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...
As the holiday season arrives, Oaklyn Consulting is 6 months old. The firm was founded on the idea that we could help more business owners considering mergers, acquisitions or fund-raising in a way that “just don’t do it” stayed on the table as an option. We are...
When faced with hurdles in obtaining financing, some business owners throw up their hands and conclude there is no capital to access. That’s not true. While investors might be more inclined to say “no” in certain economic environments, there are dollars out there. To...
I (Frank) had the opportunity to take part in the annual DIG SOUTH event, participating in a panel on crowdfunding. DIG SOUTH founders Stanfield and Sunny Gray are doing a great service, drawing attention to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Charleston, S.C., and...
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.
