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Can A PPP Loan Help or Hurt My Company Valuation?

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Kbiosystems Limited and Porvair plc

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Hymor Timber and National Timber Group

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between The OpenSource Group of Companies and Workforce Holdings

Benchmark International Completes the Sale of Restek-UK Limited to an EOT

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between ParcelNinja (Pty) LTD and Imperial Holdings LTD

Why the Best Buyer May Not Be the Highest Bidder

Accelerating SaaS Growth With A Strategic Partner

Benchmark International Ranked #1 Sell-Side, privately owned M&A Advisors in the World by Pitchbook

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction of Greentex Landscaping, Inc. to Zodega Landscape Services, LLC

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Yellow Jersey Logistics and LCS Evolution

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between River City Medical Associates and Skylight Health Group, Inc.

Reasons For Optimism In An Uncertain Oil & Gas Market

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Theme Bins (International) Ltd and a Private Investor

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Survey Systems Limited and Land Survey Solutions Limited

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Delta Outsource Group, Inc and Indebted

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Solution Matrix, Inc., EXI Investment Partners and Broadview Group Holdings, LLC

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between SGS Limited and Wescott Industrial Services Ltd

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Carolina Marine Structures, Inc. and United Infrastructure Holdings, Inc.

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Don O’Malley & Partners Ltd and The Randridge Group

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Solar Graphics (UK) and Think Signs

Five Signs You May Need a CEO to Run Your Company

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Moorland Fuels Limited and Craggs Energy Group Limited

How To Announce An Acquisition

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Watterson Financial Planning and Connectus Wealth Advisers

Helping Employees Find Meaning at Work

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Facit Testing Limited and Phenna Group

Why You Should Consider Private Equity

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Woodall Group and BGF

Gamestop, Robinhood, And Drama On Wall Street

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Intracoastal Environmental, LLC and the Ambipar Group

The Importance of a Handshake - 12 Reasons Why Face to Face Interactions Will Never Go Away

2021 Is Here. Why You Should Sell Now

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Scott, Singleton, Fincher & Company, PC and Park Associates, PLLC

5 Things Benchmark International Tells Sellers to Ask Buyers

Benchmark International Named Best Practice Operator of the Year (Corporate Finance) for International Markets and USA

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Ace Security & Electrical Ltd and Churches Fire Security Ltd

Small Business Grants That Are Available to Help Your Business Grow

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between StatKing Consulting, Inc and Genesis Biotechnology Group

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between CCAC, Inc and an Affiliate of Southern Air Heating & Cooling

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Arcus Consultancy Services Limited and ERM-Europe Ltd

Leading Positive Change After an Acquisition

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Alliance Dx, LLC and Tesis Laboratory

2021 M&A Outlook

Why Choose An M&A Firm Over An Industry Expert?

M&A As A Strategic Opportunity For Business Owners

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Marley Drug, Inc. and Medicure Inc.

2020 M&A In The Global Sports World

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Industrial Water Management Ltd and EnviroChemie Group GmbH

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Card Geotechnics Limited and CET Infrastructure

Post-COVID Due Diligence

Benchmark International is Pleased to Announce Our Attendance at the ACG New York Annual Technology M&A Conference

Grow Your Business Through A Strategic Alliance Or Strategic Partnership

Kendall Stafford Wins the 2020 Americas Rising Star Dealmakers Award

Giving Santa a Helping Hand

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Calvin’s Electric and In Charge LLC

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Associates in Pediatric Therapy and VersiCare Group

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between All-Star Fire, LLC and Fire Safety and Protection, LLC, a Portfolio Company of Sunny River Management

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between NEWGROUP (PTY) LTD and an Undisclosed Acquirer for the Regal Pet Health Brand

Benchmark International is Pleased to Announce Our Attendance at Kayo's Healthcare Investment Forum

Printing & Packaging M&A In 2020

2020 Automotive M&A Update

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Greenkey Garden & Home Ltd and Retail Equipment Limited

When Is The Right Time To Retire?

