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Baby boomer business succession: the 70% problem
May 17, 2026 · Jeff Barnes
Six million boomer-owned businesses face ownership transitions by 2035. Ninety-two percent will close instead of sell. Here's why — and what changes that.
Read MoreLower middle market private equity: the alpha story
May 16, 2026 · Jonathan Bates
LMM PE outperforms large-cap by 400–500 bps annually. Here’s the structural reason — and what it means for business owners and LPs.
Read MoreVeteran business exit planning: what owners get wrong
May 15, 2026 · Jeff Barnes
Most veteran business owners leave money on the table — and risk losing their federal contract pipeline — because exit planning comes too late.
Read MoreSearch fund vs private equity: what operators choose
May 15, 2026 · Jonathan Bates
Search funds give operators 25–30% direct equity. PE gives carried interest. For veteran operators considering ETA, the difference is everything.
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