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A multiple or "multiplier" is applied to a specific financial metric of a company to calculate the business' valuation or assess its reasonability. The ... Read more

Past Terms: Due Diligence, Private Equity, Business Broker

Why Mid-Market Companies are Valued Lower Than Their Public Company Peers

Why Mid-Market Companies are Valued Lower Than Their Public Company Peers

Learn how private companies are valued and why these valuations differ from the way public companies are valued. 
PODCAST - Interview with Mike Michalowicz, Author and Entrepreneur

PODCAST - Interview with Mike Michalowicz, Author and Entrepreneur

In this episode, learn about navigating the sales process from an entrepreneur who has been there more than once. 
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About ESOPs

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About ESOPs

In this webinar, James Higgins educates us on Employee Stock Option Plans and if it is an appropriate exit channel for your business. 
When Is The Best Time To Sell A Business?

When Is The Best Time To Sell A Business?

Internal and external factors are important considerations when selling a business. Here are issues you should think about when trying to time your exit. 
Growing Your Business in Preparation for a Sale

Growing Your Business in Preparation for a Sale

Follow these steps if you realize your business value is not where you want it to be. 
PODCAST - Interview with Tom D'Ovidio, Private Equity Expert

PODCAST - Interview with Tom D'Ovidio, Private Equity Expert

In the Divestopedia Podcast, host Noah Rosenfarb, CPA interviews attorneys, M&A experts, accountants, valuators, exit planners, and entrepreneurs who have sold, all with the goal of helping to educate you about the sales process. In this episode learn ab 
Stats Show - Entrepreneurs: Great Wealth Builders but Awful at Monetization

Stats Show - Entrepreneurs: Great Wealth Builders but Awful at Monetization

Private business owners – most of the statistics are not in your favor. How you can break out of this cycle. 
PODCAST - Interview with Dr. Judith Kolva, Preserving Life Stories for Family Businesses

PODCAST - Interview with Dr. Judith Kolva, Preserving Life Stories for Family Businesses

Learn how owners can make sure their business and family legacy is long-lasting and positive. 
PODCAST - Interview with Warland Griffith, Preparing for the Sale of Your Business

PODCAST - Interview with Warland Griffith, Preparing for the Sale of Your Business

In the Divestopedia Podcast, host Noah Rosenfarb, CPA interviews attorneys, M&A experts, accountants, valuators, exit planners, and entrepreneurs who have sold, all with the goal of helping to educate you about the sales process. In this episode, learn a 
What You Don't Want to Wish After You've Sold Your Business

What You Don't Want to Wish After You've Sold Your Business

Building wealth doesn't just mean accumulating money. Learn what you can do now to start preparing for your transition to the rest of your life. 
WEBINAR - David F. Broderick, Esq. - The Sales Process

WEBINAR - David F. Broderick, Esq. - The Sales Process

Setting your expectations - Overview and tips regarding the legal process standards associated with selling your business. 
PODCAST - Interview with Bruce C. Rosetto, Entrepreneur Turned Counselor to Entrepreneurs

PODCAST - Interview with Bruce C. Rosetto, Entrepreneur Turned Counselor to Entrepreneurs

In this Divestopedia Exit Strategy Podcast, host Noah Rosenfarb, CPA interviews Bruce C. Rosetto, Esq. an entrepreneur turned counselor to entrepreneurs. 
Key Concepts for Successful Deals

Key Concepts for Successful Deals

A high-level view of the buy-side and sell-side processes, and a framework for thinking about and planning each. 
Selling a Private Company - Preparing for the Sale

Selling a Private Company - Preparing for the Sale

It is critical that business owners prepare well before the sale of their private company in order to ensure their financial and personal goals are met. 
PODCAST - Interview with James E. Hughes Jr. on Family Wealth

PODCAST - Interview with James E. Hughes Jr. on Family Wealth

James E. Hughes, Jr. talks about family wealth preservation and transfers between generations. 
5 Things Running Taught Me About Building a Valuable Business

5 Things Running Taught Me About Building a Valuable Business

Think running and business have nothing in common? Think again. Here are five things I learned from running that can help you build a more valuable business. 
Ready to Sell Your Business? Prepare Yourself Emotionally First

Ready to Sell Your Business? Prepare Yourself Emotionally First

Selling a business is often the biggest decision in an entrepreneur's life, and it isn't easy. That's why emotional preparation is key. 
Competitive Analysis: The No.1 Way to Impress Prospective Buyers

Competitive Analysis: The No.1 Way to Impress Prospective Buyers

Want to impress prospective buyers? A competitive analysis will do just that, and may even improve your business along the way. 
Spring Clean Your Revenue First, Then Grow It

Spring Clean Your Revenue First, Then Grow It

Not all revenue is created equal. Valuable companies focus on revenue that is high margin and repeatable to maximize their value. 
Company Valuations and Why it is the Wrong Metric for Business Owners

Company Valuations and Why it is the Wrong Metric for Business Owners

Business Owners: don't limit your options - how to plan and evaluate the best option for you. 
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Catalyst

A catalyst refers to an event that has occurred in a company typically within the last twelve months that would significantly increase its valuation. The value of a ... Read more 

Sell Side

Sell side advisory services are provided by investment bankers to companies that are in a sales process. In general, these services include the preparation of the ... Read more 

Exit Channels

Exit channels refer to the various methods available to an entrepreneur who is seeking to monetize his/her investment in the company. Not all exit channels ... Read more 

Owner's Net Proceeds

The owner's net proceeds is the final cash consideration received by a seller after deducting all costs and closing date obligations. If the seller has engaged an ... Read more 

Working Capital Cycle

The working capital cycle (WCC) is the amount of time it takes to turn the net current assets and current liabilities into cash. The longer the cycle is, the longer ... Read more 
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