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This is the season of charitable giving. As the holiday season approaches along with the end of the tax year, the number of donations to nonprofits will increase. This raises some questions: what steps should you take in evaluating a nonprofit? Will they use your gift effectively? What precautions should you take when giving online? How…
Read MoreThe M&A market continues to be strong in 2022, but recession headwinds could slow its momentum. Companies must consider all available data to position themselves as attractive targets since M&A opportunities are closing. “SMBs have an opportunity to take advantage of this record-setting M&A market,” says Seth Morgan, MLA Companies Founder and CEO. “At MLA,…
Read MoreM&A money invested in 2021 exceeded previous records by more than 25%. This was caused by stock market volatility and market changes which encouraged venture capital and other investment funds to look for other opportunities. As a result, M&A sales are strong but new market and operations data expectations in M&A are a challenge to…
Read MoreBusinesses can survive and thrive, even in an economic downturn. The need to react by cutting expenses and improving sales, but there are other ways to improve the bottom line during lean times – no matter the size of an enterprise. Steve Lumley, Principal at MLA Companies is an expert on strategic financial management and…
Read MoreThe effects of the pandemic are still with us even as the additional government resources are drying up. Just because your company has survived this far doesn’t mean it will into the future. You must also know your business’s strengths and weaknesses, so you can pivot your business model to realign with those new opportunities.…
Read MoreDuring supply chain issues, an intimate knowledge of how money flows through your company becomes invaluable. Knowing your choices and the impact of your decisions can mean the difference between survival and closing for good. MLA helps small to mid-sized businesses understand their cash flow. We can help you evaluate the impact of your decisions. …
Read MoreWe are living in a perfect storm for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). While consumer behavior is returning to normal coming out of the global pandemic, the onset of inflation, challenges in hiring, and lingering supply chain issues are keeping many businesses off balance. SMBs need a combination of financial resilience and strategic agility to…
Read MoreAs talk of recession intensifies, small businesses need to reevaluate their strategy for the path ahead. A good strategic plan will help you know what to watch, both inside your business and the market around you. Now is the time to consider outsourcing strategic expertise. MLA provides fractional, or outsourced expertise in finance, strategy, and…
Read MoreJust as we got past the pandemic, a recession is on the horizon. Many businesses survived that disruption but now must face a slowing economy. It’s time to revisit assumptions about the future and adapt your business strategy for recession. At MLA, we serve small and medium-sized businesses with finance, strategy, and solutions. We help…
Read MoreOwning a business can be a way to make more money than working for someone else. But this also comes with additional stress and responsibility. Making more money is not a good enough reason to own a business. This means ownership and prosperity are not automatically linked. MLA understands ownership and abundance. We can help…
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