You have spent years, experienced sleepless nights and suffered the pains and celebrated the joys of owning and growing your own business. Now it may be time to realize the fruits of your labor and position your company for transition, either to sell or pass on to the next generation. Do you know what prospective purchasers or private equity investors look for when seeking companies to acquire?

When best practices are embedded in each of these five areas of your company, a potential buyer or investor is more likely to increase the enterprise value of your business. As your Growth to Exit^® advisors, we provide strategic business and legal advice in these areas to prepare your company for a sale or transition.

We analyze your business model and practices and then engage with you to develop a strategy and implementation plan that clearly defines the goals, expected outcomes and execution. Shields has been the trusted voice at the table for many private clients, family offices, and middle market companies transitioning through growth and exit. We help you plan for sustainable growth and guide you through the complexities of generational issues and succession planning.