Assessment of Strategic Alternatives

Go and grow and we’ll help you establish long-term value along the way.

GBQ assists business owners in evaluating various strategic alternatives available to grow their organizations, maximize long-term value, or achieve liquidity.

Valuation
Growth strategy assessment
Competitive landscape evaluation
Capital structure optimization
Debt and equity alternatives
Liquidity alternatives
ESOP feasibility assessments and alternatives
Succession planning
Transaction planning
Transaction timing

Empowering growth is only a conversation away. Let’s Connect.

Why GBQ?

Empowering growth is what we do, but our distinct personality is who we are and what makes us the place where people want to work and with whom clients want to do business.

Local Decision Making

Hands-on, collaborative approach within the local market

Bench Strength

Dedicated team with long-term experience in empowering growth

Technical Expertise

Entrepreneurial spirit with multi-national firm experience

Quality Service

Unmatched advice and strategies grounded in a fair fee

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GBQ has empowered our growth by helping us understand what we need to do to become firmly in the black.

Merry Korn

CEO, Pearl Interactive Network

When we sit and talk together, we can understand all of the content of the task on hand. That demonstrates a great partnership.

Hassan Saadat

Senior Vice President, Jefferson Industries Corporation

My favorite thing about working with GBQ is that they have been able to help me grow as an individual. They really get involved and understand your business.

Billy Vickers

President & CEO, Modular Assembly Innovations

GBQ has grown to what is a major player in the central Ohio market. People respect them and feel that they can provide great services.

Chuck Gehring

President & CEO, LifeCare Alliance

GBQ is not afraid to push us into directions that are outside traditional credit union space. Their level of expertise is comforting.

Dan Sutton

President/CEO, Kemba Credit Union

GBQ has empowered my growth by getting involved in the startup community and making sure we are taking the right steps.

Gary Ross

Founder & CEO, Med-Compliance IQ

We had been using one of the Big Four and ended up going with GBQ. They understand our business, have a great team, and give us great advice.

Jim Holloway

CEO & Treasurer, Contract Lumber

What we love most about GBQ is their ability to listen to our concerns and not give us a box to fit into. There is no ceiling, no limitations.

Jim Smith

CEO, Elford

GBQ has our vested interest at heart as they serve us; that’s a differentiator. They understand our business and are invested in our success.

Mark Solomon

President & CEO, Primary Financial Company

GBQ has so many different areas of expertise that there is always someone I can turn to that can answer my question.

Misty Marcum

CFO, SEA Limited

I view GBQ as an extension of our management. They are engaging and responsive and are great people to work with.

Phil Ryser

Executive Vice President, Stanley Steemer

GBQ has empowered me by changing as my business and personal needs have changed. At GBQ, I know all of my needs will be met.

Angela Petro

Founder, Owner, CEO, Together & Co. and Sweet Carrot

Specialized In Your Industry

Professional Services

GBQ understands professional services firms for one simple reason: we are one.

Transportation and Logistics

We help to get you from Point A to Point B

Financial Services

Your industry is complex, but you remain committed to excellence. So do we.

Government

Bringing unique experience to a unique industry

Health Care Providers

We have the cure for the challenges your industry faces.

Manufacturing & Distribution

Together, we can develop and deliver successful outcomes.

Retail

Don’t just count every sale. Make every sale count.

Japanese Business Services

Based in Ohio, with a reach and an understanding that spans the globe.

Real Estate

You deal in transactions, and we deal in the best interests of your business.

Nonprofit

You care about the community, and so do we.

Construction

You’ve built your business. We’ve built a solid practice to help support your growth.

Software and Technology

Connecting your business to success.