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The Real Reason Business Valuations Vary – and How to Secure the Highest Value

The Real Reason Business Valuations Vary – and How to Secure the Highest Value

by Brian Berglund | Sep 30, 2025 | News & Insights

“Business value is never a single figure – it’s a spectrum shaped by risk, growth, and market context.” If you’re preparing to sell, your goal is simple: get the highest price on the best terms. Yet early valuation quotes often come back far apart. That isn’t a...
Why Some Businesses Don’t Sell – And How to Avoid Their Fate

Why Some Businesses Don’t Sell – And How to Avoid Their Fate

by Brian Berglund | Sep 18, 2025 | News & Insights

“In middle-market M&A, failure isn’t random. It’s the result of identifiable – and avoidable – pitfalls.” Not every company that enters a sale process reaches the finish line. Some fail to attract serious offers, while others collapse during due...
The Main Street Lending Program: History, Looming Maturities, and the Road Ahead

The Main Street Lending Program: History, Looming Maturities, and the Road Ahead

by Brian Berglund | Jul 10, 2025 | News & Insights

Origins of the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) In April 2020, amid COVID-19 lockdowns and a freezing of credit markets, the U.S. Federal Reserve and Treasury launched the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) under the CARES Act. This emergency facility was created...

Harney Capital Welcomes Carl Esterhuysen as Director to Provide Global Financial Expertise to Middle-Market Companies

by Brian Berglund | Mar 28, 2025 | News & Insights

Harney Capital, a boutique investment bank dedicated to providing growth and exit solutions for middle-market privately held companies, is pleased to announce that Carl Esterhuysen has joined the firm as Director.  At Harney Capital, Carl will focus on providing...
Reducing Risk Before Selling a Business

Reducing Risk Before Selling a Business

by Brian Berglund | Jan 31, 2025 | Blog, News & Insights

Reducing Risk Before Selling a Business: Key Strategies for Small and Middle-Market Companies As business consultants and investment bankers with extensive experience advising small and middle-market businesses, we understand that selling a business is a...

Harney Capital Brings on New Managing Director, Ben Gonzalez

by Brian Berglund | Oct 10, 2024 | News & Insights

35+ year industry veteran to provide advisory expertise beyond investment banking Harney Capital, an investment banking firm that provides capital and M&A solutions for private and closely held companies, is pleased to announce that Ben Gonzalez has joined the...
What is the Sell-Side M&A Process? A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling Your Business Successfully

What is the Sell-Side M&A Process? A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling Your Business Successfully

by Brian Berglund | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog

Are you considering selling your business but need help figuring out where to begin? Understanding the sell-side M&A process is essential for business owners who want to maximize their business’s value and ensure a seamless transition.  The sell-side M&A...

Harney Capital Launched to Provide Capital and M&A Solutions to the Middle Market

by Brian Berglund | Sep 2, 2024 | News, News & Insights

Investment banking firm created to provide tailored services for private and closely held businesses Harney Capital, a newly formed national boutique investment banking firm, proudly announces its launch to provide comprehensive capital and M&A solutions designed...

Maximizing Value in a 363 Sale: A Strategic Approach for Business Owners

by Brian Berglund | Aug 22, 2024 | Blog

When a business faces financial distress, the prospect of a bankruptcy sale can seem daunting. For many owners who have poured years of effort and resources into building their companies, the idea of selling through a highly structured process like a 363 sale, an...
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