Benchmark International Provides PCs to the Community

6 Considerations When Selecting A Transaction Advisor

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Oracle Drive Systems Limited and Veruth Holdings Limited

M&A Outlook Under Biden Election Win

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Johnson Claim Service, Inc. and Davies

Benchmark International Is Proud To Be A Part Of The 2020 OCFO Founders Conference

How To Successfully Maintain A Strategic Partnership

How PPP Loans Affect Your Ability To Sell Your Business – We Now Have Guidance

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Tom Walker & Sons Limited and HMS Ltd

Enhancing Company Value By Enhancing Culture

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Rivanet Limited and Intec Business Solutions Limited

The Value Of Professional Exit Planning

In Case You Missed It, Catch Dustin Graham’s Fireside Chat At The Recent SA Innovation Summit.

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction between Advantage Plastics of New York and an Affiliate of Orchard Creek Capital

Benchmark International has Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Kent Catering Services (Bromley) Ltd and Catercall Ltd

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Hillcrest Urgent Care of Alabama, PC and Carbon Health

Why You Shouldn’t Wait For 2021 To Engage With An M&A Advisor

2020 Financial Services Sector Update

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Development Processes Group Limited and ICS Learn

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between The Bailey Group Administration Company Limited and SKS Business Services Limited

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Read's Uniforms and Brighton Partners Equity

Benchmark International’s James Robinson Wins ‘Young Accountant of the Year’

Benchmark International Unveils its New Manchester Office

2020 Retail Sector Update

Key Steps For Expanding Your Business Into New Markets

Life Sciences And Biotech M&A During Covid-19

Guide To A Healthy & Wealthy Retirement

Middle Market M&A Valuation Gaps And Expectations

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Ultimate Medical Services, Inc. and UMS Holdings, LLC of WolfGang Capital

2020 Apparel, Beauty & Home Furnishings Sector Update

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Hagan Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC and NearU HVAC Services

2020 Business And Professional Services Sector Update

The Impact Of 5G On M&A

Should You Consider Cross-border M&A?

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between HireVergence LLC and Job.com

2020 Industrials Sector Update

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Hall Building Products, Inc. and Reddi Industries, Inc.

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Sportfit Support Services Limited and Tristone Healthcare Ltd

Benchmark International Has Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between BTech Manufacturing Inc. and a Private Investor

2020 Real Estate Sector Update

2020 Technology, Media And Telecom Sector Update

10 Things To Do During This Slowdown If You Plan To Sell In The Next Three Years

2020 Healthcare Sector Update

Overview Of Steps In The M&A Process

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between DevelopScripts LLC and Awection Inc

Dealmaking Milestone for Benchmark International

What’s Unique About Selling a Government Contracting Business

2020 Mid-Year U.S. Economic Outlook

Benchmark International is pleased to announce its new flagship office

What is COVID-19 Doing to the M&A Markets Now?

PBK Architects, Inc. Received Strategic Investment from DC Capital Partners

Benchmark International has Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Brandon Consulting Limited and Nostra Technologies Limited

Why You Should Consider Expanding Into New Markets

10 Important Post-merger Integration Tips

How Biden's Proposed Tax Plan Could Impact Your Company's Exit Strategy

The 2020 U.S. Election And M&A

Now Is The Time

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Andy Newell Limited and a Private Investor

Benchmark International Has Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Rivertop Contracting, Inc. and The Greenery, Inc.

Benchmark International Has Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Alliance Air Solutions, Inc. and Climatech Mechanical Services, Inc.

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction OF Software Enterprises (UK) Limited & Global Rosters Limited to Totalmobile Ltd

Be Wary of EBITDAC

5 Tips For Preparing Your Company For Sale

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Vertex Software Corporation and Level 5 Lab

Benchmark International Completes the Sale of Knowles Associates - Total Fleet Management Limited and Ensure UK Limited, to an EOT

Benchmark International Completes the Partial Sale of I.C.P.M.S. Cones Limited to Alpha Resources LLC

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between A Quality Service Ltd and Tudor Group

Sellers Vs. Buyers Disparate Interests in the Transaction Process

3 Ways To Grow Your Company

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Twenty First Century Engineering and J.S. Held

How COVID-19 Has Impacted Buyer Appetites In The Lower To Middle Market in South Africa

How To Value A Business

Using Growth Capital To Grow Your Business

7 Small Changes That Will Make A Big Difference When You Sell Your Business

Unexpected Upturn In The United States Economy

As If Pronouncing EBITDA Wasn't Hard Enough, We Now Have EBITDAC

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Management Data, Inc. and Ridgeline Advisors

Benchmark International Is Honored To Support the TGH Foundation

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Oasis Water Holdings (PTY) LTD and Both Fledge Capital (PTY) LTD & SLA Capital (PTY) LTD

Benchmark International’s Client Gasket & Packing Inc. Has Successfully Sold to a Subsidiary of German-owned Conglomerate Elring Klinger

What Is An ESOP?

