The HR factor: employees a key part of post-deal integration

It's not just about financials; you're also acquiring employees

  The eight biggest mistakes

Common mistakes made by buyers and sellers during a merger or acquisition

  Keen Engineering acquisition a case study in how to do it right

Cultural fit proves at least as important as financial considerations

  Cheap money: financing readily available

In a strong economy, lenders are competing to finance acquisitions

  The sell side: preparing your company to be acquired

Even if selling isn't on your radar, advance preparation has its advantages

  Mergers and acquisitions the lifeblood of mining

Vancouver a hotbed of dealmaking as companies large and small seek growth

  Buyer beware: experet research required

Due diligence inevitably turns up surprises that can make or break an acquisition

  Sweating the details: preparation is key

A host of legal issues surround the merging of any two businesses