EBITDAC: The Mother of All Add-backs
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The Intellectual Capital Agrarian
No matter what your profession, no matter what your company does, no matter what your life situation may be — we all follow this fundamental and deeply rooted...
Measure of a Company’s True Intrinsic Value
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Selling Your Business: What Sale Process Is Best?
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How Targeted Should Your Sale Process Be?
With significant pros and cons to both a narrow and a broad sale process, how do you determine the right number of buyers to approach?
Business Valuation Excel Template: 10 Simple Steps to Success
Determining the value of your business is the starting point to building value. Here’s how to set up a simple valuation template in excel.
The Value of a Valuation
The best valuations cover all the basis. Are you getting the best? Find out what nuances are often overlooked in a business valuation and take steps today to a
Cash Forecast Excel Tool: In Tough Times, Cash is King
In the hopes of helping business owners through these tough circumstances, we have built a weekly cash flow tool in excel. We'll walk you through the steps and thought...
Private Equity Deal Sourcing Strategies in 2019
Here’s a look at the current landscape of deal sourcing technology, platforms and services that you can use.
Three Ways to Sell a Company
When it comes to selling a business, it certainly isn't a one-size-fits-all situation. However, careful planning and research is essential if you are to succeed in your...
Investors' Decision Making Process & Why You Should Know it Before Going to Market
The more knowledgeable you are about investors and their mindsets, the more successful you will be during an M&A event. Being able to target the right investor for your...
Podcast: What Happens if You Lose Your Biggest Client? Interview with Larry Armstrong
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How Goodwill Impacts Business Value
Never underestimate the value of goodwill. Learn how goodwill can have a positive impact on your business valuation and also on your bottom line.
Top Excuses Owners Use to Avoid Exit Planning
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Podcast: How to Play Defense - Tax Tips and Tricks
U.S. and international tax laws for entrepreneurs and freelancers considering a move.
Business Valuation: An Analysis of Risk
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Does M&A Tech Disintermediate Investment Bankers?
100%. It's a case where that perception could be altered a little bit. Take the deal marketing example you mentioned. Oftentimes the investment bankers are...
What are the current challenges concerning valuation uncertainty?
Note: This content originally appeared in T/A Economics and has been published here with permission.The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) provided insight...
What are the best methods to find buyers for a business?
I am of the opinion that in order to maximize value in the sale of a mid-market business, a widely-marketed sale process should be conducted. This means getting a...
When is the best time of year to sell a business?
There are plenty of articles answering the question: how long does it take to sell a business? The typical response is that it takes about 8 to 12 months to...
What should I look for with non-cash consideration?
Receiving consideration other than cash is not uncommon. In fact, it is very rare that vendors receive all cash for their business. Different forms of non-cash...
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