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Enterprise Value

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Roll-ups can be difficult to execute. However, when they are done correctly, they can deliver value to a company seller twice - once when...

Selling Enterprise Software - Maybe Selling Your Company Is the Best Strategy Selling Enterprise Software - Maybe Selling Your Company Is the Best Strategy Selling Enterprise Software - Maybe Selling Your Company Is the Best Strategy Selling Enterprise Software - Maybe Selling Your Company Is the Best Strategy


Owners of B2B software companies learn new strategies to offset the disparity between sales and the quality of their technology. Scale or...

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Charles Smith outlines why it matters to visualize the end result of the sales process before you enter into it. By knowing what your exit...

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Figuring out how to work the various elements of the sales process in your favor will increase your valuation.

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Buying and selling a business is about more than just valuation. Here are other considerations that sellers weight when doing a M&A deal.

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There are four key things you can do to prevent seller's remorse when you go to exit your business. Keep these in mind as you plan your...

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All the data you wish you knew about the middle market, at your fingertips. The National Center for the Middle Market provides context and...

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The American Society of Appraisers' general requirements for developing a business valuation so you know what is involved in the valuation...

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Finding a way to get the maximum valuation possible for your business when you're ready to sell is a challenge faced by every business...

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Every deal has its own unique challenges, but just about every successful deal has three key elements in common. Find out what they are...

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Public and private companies are valued differently by the types of buyers who want to acquire them. Take some lessons from Roger Sippl of...

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Tim Vipond of Corporate Finance Institute offers a visual aide that he's created to help you better understand business valuations and how...

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Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of earnouts and how best to structure the terms in order to achieve the goals of both buyer...

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What witchcraft is this? Let us share three magic tricks to get you the valuation your company deserves.

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Recasting EBITDA removes expenses that would not be incurred by a new owner. However, business sellers get carried away with the process...

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How many times have you heard that a company sold for a big multiple? Have you ever wondered what this multiple refers to? This article...

Who Will Pay More for My Company - A Strategic or Financial Buyer? Who Will Pay More for My Company - A Strategic or Financial Buyer? Who Will Pay More for My Company - A Strategic or Financial Buyer? Who Will Pay More for My Company - A Strategic or Financial Buyer?


There are fundamentally two types of buyers, strategic and financial, and each one is different in its own way. Learn which buyer is more...

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Understanding barriers to entry and how they can positively impact your business' value is vital to staying competitive and current in the...

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Having a proper understanding of the value of your company - despite the fact that banks, shareholders and government agencies never ask...