5M (EBITDA < $1M), simplicity is key.
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Feb 42 min read


2025 M&A Trends in the IT Sector
2024 saw significant changes and growth in the M&A space, particularly within the technology sector. Tech mergers and acquisitions continue
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Jan 282 min read


EBITDA vs. Seller Discretionary Earnings
As the owner of an IT services or Digital marketing firm contemplating the sale of your business, you’ve likely encountered the terms EBITDA
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Jan 213 min read


Why 2025 is the Best Year for Selling SBA-Designated IT Businesses
The recent release of the SBA’s final rule governing small business contracting has created a unique and lucrative selling opportunity.
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Jan 143 min read


AI: The Secret Weapon for Your SaaS Exit
Software-as-a-Service founders, the landscape is shifting. AI in SaaS is becoming a material factor driving deal premiums.
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Jan 73 min read


Unlocking the Secrets of Microsoft Partner M&A: Insights from the Pavliks.com Transaction - Part 1
For Microsoft Partners, navigating the M&A landscape can feel especially complex. Explore insights from a past transaction with our team.
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Nov 25, 20242 min read


6 Essential Considerations When Selling Your IT Business
IT business owners often think about the sale of their business but few take action to best prepare. Consider these 6 topics before a sale.
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Nov 6, 20245 min read


The State of Private Equity in 2024
As we cruise into the final stretch of 2024, the private equity (PE) world is giving us some serious whiplash. Deal volumes are up 23%.
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Oct 28, 20242 min read


Unlocking Success: Valuation Strategies for IT Business Sales
Comprehending the significance of valuation is crucial. Valuation serves as the cornerstone upon which the entire selling process is built.
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Oct 21, 20243 min read
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