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Andy Ahern: the process of business acquisition
Acquisitions and mergers of logistics companies is the main approach that is applied when certain transportation companies aims at expanding its operations. Although putting up a new carrier branch or agent location is generally cheaper, amalgamating with a pre- existing business is much more beneficial because for one; the new branch is likely to be strategically positioned thus selecting physical site won’t be a challenge, it will have its share of loyal client hence adding up to the existing clients base and finally, its structures are in order to facilitate progression of work without necessitating buying of new machinery or hiring a bunch of more skilled workers.
However, selling of a trucking business is more of an emotional affair since the time spent putting the venture in order leaves the owner physically and passionately attached to the business. As such, it is a difficult affair that can be best achieved through the help of acquisition experts like Andy Ahern. He is the CEO of Ahern and Associates which is a trucking and transportation management consultancy firm.
For the past 22 years, he has been at the helm of his companies yet his passion for what he does can only be getting refined. Because of that, he’s got more talents to prove his worth as well as educate the masses.
Recently, he published a very powerful book that adds up to his annals of earlier works. All his books are in line with his role as a consultancy for businesses but particularly transport business.
From matters of insurance to effective management, Andy Ahern has the best advice to both his clients and beneficiaries of his books. He uses the experience garnered over the past two decades to accurately predict future logistics trend as well as educate on matters necessary for improving efficiency and profitability.
He is known to assert his authority over trucking matters because of his great experience in the field. As a matter of fact, he has helped manage more than 325 acquisitions and assisted create over 250 business plans that are unique to various circumstances. More to that, he has helped in restructuring transportation businesses increase revenue through accountability. Accountability is a virtue that is instilled to every worker when the personnel in charge of a company’s operation portray good management skills. Andy Ahern is known to advice on good management and so the best person to make every party to the business assume responsibilities for the roles entrusted to them.