Key Green Industry Merger & Acquisition Trends for 2012

January 4, 2012
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Here are our thoughts about key trends that will impact green industry mergers and acquisitions in 2012: The political climate will contribute to some uncertainty in the marketplace, but as the economy continues to strengthen, the level of merger & acquisition activity will continue to increase. No matter which party controls the White House...

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The Year in Review – 2011

January 4, 2012
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Merger and acquisition activity within the green industry was mixed during 2011.  Although, there was a major transaction,  the larger companies in the industry were largely on the sidelines in 2011.  However, there are definite signs of life with many transactions being completed and several new private equity investments in the industry. This article...

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What Your Birth Certificate Says About Your Exit Plan

January 3, 2012
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By John Warrillow In our experience, your age has a big effect on your attitude towards your business and how you feel about one day getting out. Here’s what we have found: Business owners between 25 and 46 years old Twenty- and thirty-something business owners grew up in an age where job security did...

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How Did We Do?

January 2, 2012
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As we prepare our thoughts about key trends to watch for 2012, I thought it would be interesting to look back at what we thought would be the key trends for 2011. Here is a reprint of  our commentary on key trends for 2011 which we published  in January 2011.  All-in-all, I think our...

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Lawn Dawg Acquires Rochester’s Capital Green Lawn Care

December 28, 2011
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NASHUA, NH. Lawn Dawg Inc. announced the acquisition of Capital Green Lawn Care, Inc. Based in Rochester, New York, Capital Green offers a classic five-step lawn care fertilization program and supplemental lawn care services as well as a tree and shrub program. Capital Green Lawn Care, Inc. is owned and operated by Mark Zingaro...

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Introducing The Sellability Score

December 23, 2011
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Have you ever wondered if you could actually sell your business if you wanted to or needed to?   Find out how your business would stack up if you really tried to sell it by taking the free quiz and getting your Sellability Score. The Sellability Score is a system designed by John Warrillow, author...

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