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Firm news
Mike Mairs promotes to Chief Operating Officer of MDR & AssociatesJuly 28, 2025 Michael D. Rubin and Mr. Mairs have a 40 year history attending Lake Highland High School together in the late 1980’s. Mr. Mairs has…
Selling a business
Can Remote Teams Be Held Accountable?How to run a remote or hybrid team with clear accountability, and why a buyer will pay more for a team that performs without you watching.
Selling a business
The Hidden Obstacles in Business SalesThe obstacles that derail sales after the price is agreed, from fine print and financing to remorse and rigid terms, and how to clear each one.
Buying a business
7 Essential Questions to Ask Before Buying a BusinessSeven questions to put to any seller before you buy, why each one matters, and which answers should make you slow down.
Selling a business
How to Set Remote Teams Up for SuccessThe foundations remote teams need before accountability works: the right roles, written processes, company-owned tools and clean employment records.
Buying a business
The Power of Employee Engagement: Why It Matters for Your BusinessHow a new owner keeps employees engaged after buying a business: the first months, communication, pay, recognition and growth.
Confidentiality
The Critical Role of Confidentiality in Business SalesHow to manage confidentiality on your own side of a sale: who needs to know, when to tell them, and how to keep them discreet.
Selling a business
The Essential Role of Corporate Social ResponsibilityWhat corporate social responsibility means for a private company, the four areas it covers, and how buyers look at each one during a sale.
Firm news
MDR & Associates begins new year with 10 engagementsMay 15, 2025 Michael D. Rubin comments on the current healthy pipeline at the firm. “God has really promoted our firm from a Main Street business…
Buying a business
3 Meeting Tips for Buyers and Sellers in Business TransactionsWhat to prepare, what to ask and what to avoid in the first buyer-seller meeting, the conversation that usually shapes the first offer.
Buying a business
5 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Global BusinessFive questions to answer before buying a business in another country: the market, where you will live, who runs it, culture and local advice.
Buying a business
Why Buying an Existing Business Can Be Smarter Than Starting From ScratchFour ways buying a running company beats starting one, a side-by-side comparison, and the cases where a startup still makes more sense.