2011 2nd Quarter (YBVC)

For many ancillary service providers to the world of M&A, the allure of private equity seems to evoke images of 1980’s corporate raidership and enormous windfalls of money. Business valuation [...]

Yes, it’s true that demand for BV professionals is returning and that hiring is on the rise. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look carefully at your own situation before you leap, however.

Business valuation is strengthening. Hiring is returning. The recession has changed the world for BV professionals, however. You would be smart to recognize how that change impacts you and your career.

If you enjoy the financial/analytical challenges of BV it can be comforting to work with a boss who generates a steady flow of engagements. Sooner or later, though, those coattails you like to [...]