Our Values
Integrity. We believe that every action must be taken with truth and honesty. There must be honesty in every action, truth in every word.
Service. We strive to provide the highest level of service possible.
Hard Work. Each member of our team strives to put forth the maximum effort.
Professional Competence. Career growth and professional development are a continuous process for our team members.
Accountability. We strive to make our clients and customers satisfied with the transitions and transactions that we help accomplish.
Professional Ethics. We abide by the Code of Ethics of the International Business Brokers Association, M&A Source and Association of Merger and Acquisition Advisors as a guide for our business operations.
BTS News
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Private Equity Trends
More and more PE firms are searching for smaller transactions. The reason for this is simply competition
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Using a Specialist in M&A
While using an industry specialist to market a company may save a few days in preparing the offering materials, there is the danger of a cookie-cutter approach.
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Legal Breakfast Series: How I Sold My Company - A Case Study
Attorney Peter Burger and John Howe of Business Transition Strategies will be the featured speakers during the latest Orr & Reno Legal Breakfast Series on Wednesday, June 14 at the Orr & Reno offices
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What's Next Really Matters
The book explores the exits of owners ranging from the good to the bad, from the joyful to the ugly...Often overlooked is the reality that after the closing, everything will be different.
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Staying Current to Help Clients
Twice a year we attend a deal expo with private equity groups and strategic buyers...Connections made at this event broaden our list of people who will take our calls, answer our questions, help when
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Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking
Communication skills are critical in business, and overcoming fear of speaking is fundamental...it can be the difference between getting a sale or missing out.
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P+E+S=EF, a winning formula for Michael Coles
The experience factor is the way a customer feels about a business, and in part determines whether the customer returns or goes elsewhere.
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Tailwinds Continue for M&A Deals in 2017
There are good indications that the favorable tailwind continues for M&A activity in the coming year. Key indicators paint a clear picture: buyers are actively seeking opportunities that advance thei
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Why Consider a Buy Side Transaction?
There is also a truism when it comes to growth, “It is much faster to grow through acquisition than organically one customer at a time”.
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Is 2017 the time to act?
Wrapping up 2016, and considering key initiatives of the year, we see trends that we believe will continue for New England M&A in the year ahead. Key things we are seeing:
Case Studies
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Precision Machining Company
Initially, liquidation was a serious consideration. It would offer a quick exit but would hurt loyal employees and disrupt the customers who had come to rely on its quality production.
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Green Product Company
Our client owners could dig in for the long haul…However, this would take five years or more. Owners simply lacked the horsepower to do it.
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Water Purification Company and Young Buyers
Owners decided they wanted to retire. They also wanted to be fair to the staff who had been loyal to them. Could the company be sold, the staff retained and the facility remain in use?
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Magnetics Company with High Profile Customers
(T)he manufacturer would need to focus on growing EBITDA to capture interest from major strategic buyers and achieve a higher multiple of earnings.