there are some things you need to think through. Our guest on this

edition of “Deal Talk” shares five rules that he says could help

you make the right choice, whether you’re considering a strategic

M&A deal to grow your business or an outright sale to exit your

business altogether. James Lewis is a business consultant and

former executive at CVS Health, who worked to acquire a number of

small businesses for the company. That background combined with his

own entrepreneurial experience gives him a unique perspective with

insight that all business owners can learn from.