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M&A for SMEs

A Transformative Journey to Business Expansion

What the Course is About

Check out for free the lesson “Strategic Planning for M&A Sucess”

Are you ready to take your business to the next level?

Whether you're looking to expand into new markets, acquire innovative technologies, or grow through strategic partnerships, M&A for SMEs: A Transformative Journey to Business Expansion is the course you need to make it happen.

I’ve designed this course to help small and medium-sized businesses

like yours unlock the power of mergers and acquisitions. Whether you’re new to M&A or looking to fine-tune your strategy, this course will give you the tools, strategies, and confidence you need to pursue successful deals and drive sustainable growth.

In this comprehensive course, you’ll learn:

  • How to develop a clear M&A strategy aligned with your business goals.

  • Effective methods for sourcing, evaluating, and selecting acquisition targets.

  • How to finance and structure deals, including creative financing options.

  • The legal and regulatory requirements essential for a successful transaction.

  • Post-merger integration strategies to ensure cultural, operational, and financial success.

  • How to measure M&A success with key performance indicators (KPIs).

  • Real-world applications of M&A strategies through case studies.

Streamlined Lessons

2.5 hours of video-guided lessons and downloads of helpful material

Money-Back Guarantee

If you don’t like the course, you will get 100% of your money back, no questions asked.

About Michael

  • Originally from Europe/Austria, I moved to North America many years ago

  • Broad background: Ph.D. Communications, MBA, Master of Science in Accounting, Elijah Watt Sells Award for CPA exam, executive education at Wharton, 5 languages

  • More than 20 years as CFO in international companies, managed finance, manufacturing, SCM, legal, HR, IT, PMO, and public relations

  • Extensive work with mergers and acquisitions

Lessons and Modules

  • Introduction

    • Introduction to M&A for SMEs

  • Laying the Foundation: Strategic Planning and M&A Process

    • Strategic Planning for M&A Success

    • The M&A Process: From Start to Finish

  • Executing the Deal: Financial, Legal, and Integration Strategies

    • Financial Considerations for SMEs in M&A

    • Cultural and Operational Integration

    • Legal and Regulatory Considerations

  • Maximizing Value and Applying M&A Strategies

    • Post-Transaction Value Creation

    • Case Studies and Real-world Applications

  • Conclusion

    • Conclusion and Final Thoughts