by Carol Frank | Jul 12, 2026 | Business Advice, Mergers & Acquisitions
If you’ve owned your pet company for any length of time, there’s a good chance you’ve received an unexpected phone call or email from someone interested in buying your business. At first, it’s exciting. They tell you they’ve admired your...
by Erin Fenstermaker | Jul 31, 2025 | Business Advice, Exit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions
Most business owners overestimate what their company is worth. That’s not an opinion—it’s a data-backed reality. And if you’re planning to sell someday, that overconfidence can be expensive. The good news? Exit planning doesn’t just help you prepare for a sale. It’s a...
by Carol Frank | Jul 31, 2025 | Business Advice, Mergers & Acquisitions
For the first time in my 16 years advising pet industry business owners on mergers and acquisitions, I stood in front of my 2025 Global Pet Expo audience and said something I never expected to: “Now may not be the ideal time to sell your pet company.” That statement...
