Private equity is good at taking profits and “juicing” the company. But what does that mean? It means that they will “invest” large sums of money that they expect to be paid back through the growth of your business. Initially, that may sound like a good financial strategy.

In this case, you’ll sell to your competitor. You may think that’s a great option because they already know your business. Just be prepared to become another employee (just what you opened your business to avoid becoming, we presume.)