by Carol Frank | Sep 6, 2018 | Business Advice, The Pet Industry
By Carol Frank and Craig Lawson Are you a thriving pet company that is considering raising growth capital or exiting your business in the next few years? If so, navigating the twisting channels of M&A can be costly and tricky if you aren’t prepared well in...
by Carol Frank | May 29, 2018 | The Pet Industry
As I continue to unlock the mystery of private equity for my readers, a few key questions come to mind. What are the advantages of selling to private equity? When selling your company, there are two types of buyers. One is a strategic buyer, or a buyer already in your...
by Carol Frank | May 29, 2018 | Business Advice, The Pet Industry
Since I last wrote about this subject in early 2012, the interest from private equity firms in pet has not waned. On the contrary, interest is as robust as ever and I have no doubt that you, as a pet company owner, get multiple calls per month from private equity...
by Carol Frank | Oct 1, 2017 | Business Advice
This is the seventh article of a seven-part series where each installment has taken a look at an innate ability of dogs and what business people can learn from our four-legged companions. This article talks about the genuine empathy of dogs. The Importance of Empathy...
by Carol Frank | Sep 17, 2017 | Business Advice
This is the sixth of a seven-part series where each installment takes a look at an innate ability of dogs and what business people can learn from our four-legged companions. This article talks about how dogs communicate with intent and integrity. Creating Alignment...
