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Considerations for Management Teams in Private Equity Buyouts

Considerations for Management Teams in Private Equity Buyouts

Selling a business to a private equity group brings opportunity but also uncertainty for the existing management team. Learn the various ways you can provide for or...

By: Chris Stavrou

How I Sold My Business
How I Sold My Business: The Personal Touch Approach

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How I Sold My Business
How I Sold My Business: The Painful Process of Negotiation

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Post Sale
Turning Over a New Leaf: Life After Selling Your Business

By: Jarrett Davidson

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6 Things to Consider for Your Post-Divestment Life

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By: Ron Nakamoto

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To Sell Your Business, Start With the End in Mind

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By: Charles Smith

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Podcast: Have Business Partners? Understand Buy-Sell Agreements

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By: Noah Rosenfarb

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Choosing a Success(ion) Team to Sell Your Business

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By: Wayne Vanwyck

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Using Representations and Warranties Insurance in Mid-Market M&A Deals

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By: Matt Heinz and Charles Fogden

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Preventing Seller’s Remorse in a Mid-Market Deal

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By: Michael Schwerdtfeger

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Timeless Value Trends for Mid-Sized Businesses

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By: Perry Campbell

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Overview of Private Equity for Entrepreneurs

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Entrepreneur Q&As

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Designed for management teams and business owners contemplating an MBO.

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Mezzanine Finance Explained

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Workbook to Maximize Business Value

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Hitting a Home Run When Exiting Your Business

Baseball and business have more in common than you'd think. Everyone wants to hit 'it' out of the park. Here's how to crush what's coming down the pipe when selling your...

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If you're a business owner, make sure you're not falling victim to this crucial mistake.

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Podcast: Business Partner Dynamics' Impact on M&A, an Interview with Corey Northcutt

In this podcast, we look at the seedy side to partner relationships. Corey Northcutt shares his experience being pushed out by his business partners and the things you...

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Sale Process
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This podcast covers the topic of intention in business: running day-to-day operations, planning for contingencies (including the eventual sale) and impementing any new...

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Sale Process
Podcast: Social Causes Can Make Strong Businesses as well as Effect Change, Interview with Erin Weed

Erin Weed turned a personal tragedy into a successful business that also promotes social change. If you've ever had questions about how community outreach will impact...

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Sale Process
Podcast: What to Focus on When Selling Your Company, an Interview with Bill Casey

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The new tax laws can be quite confusing to navigate. Here are some key pieces you should know about before you start making major decisions.

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Think About the Long-Term for Maximizing Shareholder Value

Charles Smith shares his insights on how to maximize your company's shareholder value by focusing on some key points which add more value over time. From typical...

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