During the holiday season, our tradition is to reflect on the year and assess how we fulfilled our purpose as a firm. Maybe you do something similar. Oaklyn Consulting’s purpose is to be a good citizen of the business communities where we operate, by handling...
Even the most optimistic of us know better than to coast in good times. Yes, there will be periods when the Dow is hitting new highs, unemployment is low and growth is happening, but none of these things can last forever. There are changes that come with growth and...
In this season of giving thanks, we’d like to extend our gratitude to the entrepreneurs and investors we’ve worked with this past year. Thank you for the strong working relationships we’ve shared and for entrusting us with the big decisions concerning you and your...
Our by-the-hour-model allows us act as a counselor, working alongside our clients to help them achieve their objectives. It seems like a little tweak, but the billing model allows us to help in many situations where traditional investment bankers cannot. Here are the...
Nelson Mullins lawyer Rhys Wilson wrote a very good article for Industry Today about how to prepare a business for sale. I liked both the content of his points and the order in which he addressed them: 1. Know your minimum sales price. If you’re considering a business...
My good friend Beezer Clarkson at Sapphire Ventures spots the best articles. This one, by a partner at JME Venture Capital, shows one way for company founders to see their businesses through investors’ eyes. I’ve summarized the article here, so the post is longer than...
