It’s not traffic. It’s not crime. A recent poll indicates that addressing homelessness in Los Angeles is more important than ever. The poll taken by the United Way and reported... read more →
After a seller has found the right acquirer, both the seller and buyer sign a letter of intent or non-binding term sheet. But is the deal done? Not even close.... read more →
At the top of many proposals to support L.A.'s homeless population is to provide low-cost, specified housing for the growing number of people currently living in cars and tents throughout the... read more →
Seller valuations are very healthy right now. In the IT space, for example, many companies are selling for around 8-9x their LTM EBITDA (Earnings Before Depreciation and Amortization). But the truth... read more →
In Los Angeles, the mayor has announced a 10-year, $2-billion plan to address the city’s 44,000 homeless people. While the plan involves several key elements, homeless advocates wonder: Will those... read more →
Last week it was announced that Japanese technology company NTT Data will acquire Dell subsidiary Perot Systems. While Dell was seeking $5 billion for the IT consulting company started by... read more →
Constantly in the news in L.A. is homelessness: Both the $2 billion plan to address it, and the lawsuits pending against the city for “sweeping” encampments and confiscating possessions. One... read more →
As part of our model, Big Change Advisors donates a percentage of our profits to make a Big Change for society. Businesses can designate a percentage of their fees to go... read more →
In M&A deals, it is a common misperception that earnouts are valuable only to the acquirer. But if done right, earnouts can be win-wins for both buyers and sellers. Sellers... read more →
As Los Angeles calls for a $1.9 billion investment in programs to help the homeless, what appears to be truly helping is direct outreach. According to a recent article in... read more →