In like a lion… March is named after the Roman god, Mars. Why? Because it’s the time of year when ancient countries would resume military campaigns that had been interrupted by winter. (In Canada, that sentence does not compute.) But at F12, we think it’s still a pretty appropriate name, because we’re gearing up for our […]
If you’re looking to sell your business, one of the first things you need to do is make sure your company’s financial data is neat and tidy. The quickest way to do that is to streamline your general ledger. By: Michael Contento, F12 Managing Partner, Corporate Development & Business Innovation Executive We’ve heard and read […]
In our February 2023 newsletter: February sure has a lot of heart… …but at F12.net, we’re passionate about what we do all year round! You’ve probably heard the buzz around artificial intelligence and OpenAI’s ChatGPT-3. Will this technology unlock a new era of efficiency and automation for individuals and businesses? Clearly, some major players think so. […]
When selling your business, you need to know the difference between these two models—and which one a buyer is looking for. Recurring vs. re-occurring revenue is the big question when it comes to preparing for M&A dealings. By Michael Contento, F12 Managing Partner, M&A Strategist Have you been trying to boost the value of your […]
The first installment of my new series on selling your business focuses on “finding your why”, a key first step taken long before ever speaking to potential buyers. By Michael Contento, F12 Managing Partner, Corporate Development, M&A I’ve been an entrepreneur my whole life. I started a landscaping business at the age of seventeen with […]
In your December 2022 newsletter: We’re making a list so you can check it twice . . . It’s the most wonderful time of the year—and we want you to keep that feeling well into the new year, so we’ve compiled a checklist of our most popular topics to support you and your business as […]
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to sell your business or grow by merging with another? Then my upcoming series, a checklist of steps on the road to getting acquired, is my gift to you. By Michael Contento, F12 Managing Partner, M&A Strategist Now that my days as CEO and running My Blue Umbrella […]
Is being an MSP enough? Should you build your cybersecurity up to MSSP industry standards, or partner with an existing MSSP? Learn how (and when) to become an MSSP. By: Michael Contento, F12 Managing Partner, M&A Strategist I’ll be the first to admit that in the tech world, we love our acronyms. As soon as […]