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Seth Faler, Former Unum Executive, Joins Oaklyn Consulting

Seth Faler served as director of corporate development and capital management for Fortune 500 insurance company. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Sept.…

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In The News

Former FourBridges Capital Advisors Managing Partner Launches Oaklyn Consulting – A Business Financial Strategy Firm

New firm helps businesses evaluate their financial position to make decisions about funding growth, managing challenges, selling the…

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Insights

Going Big at BIG Council: An Overview of the M&A Market

North Carolina’s BIG Council is known for coordinating must-attend events for regional business owners. I (Frank) took part in a…

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6 Ways to Get Your Business in Shape for the New Year

Near the close of every year, middle-market company owners should be taking stock of recent successes and making plans to enter the new…

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Features

An Interview with Start It Up Radio

Our dedication to the startup community means that we’ve listened to our faire share of pitches from early stage companies. Some have been…

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There is Capital…You Just Don’t Know How to Ask for It

When faced with hurdles in obtaining financing, some business owners throw up their hands and conclude there is no capital to access.…

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Showcasing the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Charleston, South Carolina

I (Frank) had the opportunity to take part in the annual DIG SOUTH event, participating in a panel on crowdfunding. DIG SOUTH founders…

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Most Common Problems with Family-Run Midmarket Firms and How to Correct Them

According to Family Enterprise USA, there are 5.5 million family-owned businesses in the U.S. These companies employ 63 percent of the…

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Understanding Your Company’s Worth—A Step-By-Step Guide to Business Valuations

Because business owners are not immortal, every business faces one of two fates at some point: sale or closure. And every business owner—at…

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The 12 Days of Christmas For Your Business-Complete List

With holiday hustle and bustle in high gear, many business owners are winding down—carving out time for the annual office party and…

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