WHY NOLAN:
The sale of one's business is likely the single most important economic event in the lifetime of that business owner. For more than 30 years, our clients have called upon Nolan to initiate and manage the very process that allows such an event to take place.
Our clients appreciate our unique combination of Main Street Values & Wall Street Expertise. This combination allows us to work closely and comfortably with business owners while pursuing the best deal the market has to offer.
Having spent most of our lives in the Midwest, we identify with many of the values commonly associated with the people of the region. The following values are cornerstones of our engagements and can be expected when doing business with Nolan & Associates.
Honesty – Our reputation for honesty and integrity is of utmost importance to us. From day one, we are straightforward about our capabilities and what one should expect when working with us. We provide an honest assessment of each client’s business at the forefront and deliver candid advice along the way.
Confidentiality – In our business, we wouldn’t last long if we allowed our clients’ information to fall into the wrong hands. Throughout each of our engagements, we take careful measures to be sure that the information our clients share with us is only made available to the necessary parties on a need-to-know basis and with our client’s approval. This ensures that employees, customers, vendors, and competitors are only informed of the business sale process at the appropriate time.
Work Ethic – We come from backgrounds where there are no “free lunches.” We are prepared to turn every stone in search of the best outcome for each and every client engagement. Our compensation arrangement based on completed transactions keeps us focused from start to finish.
Time – A truly non-renewable resource, time is a terrible thing to waste. We take this to heart prior to and throughout each of our engagements. We are respectful of our clients’ time in that we respond promptly; we identify and confront deal-killers early on; and we keep the process on track in order to close in a timely manner.
In addition to these values, we take great pride in honoring our word. We won’t promise something we can’t deliver and we make every effort to deliver far more than what we ever promise.
Nolan has become an expert in the industry by continuously honing our skills, pursuing education, gaining experience, and maintaining ready access to the universe of marketplace buyers.
Skills – Rather than describe our knowledge of financial modeling, deal structuring, auction theory or tax codes, let us speak generally. Our professionals have the business skills to identify the value in each of our clients’ businesses. We use our financial and analytical expertise to quantify that value. Our marketing capabilities allow us to identify the most likely buyer prospects and bring them to the table. And finally, our negotiation skills help us capture maximum value for our clients throughout the sale process.
Experience - These skills were not developed overnight. Years of education, decades of experience with the business sale process, and a 30 year track record of success in this business have prepared us well. As far as sale transactions go, we have just about seen it all while successfully representing manufacturing, distribution, and service companies with revenues up to $500 million.
Buyer Access – Over the years, we have developed the relationships, contacts, and reputation necessary to access key decision makers at companies active in the marketplace. This access allows us to bring multiple buyers per engagement to the table and maximize results for our owner clients.
The sale of one's business is likely the single most important economic event in the lifetime of that business owner. For more than 30 years, our clients have called upon Nolan to initiate and manage the very process that allows such an event to take place.
Our clients appreciate our unique combination of Main Street Values & Wall Street Expertise. This combination allows us to work closely and comfortably with business owners while pursuing the best deal the market has to offer.
Main Street Values
Having spent most of our lives in the Midwest, we identify with many of the values commonly associated with the people of the region. The following values are cornerstones of our engagements and can be expected when doing business with Nolan & Associates.
Honesty – Our reputation for honesty and integrity is of utmost importance to us. From day one, we are straightforward about our capabilities and what one should expect when working with us. We provide an honest assessment of each client’s business at the forefront and deliver candid advice along the way.
Confidentiality – In our business, we wouldn’t last long if we allowed our clients’ information to fall into the wrong hands. Throughout each of our engagements, we take careful measures to be sure that the information our clients share with us is only made available to the necessary parties on a need-to-know basis and with our client’s approval. This ensures that employees, customers, vendors, and competitors are only informed of the business sale process at the appropriate time.
Work Ethic – We come from backgrounds where there are no “free lunches.” We are prepared to turn every stone in search of the best outcome for each and every client engagement. Our compensation arrangement based on completed transactions keeps us focused from start to finish.
Time – A truly non-renewable resource, time is a terrible thing to waste. We take this to heart prior to and throughout each of our engagements. We are respectful of our clients’ time in that we respond promptly; we identify and confront deal-killers early on; and we keep the process on track in order to close in a timely manner.
In addition to these values, we take great pride in honoring our word. We won’t promise something we can’t deliver and we make every effort to deliver far more than what we ever promise.
Wall Street Expertise
Nolan has become an expert in the industry by continuously honing our skills, pursuing education, gaining experience, and maintaining ready access to the universe of marketplace buyers.
Skills – Rather than describe our knowledge of financial modeling, deal structuring, auction theory or tax codes, let us speak generally. Our professionals have the business skills to identify the value in each of our clients’ businesses. We use our financial and analytical expertise to quantify that value. Our marketing capabilities allow us to identify the most likely buyer prospects and bring them to the table. And finally, our negotiation skills help us capture maximum value for our clients throughout the sale process.
Experience - These skills were not developed overnight. Years of education, decades of experience with the business sale process, and a 30 year track record of success in this business have prepared us well. As far as sale transactions go, we have just about seen it all while successfully representing manufacturing, distribution, and service companies with revenues up to $500 million.
Buyer Access – Over the years, we have developed the relationships, contacts, and reputation necessary to access key decision makers at companies active in the marketplace. This access allows us to bring multiple buyers per engagement to the table and maximize results for our owner clients.