Resources
At Sabre Capital, our elite business acumen is unmatched. Coming soon is a collection of downloadable PDF guides covering topics such as succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, and business triage. We’ll be sharing free insights gained through decades of experience in the M&A industry.
Every founder should have a multiple in mind; that is, to most people, the market value of the business when they look to exit. Here’s what you need to know!
In a family business, the founding generation typically builds the business on relationships. Then, the second generation tries to run it on systems. The breakdown usually happens when neither generation fully respects what the other one built, and better yet, how they built it.
Building a company requires a specific brand of grit, but exiting one requires an entirely different playbook. After years of pouring your identity and resources into a business, the transition from operator to seller is often the most complex challenge a founder will face.
For the last 30 years, we’ve watched a historic migration pattern unfold with hundreds of thousands of people moving to the Carolinas and Virginia for the climate, the jobs, and the quality of life. Fast forward to 2026, and that massive wave of residents is now reaching their Golden Years.
Business transitions are rarely easy, and when they’re triggered by an unexpected event, the stakes rise even more. One recent case underscored why preparation, trusted relationships, and experienced advisory support are critical to preserving value when it matters most.
In the life of a business, changes, and transitions are distinct yet interconnected elements that impact its growth and evolution.
Sabre Capital is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with longtime marketing partner Parklife, a boutique creative services firm with offices in Charlotte and Raleigh.
Some business owners have a plan, some have none at all, and some are handed ownership of the business from the passing of a loved one. No matter the situation, it’s important to remember that succession is an outcome rather than a plan.
After more than 35 years of advising middle-market family business owners, I always come back to the question I’m most often asked: “How can I maximize the value of my company?” Here’s my advice.
Recently, I found myself thinking of some of the mistakes, often unwitting, that owners make to undermine their goals and reduce the value of their business. Here are my top five for your consideration.
