What is mergermentor.com?

Before we answer that, you need to know that this entire site, and everything on it, was created, and is maintained by Management Services & Development, Ltd., a Private Investment Banking operation that focuses on support of Mid-Market transactions.

So what is mergermentor.com?

First of all, it is a fully functional educational site created and designed specifically for business owners who want access to easily understandable business valuation, value engineering, and ownership transfer information in a private setting on the internet - it is the ideal solution for business owners who want to quietly prepare to sell their business now or in the future...at the highest possible price! mergermentor.com is perfect for busy business owners since it is a members only by subscription site with limited access to provide a self-paced educational environment.

How should mergermentor.com be used by business owners?

Imagine a web site like the New York Times, or NBC News, where there is information available in many different categories (or departments), like sports, weather, breaking news, etc. mergermentor.com is designed to provide business valuation articles, discussions and news; value enhancing strategies and tools; and insight into the merger & acquisition process. [Remember: A business is a complex "product" to sell...preparation and understanding is the key to completing a successful transaction at the highest possible price!]

Are their any unique mergermentor.com member rules?

The Member's Rules are important to the operation of the site for everyone's benefit. The site is designed for use by an individual person or company for their own direct benefit as they work "on their own business". No materials are to be distibuted or used for any other business purpose. mergermentor.com's unique security system blocks unauthorized visitors, and can instantly detect and stop 'password sharing'. Once you join mergermentor.com you are required to abide by all of the rules as found in the Member's Rules section of the site. Please refer to this section and read all of the information before joining mergermentor.com. In the end, we want all members to be polite and to have a valuable learning experience every time they visit the site.

Is mergermentor.com used for marketing products?

No. mergermentor.com is specifically designed to offer educational materials on business valuation, value enhancement, and ownership transfers. There are references provides to other sites that may be of interest which provide products and services, but there will be no such products or services marketed to members. 

Is there any special hardware equipment or software needed to use the mergermentor.com software or downloads?

mergermentor.com valuation software will run on almost any Windows based computer. (It is not yet available for use on the MAC systems.) Some of the downloadable files are in ZIP or PDF formats. To use this site feature and to have access to this valuable information and reports requires ADOBE Reader and WINZIP. (These products are not provided by this site.)

What features will I like about mergermentor.com? mergermentor.com includes:

• Performance enhancement ideas you can use
• Business and transaction checklists
• Business valuation software in XL format that is easy to use
• Personal checklists for business owners
• Short valuation topic reports to build understanding on critical value drivers 
• Succession planning topics (You do not want to wait too long to start planning!)
• Ownership transfer information from the closely-held business owners point of view
• Richard Mowrey's Bi-monthly Business Owner's Journal
• Advanced search features to easily locate topics
• Downloads of templates and special reports on active buyers and other topics  
• Book references to add to the educational value
• Updates on market transaction issues and pricing multiples
• Special news report on valuation issues and mergers
• Plus a lot more!

Will learning about valuation and ownership transfer issues prepare me to sell my business myself?

mergermentor.com is designed to enhance your understanding so you, the business owner can effectively assemble and quarterback a team to get your business sold quietly at the highest price.  In addition, the valuation software and value engineering information should permit you to act directly in your business to increase value for any future transfer.  (Only one of six business in the United States offered for sale actually are sold. These statistics are the direct result of lack of preparation, lack of proper exposure to the market place, and reliance on advisors with limited transaction experience.)

What does it cost to become a member?

mergermentor.com will provide you with software and other download files sold alone that sell for hundreds of dollars and access to information and check lists that can save you thousands of dollars. Not to mention the ability to improve your planning or to solve a problem so you can get your transaction completed in a timely manner at the best price and terms. Recieve all of the articles, critical planning information, checklists, and downloads for a one-time registration fee of just $97 plus $7.99 per month. 

Does mergermentor.com offer a guarantee?

Yes...it is simply this:  If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your membership experience, notify us by email and or telephone at 800-633-0688 and we will immediately refund your entire membership fee.

I'm interested. What do I do next?

IT IS EASY TO BECOME A MEMBER    Use our Secure online order form

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