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How a shotgun clause works, when it's useful and how to moderate your relationships to protect yourself and your assets. Michael Kaplan...

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Growing your company requires capital, right? Well, where there's a will, there's a way. Find out how to make any situation work for you to...

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Chances are you're not making tax benefits work for you or your business. Imagine getting more money for doing something you have to do...

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Multiple of EBITDA isn't always the best way to decide the value of your company. There are more strategic valuations you can do, depending...

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Troy Berg takes us through his eight acquisitions and what strategies worked best for him to grow his company 3x in three years. Plus, he...

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If you aspire to be a more charitable entrepreneur, this is a solution for you. You don't always need to give the gift of capital;...

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Ken Sanginario runs us through the eight key value drivers he uses to increase a company's valuation. He also talks frankly about cash flow...

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Deal structures are complicated, wonderful things. You really can negotiate for the terms you need to make a successful business transition...

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Stephanie Breedlove talks the actual numbers from the sale of her business so you get a real example of what's possible (and what not to...

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Growing and exiting your business require similar planning if you want to do them right. The better you grow your business, the more its...

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Great businesses can come from unusual places. Being able to capitalize on them and grow them is what will set you apart from other...

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Making your startup dream come true is hard work. Make sure to capitalize on it when you get to the negotiation table by implementing Alex...

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Learn about buy-sell agreements and why they are an integral part of exit planning.

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Tom Heller perfectly describes how long it takes to separate yourself from your business in a healthy and productive way, and what can be...

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Your reputation has a direct impact on your valuation and final sales price. How you decide to present yourself will have consequences on...

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Growth by acquisition is not a new concept, but have you thought about using it as your main growth strategy as an entrepreneur? Walker...

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Tom Deans tells us to 'follow the money' when it comes to transitioning your family business. If your kids aren't investing back in the...

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Any business can have an 'as a service' model in sales. Find your recurring revenue model and increase the valuation of your business.

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Knowing when a recession will happen is a gift not given to many. Get your business ready for massive market changes by 2030 so you can...