Buy-Side Tactics—and Mistakes to Avoid

For business owners and their advisors, it’s probably not surprising that buying another company or other assets requires moving with speed and diligence. But gaining an edge—and winning—on the buy side is a bit more complicated. Effective companies tend to deploy a series of purposeful tactics and avoid common mistakes when pursuing acquisitions.

This article by William Blair & Company outlines five tactics to implement and five mistakes to avoid for any company considering an acquisition.