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Podcast: How to Play Defense - Tax Tips and Tricks Podcast: How to Play Defense - Tax Tips and Tricks Podcast: How to Play Defense - Tax Tips and Tricks Podcast: How to Play Defense - Tax Tips and Tricks


U.S. and international tax laws for entrepreneurs and freelancers considering a move.

Podcast: Buying and Selling Restaurants: How to Make a Profit. An Interview With Mattie O'Reilly. Podcast: Buying and Selling Restaurants: How to Make a Profit. An Interview With Mattie O'Reilly. Podcast: Buying and Selling Restaurants: How to Make a Profit. An Interview With Mattie O'Reilly. Podcast: Buying and Selling Restaurants: How to Make a Profit. An Interview With Mattie O'Reilly.


The sales process, from deciding which restaurant to buy and how to negotiate, through running a successful establishment, and finally...

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The sales process, from deciding to sell through to post-sale integration, of a family business and the impact it has on family...

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Whether buying, selling or growing, you are going to deal with capital. Rand Fishkin explains what venture capital did for him, how it...

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Brian Forcier talks about the ways in which you can save on capital gains through investment. With the opportunity zone investments that...

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Jill Nelson explains the employee-centric culture that allowed her to grow Ruby Receptionists to a BHAG and $38 million PE recap exit....

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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;...

Podcast: Figuring Out Your Cash Flow, an Interview with Ken Sanginario Podcast: Figuring Out Your Cash Flow, an Interview with Ken Sanginario Podcast: Figuring Out Your Cash Flow, an Interview with Ken Sanginario Podcast: Figuring Out Your Cash Flow, an Interview with Ken Sanginario


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...

Podcast: Have Business Partners? Understand Buy-Sell Agreements Podcast: Have Business Partners? Understand Buy-Sell Agreements Podcast: Have Business Partners? Understand Buy-Sell Agreements Podcast: Have Business Partners? Understand Buy-Sell Agreements


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