Welcome to our September 2025 Sell-Side Update! In this September 2025 Sell-Side Update, Garrett Monroe, Sell-Side Director at Calder Capital, sits down with Randall Hesselink, Partner at Helmholdt & Company, to share real-world examples of tax planning strategies that have saved sellers tens of thousands, even millions. Learn how converting from a C-Corp to an […]
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Calder Capital is excited to announce the formalization of its leadership team in promoting three team members: Garrett Monroe, Hannelore Jones, and Sam Scharich. Necessary for Calder’s present size and continued growth aspirations, Garrett, Hannelore, and Sam have been formally promoted to senior leadership positions, marking a new phase of alignment within the firm. With
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Calder Capital’s market updates pull recent data from industry-wide reports, like BizBuySell, IBBA, M&A Source, GF Data, and internal transactions. We compile insights into current market conditions, published quarterly. With 40+ annual transactions closed, we offer accurate perspectives. Our analysis informs strategic decisions, backed by data and M&A expertise. Exceptional service is our pride.
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Welcome to our August 2025 Sell-Side Update! In this August 2025 Sell-Side Update, Garrett Monroe, Sell-Side Director at Calder Capital, sits down with Ryan McCaslin, Partner at EHTC Transaction Advisory Services, to break down why a QofE is so critical for business sellers. A Quality of Earnings report goes beyond standard financial statements. It provides
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Welcome to our April 2025 Sell-Side Update! As tax season ends and strategic planning begins, many business owners are turning their attention to the future. In this April 2025 update, Calder Capital’s Sell-Side Director, Garrett Monroe, shares the top five insights shaping small business mergers and acquisitions (M&A) right now. Whether you’re preparing to sell
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Welcome to our March 2025 Sell-Side Update! In this March 2025 Sell-Side Update, Calder Capital’s Sell-Side Director, Garrett Monroe, sits down with Chicago-based advisor Shane Kissack to discuss key trends in the M&A market, what sets Calder apart in Chicago, and Shane’s personal experience as both a business owner and an M&A advisor. Shane shares
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Guest post by Jeff Dykstra, Senior Vice President, Rockefeller Global Family Office With the introduction of the Secure Act and Secure Act 2.0, Pooled Employer Retirement Plans (PEPs) are now an important and growing solution to assist small to large businesses with offering 401(k) retirement plan benefits to their employees. By adopting a PEP, businesses
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For business owners of struggling manufacturing and construction businesses, deciding how to exit a struggling business can be challenging. The two primary options are: M&A Business Sale: Selling the company as a going-concern (selling the business while it’s operating), creates an opportunity to attract interest from buyers who view the entire business as valuable vs
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Calder Capital’s market updates pull recent data from industry-wide reports, like BizBuySell, IBBA, M&A Source, GF Data, and internal transactions. We compile insights into current market conditions, published quarterly. With 40+ annual transactions closed, we offer accurate perspectives. Our analysis informs strategic decisions, backed by data and M&A expertise. Exceptional service is our pride.
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Planning to sell your business? In this video, Calder Capital’s Sell-Side Director Garrett Monroe, and Exit Planning Director Jared Friar, share actionable advice on selling a business, sell-side services, and exit planning services. They reveal how to prepare up to five years in advance by focusing on key areas like financial clarity, leadership alignment, and
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