Understanding Value Drivers in Your Business

When a business owner is preparing to sell, merge, or attract investment, one of the most important aspects of the process is understanding what drives the valuation of their company. This is especially true for businesses operating in industries like aerospace, medical devices, and defense. For companies in these sectors, the valuation is not based […]
Artificial Intelligence and Aerospace/Defense

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept or limited to Silicon Valley startups — it has become a strategic imperative for organizations across all sectors, including those in Aerospace and Defense (A&D). From predictive maintenance to autonomous systems and cybersecurity, AI is redefining how A&D companies design, build, operate, and protect advanced technologies […]
Defense and Aerospace, Timing is Everything

The Defense and Aerospace Sector In business, timing the sale of a company is as crucial as the decision to build it. For owners in the defense and aerospace sector, today’s environment presents a unique and perhaps unprecedented opportunity to exit at peak value. Global realignment of security priorities, aging founder demographics, record levels […]
The Role and Future of Urgent Care Facilities

Urgent care centers provide a critical role in the U.S healthcare system. They bridge the gap between primary care and emergency care, addressing the growing need for accessible and timely medical services. It is estimated that Urgent Care centers prevent more than 24 million emergency room visits annually, which reduces the burden on emergency rooms […]
Preparing for a Business Sale

Planning for the sale of your business can seem overwhelming. The process requires thoughtful planning, preparation and execution. The total time can take up to a year, or longer. For many owners, the process can be a real distraction just at a time when it is critical to keep the business running smoothly. That’s where […]
Digital Solutions Drive Healthcare by John M. Byrne, CPA/ABV

What the recent pandemic has highlighted are the service gaps that can occur for traditional healthcare sectors. COVID-19 limited access to care, and in response, IT responded. The traditional healthcare service providers are starting to modernize their business model and leveraging digital solutions to enhance the interaction between consumers, payers, and providers. The feasibility and […]
It’s Ok to be a Boring Business by John M. Byrne, CPA/ABV

You may have a gold mine and not realize it. Sure, the start-ups and high-tech companies get a lot of press and attention, but it could be years until they start generating positive cash flows. Meanwhile, your business is showing stability, annual growth, and increasing profits every year, just not on a grand scale. It’s […]
Thoughts on Business Valuation by John M. Byrne, CPA/ABV

When discussing value, there can be a wide range, in this post, I share my thoughts on business valuation. Valuation, in its simplest form, is a function of risk and cash flows. Value is not static. It is responsive to other market forces and is dependent on a specific point in time. Even at a […]
What is a Business Broker by John M. Byrne, CPA/ABV

A business broker acts as a middleman, for either a buyer or seller. Business brokers perform many functions depending on the needs of the specific buyer and seller. Certain brokers only act on behalf of buyers and vice-versa, some act only on behalf of sellers. In my opinion. the best business brokers have a deep […]
Financing Your Business Acquisition by John M. Byrne, CPA/ABV

When you have finally located the business you want to acquire, the remaining steps are to agree on the price and terms and of course, financing the deal. There aren’t that many buyers who are able to pay all cash at closing. Every deal will vary somewhat and usually contain components of the following; Buyer […]