Due Diligence
Podcast: How to Play Defense - Tax Tips and Tricks
U.S. and international tax laws for entrepreneurs and freelancers considering a move.
Choosing Between Strategic Buyers or Private Equity
Private equity and strategic buyers come with their own set of financial and ownership objectives. This will undoubtedly have a critical...
Avoiding the Biggest Deal Killer: Time
When selling a business, time is not your friend. Time is the enemy of all deals. In fact, 'time wounds all deals' is an expression that...
Exits Are Inevitable; Failure Is Not
Don't let yourself get so caught up in your business that you forget the critical step of exit planning. You've developed a successful...
The Initial Price May Not Be Real
There are a multitude of ways buyers can reduce the purchase price of a business. One of the cleverest is by using the due diligence grind...
7 Fundamentals to Due Diligence You Need to Know
Thinking of buying, selling or merging? These are 7 key pieces of advice about doing your due diligence that you need to know before making...
Where Does the Operating Partner in Private Equity Begin?
Discover the importance of an operating partner and the value they can bring.
The Benefits of Effective Due Diligence for Investors and Business Owners
There are three facets to due diligence: legal, financial and operational. You likely know all about the first two, but what do you know...
Why Would a Buyer Require an Environmental Assessment?
For bricks and mortar companies or those that offer products or services associated with chemicals or commodities, a buyer is sure to...
Neutralizing the Due Diligence Grind
Initial indications can be tactically inflated to ensure the acquirer gains access to your confidential information after which this price...
Issues to Consider Before Signing an LOI
The LOI can fall short of its expectations if you don't do serious due diligence beforehand. In fact, you likely will need professional...
Podcast: Why an Entrepreneurial Operating System Can Be a Business Changer, an Interview with Mike Paton
Every business uses an operating system these days. Does yours do what you need it to? Mike Paton shares all the benefits the right system...
What Is a Letter of Intent and Why Do You Need One?
You may know you need to secure a letter of intent before you sell your business, but do you know why it is absolutely vital to the process...
What Is a Private Equity Firm?
There are many types of potential buyers for your business. Learn what private equity firms are and how they invest in private companies.
Experience Trumps Smarts in the Sale of Your Information Technology Company
You're an intelligent, saavy business owner. You should be able to sell your own compay for the price you want on your first try, right?...
5 Essential Steps to Ensure Due Diligence in Private Company Acquisitions
Acquisitions are very involved processes and you absolutely need to do your due diligence. There is no better way to avoid unnecessary...
Podcast: Save 80% in Taxes When You Sell Your Business, an Interview with Todd Ganos
Let Todd Ganos guide you through the proper tax considerations before you sell your business. Reduce the amount you pay in taxes by 80% at...
Podcast: Preventative Valuations: How Doing a Valuation Early Impacts Your Sale Price, an Interview with John Carvalho
Why do the pros do business valuations three or more years before they're ready to sell? This Life After Business podcast showcases...
3 Tips on Avoiding Deal Fatigue in an Unsolicited Approach Scenario
Too many times deals fall apart at the last hour. This can be especially true if you are blindsided by an appealing offer when you are not...