Preparation

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  Pre Sale

  Lessons Learned from Negative Buyer Feedback

  Business buyers do not often reveal their hands about why they feel a business is an attractive acquisition prospect for fear of driving up the price. They do, however,...

  By: Dave Kauppi

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  Pre Sale

  Neutralizing the Due Diligence Grind

  That dollar figure, whether written on a napkin over coffee or floated in a conversation, is not a binding offer. Any potential acquirer will need to conduct a due...

  By: Paris Aden

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  Pre Sale

  Do Advisory Boards Increase Business Value?

  One of the most important elements of a great investment is getting the right people involved. The right people bring innovative ideas, create opportunities and help the...

  By: Jeffrey Kadlic

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  Maximize Value

  Intrinsic Value per Share and the Roadmap to Measurable Value Creation

  In my previous article, Value is in the Eye of the Beholder, I presented the idea that the definition of value can vary depending on the stakeholder. I stated that for...

  By: Erick Hamdan

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  Pre Sale

  Considerations for Management Teams in Private Equity Buyouts

  When one thinks of private equity buyouts, the first topic that comes to mind is rarely the consideration for the management team. However, the human element should not...

  By: Chris Stavrou

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  Pre Sale

  3 Simple Ways to Start an Exit Plan in 2021

  The new year always brings about a sense of a new beginning and planning for the future. Starting a new diet, hitting the gym or saving more money are all common New...

  By: John Carvalho | President, Divestopedia Inc.

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  Post Sale

  Turning Over a New Leaf: Life After Selling Your Business

  Entrepreneurs should consider life after selling their business long before they actually sell. It's easier to accept selling if they have prepared for it and are...

  By: Jarrett Davidson

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  Maximize Value

  Cash Forecast Excel Tool: In Tough Times, Cash is King

  Needless to say, these are challenging times for everyone across the globe. This is an unprecedented health crisis, so the safety and health of our readers are at the...

  By: John Carvalho | President, Divestopedia Inc.

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  Valuation

  Business Valuation: An Analysis of Risk

  Analyzing risk is the predominate factor in valuing a business. The appraiser must analyze every aspect of the business and quantify his/her analysis of the...

  By: George D. Abraham

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  Pre Sale

  Surprises to Watch Out for When Selling a Business

  Getting stung by one of the Dreaded Ds—Divorce, Death, Disability, or Dork partner—can be very painful. Any one of these unforeseen events can be the...

  By: Mike McCarron

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  Pre Sale

  5 Things Running Taught Me About Building a Valuable Business

  I recently ran my first half marathon. Think that has nothing to do with business? I would have agreed with you. However, what I discovered is that the process of...

  By: John Carvalho | President, Divestopedia Inc.

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  Sale Process

  There Are Lots of Buyers. That's Great, Right?

  We receive calls and emails from individuals, companies, and investors looking for lower middle market businesses almost on a daily basis. A typical kind of request...

  By: Erik Twohig