M&A Insights & Strategy

Boutique by Design: Why Selectivity Sets Sellers Up for Success

Discover why The NEO Team’s boutique, selective approach to M&A helps sellers stand out and achieve better outcomes. Free business valuation included.

MatthewJuly 15, 2025

Exit Planning M&A Sellers

Why Earnouts Are Back in Style for Middle Market M&A

As market uncertainty and valuation mismatches continue to challenge M&A activity, earn-outs have reemerged as a vital tool in getting deals closed—especially in the middle market. This article explores why…

MatthewJuly 14, 2025

Exit Planning M&A

Riding the Waves: Navigating M&A in Uncertain Times with Strategy and Confidence

Wondering if now is the right time to sell your business or seek a strategic partner? Learn how smart business owners are navigating today’s market headwinds to achieve successful M&A…

MatthewJune 23, 2025

Exit Planning M&A Sellers

How to Think Like a Buyer: A Business Owner’s Guide to Selling Smart

If you're a business owner thinking about selling, one of the smartest moves you can make is learning how to think like a buyer. Why? Because understanding how buyers evaluate…

MatthewJune 16, 2025

M&A NEO Team

Welcome to The NEO Team — A New Kind of M&A Firm for Mission-Minded Business Owners

A Fresh Approach to Mergers & Acquisitions At The NEO Team, we believe that selling a business—or taking the next big step in its journey—shouldn’t feel transactional. It should feel…

MatthewApril 9, 2024

Exit Planning M&A Sellers

Preparing for What’s Next: A Guide to Business Exits and Strategic Partnerships for Mission-Minded Owners

Starting the Conversation Before the Transition If you're a mission-minded business owner, odds are you haven’t just built a company—you’ve built a calling. Your work has likely created jobs, served…

MatthewSeptember 17, 2019

Exit Planning M&A Sellers

The Most Common Mistakes Owners Make When Selling Their Business (and How to Avoid Them)

When you’ve poured your heart, time, and calling into building a business, selling it is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. At The NEO Team, we’ve walked with…

MatthewJuly 15, 2019

Exit Planning M&A Sellers

How to Know When It’s Time to Exit Your Business — Personally and Strategically

For many business owners, the idea of selling or transitioning a company can feel both exciting and overwhelming. After all, this business likely represents years—maybe decades—of your hard work, leadership,…

MatthewApril 21, 2019

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