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Shielding the Margin – Navigating Tariffs in 2026
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Shielding the Margin – Navigating Tariffs in 2026

Trade policy has become a permanent variable in business strategy. For Lower Middle Market (LMM) firms, especially those in manufacturing, distribution, or retail, sudden…

Lazarus · March 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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Lean at the Top – Leveraging the Fractional CFO

In the lower middle market, many companies find themselves in a “financial no-man’s land.” You have outgrown your bookkeeper, and your Controller is excellent…

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Small Business

The Exit Horizon – Strategic Succession Options for Business Owners

For many middle-market founders, the business is more than an asset; it is a legacy. However, by 2026, the “Silver Tsunami” of retiring Boomer…

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AI and Technology

The AI Partner – Moving from “Hype” to “EBITDA”

For the lower to middle market, the era of “experimenting” with AI is over. In 2026, AI is no longer a “tech project,” it…

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Real Estate

Precision Valuation – How to Price Apartment Assets in Today’s Market

The “easy money” era of multifamily investing has transitioned into an era of operational discipline. For LMM investors looking at 20- to 100-unit plays,…

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Finance

Beyond the Burn – Mastering Your Cash Runway in 2026

In the lower to middle market, “profit” is often a matter of accounting, but “cash” is a matter of survival. As we navigate the…

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Small Business

Succession Planning

The succession planning crisis It all started in our parents garage… Gallup research from 2024 reveals that among employer-business owners who primarily work for…

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