At growth [period],
we view problems as possibilities
Since our founding over 15 years ago, growth[period] has been recognized as a leading business consultation firm because of our ability to execute, our committment to excellence, and our determination to continue to evolve as the world does. We specialize in business development, merger and acquistion support, strategy and management consulting, and executive recruiting.
At growth[period], our goal is to eliminate “impossible” from our clients’ vobularly. Whatever challenge your business is facing, the growth[period] team will work tirelessly with you to determine the best possible solution. Our extensive industry knowledge paired with our global reach enables us to identify areas of opportunity, create new connections, and impliment innovative strategies to help your business grow.
What sets us apart
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
growth[period] is committed to embracing, cultivating, and sustaining a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging. This commitment has been our priority since our founding. growth[period] is a women-owned business and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics.
Ethics and compliance
At growth[period], we have an unwavering commitment to ethical business practices and corporate compliance in all aspects of operation. Every member of our firm completes an annual ethics and compliance training seminar, which covers a wide range of topics, including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Global Anti-Bribery Standards, and conflicts of interests.
Corporate social responsibility
For us, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is not just a buzz phrase – it’s the underlying tenet and guiding principle for the entire growth[period] team. Our leadership is actively engaged in a number of charitable and community pursuits, from working with wounded and disabled veterans to feeding the homeless. We support our employees' passion to make this world a better place, offering paid time off for charity work.
Our team
growth[period] is comprised of business development experts and highly-specialized Strategic Client Advisors. For every project, we hand-select a team depending on the required area of expertise.
growth[period] wins Best Place to Work award
November 05, 22
May 2022-- growth[period] is proud to announce that we have been selected as a 2022 Best Place to Work in Greater Washington in the small business category by the Washington Business Journal. This is the sixth time that growth[period] has placed on the Best Places to Work List. Every year the Washington Business Journal honors 85 companies as the ‘Best Places to Work’ in the D.C. area. Winners received this distinction by scoring the highest among hundreds of employers that participated in an annual employee engagement survey. growth[period] ranked 5th out of 20 companies awarded in the small business category. Honorees are featured in the May 13 issue of the Washington Business Journal. Find the complete list of companies here.
Announcements and news
growth[period] named top M&A consulting firm
November 5, 2022
November, 2022 – growth[period] is proud to announce it has been named a top... Learn More
Courtney Spaeth, Lyn Sherlock, Thomas Shane featured in Washington Business Journal’s People On The Move
November 5, 2022
May 2022– growth[period] is excited to announce that CEO Courtney Spaeth, Senior Partner Lyn Sherlock, and... Learn More
growth[period] named top M&A consulting firm
November 5, 2022
November, 2022 - growth[period] is proud to announce it has been named a top middle market Mergers and Acquisitions consulting firm by Financial Services Review magazine. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) is a strategic option that enables businesses to access a wider customer base, increase market share, and diversify their products and services. Founded in 2007, growth[period], a strategic M&A transaction services provider, helps their wide range of clients make the best decisions pertaining to M&A. Founded initially as a business development services firm it was “given our depth of expertise a natural evolution to add transaction advisory services to [their] offerings”, says Courtney Spaeth, CEO, growth[period]. growth[period]’s expertise spans both the commercial and public sectors. They count among their customer list companies that range from Fortune 5 companies such as Microsoft, to Fortune 1000 strategic acquirers, like Serco Inc., to large institutional funds and banks, including Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Bank. Their expertise in M&A transactions also varies across industry verticals, spanning aerospace and defense, entertainment, tech (both hardware and software) construction, engineering, global health, and sports, entertainment and arts/culture. growth[period] executives have collectively over a century’s experience advising corporations, financial institutions, and private equity and venture capital firms on both the buy and the sell sides of their acquisitive activity. growth[period]’s services include developing industry specific investment thesis, identifying white space markets, defining and executing 100-day plans, identifying and screening prospective targets, buy and sell side due diligence and creating overall corporate M&A strategies. You can read more here: https://www.financialservicesreview.com/growth-period.
Courtney Spaeth, Lyn Sherlock, Thomas Shane featured in Washington Business Journal’s People On The Move
November 5, 2022
May 2022-- growth[period] is excited to announce that CEO Courtney Spaeth, Senior Partner Lyn Sherlock, and Senior Director Thomas Shane have been featured in Washington Business Journal's People on the Move in Washington DC. Courtney B. Spaeth is marking 15 years as the CEO and founder of growth[period], during which time she has successfully guided the company through the acquisition of Potomac Recruiting, the raising of growth capital, and the development of growth[period]’s mergers and acquisition support vertical. You can view Courtney's recognition here. Brigadier General (USAF ret.) Lyn Sherlock is celebrating 10 years as the Senior Partner for growth[period]’s Federal, Aerospace & Defense practice, during which she has overseen and actively led client accounts and delivered innovative and results-oriented solutions. You can view Lyn's recognition here. Thomas Shane is a Senior Director with growth[period] where he supports commercial and federal clients across growth[period]’s five verticals. You can view his recognition here. growth[period] is proud to have these highly skilled achievers on the team!
Giving back
Corporate social responsibility is part of the fabric of growth[period]'s business and culture. The diversity of our employees, partners, and clients has provided us with key insights into the challenges and opportunities facing communities at every level, knowledge that has led us to conclude that partnering with non-profit groups and community organizations not only is good for the less fortunate and those that help them but also is good for business. As global interconnectivity continues to grow at a rapid pace, no one can afford to sit on the sidelines, and we try hard to practice what we preach.
