100 Day Plan Post-Acquisiton Resources

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August 12, 2024

by a searcher from Cornell University in Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, USA

Does anyone have any recommendations of good books or resources about the first 100-days post-acquisition and any immediate steps/checklist to consider after taking over a small business?

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Reply by an intermediary
from United States Military Academy in St. Louis, MO, USA
Thanks for the mention, ^redacted‌.

My advice Is to take post-acquisition in three steps - stability, sustainability and growth.

STABILITY - In this stage, you are watching and making sure that “the plumbing works”. Vendors are delivering supplies, orders are being fulfilled, employees are being paid, customers’ payments are landing in the right place. This is an observation phase. I wouldn’t advise making significant changes other than perhaps meeting rhythm amongst you and your leaders. This phase takes###-###-#### days. You need to see at least one monthly cycle.

SUSTAINABILITY - In this stage, you are making changes that will prepare the company for the next xx years. These could be things like facility upgrades, hiring new team members, exploring new products and meeting customers. How do we build a sustainable company that will push through the current shortcomings into the future? This stage is about casting vision for the team and putting some things in motion to achieving that vision. This step can take a year or three years. Depends on the company, the team, your leadership and the marketplace.

GROWTH - Only after you have stabilized the business and set up the company to continue to operate down the road can you focus on growth. This stage is where you pursue bigger customers or different market segments. I know this is the stage everyone wants to get to, but I just think it requires a couple very significant steps beforehand.

Throughout these stages, you must communicate to the team. Tell them about the stages and where you are currently. Share your vision and the steps that you are taking to get there. Involve them in the process. You shouldn’t (and probably can’t) do it alone.

I’m happy to help people who have acquired a business implement systems and build proper meeting rhythm. It’s what I do. If you want to learn more, set up a call with me by contacting my assistant Amy Boward at redacted Thanks!
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Reply by a professional
in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hi ^redacted‌ -- Consero Global is a resource that I would recommend if part of your 100-day plan is to professionalize the finance and accounting function of the business. If you've identified gaps during diligence and the company doesn't have the right finance/accounting talent, systems infrastructure, or processes in place, Consero offers a playbook called Finance as a Service that streamlines this in###-###-#### days and at a fraction of the cost of paying software licenses, burdened salaries, and building out the function in-house. For most smaller businesses, the entire Finance as a Service offering costs less than hiring a controller or staff accountant, but includes a full tech stack, proven processes, and a team of accountants to handle the transactional accounting and close the books moving forward. Check out https://conseroglobal.com/ and this latest e-book on M&A and how to prepare the finance function: https://###-###-#### fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/###-###-#### /Ebook_Add%20on%20acquisitions-%20Final.pdf
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