Having done numerous deals, the answer is a resounding, "Yes!"

There is no faster way to grow a company, build profits and skyrocket volume than through acquisitions. But successful, smooth transactions don't always happen for buyers or sellers.

You need to figure out the "right way for you." The trial and error method works but it can be very, very costly in terms of both time and money. There's a reason we call this experience the "school of hard knocks".

Buyers complain about:

Marketers who should sell but won't even begin talking to you about it?   Putting in offers that never go anywhere wasting your time?   Missing out on deals you really would have wanted had you known the company was for sale (and maybe now dealing with a new competitor)   Finding out after you close hidden problems you missed

Sellers wonder:

When is the right time to get out?   If I tell a competitor I am thinking of selling, will they try to steal my customers or employees if we can't strike a deal?   How do I handle the "courting period" and keep it quiet?

While there is no single right way, to find the best way for your unique business, follow in the footsteps of other successful marketers and learn from someone else's experience by participating in... Meridian's The Art and Science of Buying or Selling a Petroleum Business webinar series. There's a lot more to it than meets the eye. And that's where Meridian's years of experience over hundreds of transactions can help you.

In just three on-demand 90-minute webinars, from the comfort and total privacy of your own office, at your convenience, you can gain the benefit of Meridian's wealth of knowledge, tips and techniques to make your next buy/sell transaction smoother than you ever thought it could be! Let Betsi Bixby, the leading expert on merger and acquisition facilitation, show you a proven process for avoiding the most common and costly pitfalls while maximizing the pay off from your deals.

Get the tools for successful grow/go decisions:

Session 1 - Strategy
Using Meridian's proprietary method, whether you are buying or selling, you'll concretely determine the correct buy/sell target for you

Critical Strengths Analysis - Check list for grading your company or any acquisition target on internal critical areas   Capitalizing on Market Sectors - Targeted buy/sell strategies on specific sectors   Dodging or Overcoming Threats - Identify possible threats to profitability and offensive moves you can make now

"We enjoyed the webinar and especially the sections on culture and people issues." Don B.

Session 2 - Execution
With your target(s) now fine-tuned, we'll walk you through the nuts and bolts of the buy/sell process including:

Session 3 - Integration
A truly successful transaction means smooth sailing after the close where customers stay happy and employees stay sane through your...

Integration Success Roadmap - Conquer the post-closing period with ease, without unnecessary trauma and drama, using Meridian's easy to follow checklist. Years in the making, you'll be the first to own this new tool! If you’ve ever lost customers after a purchase, you’ll want this tool that will boost your retention rates.  And sellers, if you plan to stay in the business or have children or loved employees who will stay in the business, this is for you too!