What Is A Buy and Build Strategy?

How Much Time Will The M&A Process Require Of Me?

How To Look Good To Clients

7 Key Considerations When Selling Your Business

Benchmark International Volunteers At The Central Texas Food Bank

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Cello-Wrap Printing, Inc. and Cello-Wrap Packaging, Inc.

Avoiding M&A Integration Failures

A Beginner's Guide To Finding An M&A Advisory Firm

Key Tips For Building A Great Management Team

How To Explain To Your Family That You Are Selling Your Business

Benchmark International Provides Equipment to Keep In-Patients and Residents in Touch with Loved Ones

7 Steps To Finding The Perfect Business To Acquire

Stock Deals Versus Asset Deals

How Long Does It Take To Sell A Business

How To Get More Results Out Of Selling Your Business

How Will The COVID-19 Effect On My Financials Impact My Deal Value?

Benchmark International Donates 400 Pizzas to Local Tampa Hospital to Feed Frontline Heroes

How Resilient is the Private Equity Market?

So, You’ve Decided To Sell Your Company. Now What?

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Suntech Electrical Contractors, Inc. and Investors Stanoy Tassev & Rocco Reffie

Growing Your Business Is Not As Difficult As You Think

About “CARES Act” Loans For Small Businesses And M&a Transactions

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction between Seltech, Inc. and Hatfield & Company

How To Retain Top Talent During An Acquisition

Businesses Are Just Like Classic Cars

What The Heck is M&A?

5 Ways To Determine It's Time To Explore Your Company's Exit Options

Valuing Companies – 7 Pointers From 30 Years’ Experience in the UK

Asset Sale Transaction Versus Share Sale Transaction

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Apex Training & Development Limited and Interact Training Group Limited

Benchmark International Has Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Becker Communications, Inc. DBA BCI Integrated Solutions and Midwest Alarm Company, Inc.

2020 Outlook For The Global Agriculture Sector

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Pebble IT Limited and Optimity Limited

One Certainty about this Virus – Your Taxes Will Go Up

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Aventura Magazine and Palm Beach Media Group

How Long Should The Seller Stay On After The Sale

COVID-19 Update

Entrepreneurs’ Relief – What’s the Big Deal?

7 Quick Tips About Growing Your Business

Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail – A Brexit Planning Guide for Businesses

Benchmark International Has Successfully Facilitated the Transaction of Professional Development Psycle (PTY) LTD T/A Dale Carnegie Training

Why You Should Consider Buying A Business After Retirement

The Anatomy Of A Letter Of Intent

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction between Dempsey, Dilling & Associates and Thomas & Hutton

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Industrial Applications to Rogers & Morgan

How to get the Most out of your M&A Adviser

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Acquisition of Local Bulk Haulage (PTY) LTD by Leopard Line Haul (PTY) LTD Trading as Elite Line Haul

Force Majeure is Coming and if You’re Selling Your Business That is Bad

Effects Of Coronavirus On Business Owners And The Economy

Benchmark International Has Successfully Facilitated the Transaction of Aquatic Foods (PTY) LTD and National Foods (PTY) LTD to Econo Foods Holdings (PTY) LTD

Benchmark International’s Myth-Busting Guide to M&A

Key Steps For Successful Post-Merger Reorganization

Benchmark International Facilitated the Transaction between Angelo Superior Services, Inc. to Affordable Services West Corp

Benchmark International has Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Veolia Water Technologies UK and Biochemica Water Ltd

UK Budget Predictions – What Should we Expect to Happen to Entrepreneurs’ Relief?