The Truth About Tariffs

  President Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs on imports to the United States have begun to amount to serious money – ten billion here, ten billion there which has the potential to impact one of the most resilient economies in American history....

Value and Employee Compensation

  While many of Revitalization Partners’ assignments relate to helping companies with banking and financial situations including receiverships and bankruptcies, others are assignments that involve serving as senior operating managers to help companies...

Are Companies Too Optimistic?

  There have been numerous articles written over the past year about how great things are going for companies and the economy. Politicians are touting economic growth over the past couple of years that has been at historical levels. Job growth has averaged over...

Closing Your Business

  It may seem strange to read a blog about closing a business from a restructuring firm that writes repeatedly about saving businesses. But there are several reasons to close, sometimes even a reasonably successful business. What would be some of the reasons for...

Mid Market Predicts Economic Downturn

    Recently, KeyBank surveyed 400 middle market business owners and executives on their expectations surrounding a potential economic downturn and the implications for their businesses. Nearly 70% of these companies are expecting an economic downturn in the...

As Prices Slump, Will Farmers Survive?

  “After years of low crop pricing and a significant backlash from foreign buyers over the Trump administration tariffs, a key government program is showing the highest loan default rate in at least nine years. Many agricultural loans come due around...

When is a Lie a Lie?

  There has been a lot of press recently regarding people in positions of power, who have lied to advance their agenda, gain more power or take advantage of someone else to enrich themselves. The concept of lying and deception has gained a lot of attention,...

70% of M&A Deals Fail To Meet Expectations

How M&A Deals Are Like Marriages and What To Do About Failed Expectations   According to multiple studies 70% of M&A deals fail to meet expectations. Other statistics show that the divorce rate in marriages in the United States approaches 50%. But despite...