Nonprofit organizations are embedded in their communities’ cultural fabric, providing a range of needed services that elevate the quality of residents’ lives — from arts and education to health, social welfare, and conservation. Though many people view nonprofits as...
The term “due diligence” can mean different things in different situations. For a person making a personal purchase, like a used car, performing due diligence might mean researching a model’s safety ratings or getting a mechanic to do an inspection. With mergers,...
The events of recent years have underscored the critical need for businesses to be prepared for a variety of challenges. While nobody can envision every potential set of circumstances (looking at you, COVID), many business leaders consider it standard practice to...
Building a business with the goal of selling it can represent the culmination of years of hard work, including long days, tough decisions, and occasional sleepless nights. This hard work translates into a dollar value that, hopefully, makes it all worth it. The final...
When closely held businesses need capital, they generally have two options — getting a bank loan or seeking out private investors. While a loan isn’t going to be a viable solution for every liquidity need a business has, it can be significantly less expensive in the...
While nonprofits and for-profit companies are normally thought of as existing in separate worlds, their life cycles are quite similar, with comparable ongoing challenges and crossroads moments. When nonprofits reach a pivotal milestone, like the retirement of a...
How VC Investors and Founders Can Salvage a Struggling Partnership
Struggling venture capital portfolio companies create tension between investors and founders.
Our free guide explores actionable strategies for underperforming investments, and outlines how to navigate difficult trade-offs with clarity.
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Understanding Business Valuation: Considerations for Potential Buyers
Acquiring a business can drive growth, but overpaying is risky. Accurate valuation is essential, especially for first-time buyers.
Our guide covers key methods like times-revenue and scenario analysis to provide a complete view of a company's worth and potential risks.
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Four Things to Consider About a Deal Before Price
When selling a business, price isn't always the most important factor. Business sellers often look for buyers who align with their vision and the company's future potential.
This guide contains four critical factors to consider before focusing on price to get the best outcome.
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Negotiating the Best Deal: A Checklist for Business Sellers
Successfully selling a business can be challenging as the process entails careful planning, strategic thinking, and the ability to negotiate effectively to ensure the best deal possible.
Every deal is different, but you can get the best possible outcome by following these five steps.
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How Not To Be A Turkey
Closing a deal can often feel like navigating a Thanksgiving family dinner, where everyone has their own agendas and interests.
Without the right strategy, you risk making costly mistakes. So it's essential to arrive at the table well prepared, with all the skills and tools you'll need to have your greatest chance of success.
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How to Sell a Business in 5 Simple Steps
There’s nothing simple about selling a business. The road to a successful sale is often rocky, with plenty of detours and wrong turns along the way.
Every journey begins with a first step — and with that in mind, we wrote the five steps on how to sell a business.